It looks like the C-130 Seaplane!

[McColm]

I've got the old 1/72 Hasegawa Kawanishi H8K Emily  in the stash and if the vertical tail fin was changed, engines replaced and guns removed, it would look very similar to the Lockheed C-130 Seaplane proposal.
I might have to scale down the vertical tail fin as the one from the AC-130U might be a little too big.
There's a lot of sanding to be done, to remove those rivets.
A raid in the spares bin would improve the cockpit detailing.
As to the rear loading ramp, I'm thinking of camshell doors. Although a ramp could be fitted in the space available as this section is a completely different from the new issued kit.

[Joe C-P]

How is this one coming along?

[McColm]

How is this one coming along?

I haven't started on the build yet, I'm trying to complete a few long term projects to clear some space.