Hercules twin

Started by Beermonster58, January 20, 2025, 10:41:35 AM

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Wardukw

Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 23, 2025, 08:28:10 PM
Quote from: Gondor on January 23, 2025, 01:21:28 PMYou could always mount them YC-14 style, partly in the wing, but the upper surface.

Gondor

Beat me to it!  :thumbsup:


Quote from: McColm on January 23, 2025, 07:55:01 PMHeller 1/72 C-160 model kit

The trick would be to find one here - forget about the 'too expensive thing', the 'unobtanium thing' trumps* it...

*apologies for the terminology...  :banghead:

I did look at some 72nd airliner prices...yeah I don't think so ...anything with 4 engines was over $120 nz and twin engined wasn't a hell of alot different.
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

McColm

As to the turbofan engines, why not use the ones from the Lockheed S-3 Viking? Two secondhand kits should do the trick .

Wardukw

Quote from: McColm on January 24, 2025, 06:02:37 AMAs to the turbofan engines, why not use the ones from the Lockheed S-3 Viking? Two secondhand kits should do the trick .
Not a chance finding em here Mac ...it's like the hens teeth deal ..if ya found one it's very unlikely to find two but damn dude those might have worked..with mods of course  ;D  ;)
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

McColm

Quote from: Wardukw on January 24, 2025, 10:03:33 AM
Quote from: McColm on January 24, 2025, 06:02:37 AMAs to the turbofan engines, why not use the ones from the Lockheed S-3 Viking? Two secondhand kits should do the trick .
Not a chance finding em here Mac ...it's like the hens teeth deal ..if ya found one it's very unlikely to find two but damn dude those might have worked..with mods of course  ;D  ;)
So you don't mind if I use them on a C-130 whiff?

Wardukw

Quote from: McColm on January 24, 2025, 11:23:13 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on January 24, 2025, 10:03:33 AM
Quote from: McColm on January 24, 2025, 06:02:37 AMAs to the turbofan engines, why not use the ones from the Lockheed S-3 Viking? Two secondhand kits should do the trick .
Not a chance finding em here Mac ...it's like the hens teeth deal ..if ya found one it's very unlikely to find two but damn dude those might have worked..with mods of course  ;D  ;)
So you don't mind if I use them on a C-130 whiff?
Fexking go for it Mac  ;D
The more the merrier..im still smacking ideas around but it's looking more likely that one of my 48th A-10s is gonna loose it's engines  :wacko:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Rick Lowe

Quote from: Wardukw on January 24, 2025, 08:28:35 PMit's looking more likely that one of my 48th A-10s is gonna loose it's engines

There was an idea I saw where someone suggested cutting an A-10 behind the wing, putting a pusher turboprop engine back there with a top-mounted radiator scoop and you have a nifty light attack job.
Lose the 30mm and substitute a brace of something similar but single-barreled and go hunting. :thumbsup:

Something I still plan, as and when I can excavate my A-10... :banghead:

Beermonster58

Don't know what this "1/48" thing is about 😉😂. However, I did once consider fitting a pair of CFM - 56 hairdryers to a true scale C-130. They were donated by the Airfix ( Ex Heller) E-3 kit which had options for two engines.
The pylons were fairly short and, ground clearance looked OK but, it never came about because I ended up building the E-3 as the RAF version anyway
Hates rivet counters! Eats JMNs for breakfast!

McColm

Maybe the engines from the Mach2 Martin SeaMaster,  I have an idea for a kitbash Sea Hercules using the spare parts from the SeaMaster.

Wardukw

Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 25, 2025, 05:08:47 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on January 24, 2025, 08:28:35 PMit's looking more likely that one of my 48th A-10s is gonna loose it's engines

There was an idea I saw where someone suggested cutting an A-10 behind the wing, putting a pusher turboprop engine back there with a top-mounted radiator scoop and you have a nifty light attack job.
Lose the 30mm and substitute a brace of something similar but single-barreled and go hunting. :thumbsup:

Something I still plan, as and when I can excavate my A-10... :banghead:

I'm having a similar idea for a A-10 turbo prop ground attack aircraft but in this very strange scale called 72nd scale  :o  :o
Now if I had a 48th C-130 to play with I'd do a 48th one but woe is me on that front 😆
Quote from: Beermonster58 on January 31, 2025, 01:12:10 AMDon't know what this "1/48" thing is about 😉😂. However, I did once consider fitting a pair of CFM - 56 hairdryers to a true scale C-130. They were donated by the Airfix ( Ex Heller) E-3 kit which had options for two engines.
The pylons were fairly short and, ground clearance looked OK but, it never came about because I ended up building the E-3 as the RAF version anyway
Monster mate I do understand your frustration with this scale thingy..I to have this issue with this 72nd scale I read chaps talking about and they say it's the one true scale...so I've no idea what that's about..it's all very strange actually bud 😳 😀 😉
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Beermonster58

Quote from: Wardukw on January 31, 2025, 05:57:14 PM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 25, 2025, 05:08:47 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on January 24, 2025, 08:28:35 PMit's looking more likely that one of my 48th A-10s is gonna loose it's engines

There was an idea I saw where someone suggested cutting an A-10 behind the wing, putting a pusher turboprop engine back there with a top-mounted radiator scoop and you have a nifty light attack job.
Lose the 30mm and substitute a brace of something similar but single-barreled and go hunting. :thumbsup:

Something I still plan, as and when I can excavate my A-10... :banghead:

I'm having a similar idea for a A-10 turbo prop ground attack aircraft but in this very strange scale called 72nd scale  :o  :o
Now if I had a 48th C-130 to play with I'd do a 48th one but woe is me on that front 😆
Quote from: Beermonster58 on January 31, 2025, 01:12:10 AMDon't know what this "1/48" thing is about 😉😂. However, I did once consider fitting a pair of CFM - 56 hairdryers to a true scale C-130. They were donated by the Airfix ( Ex Heller) E-3 kit which had options for two engines.
The pylons were fairly short and, ground clearance looked OK but, it never came about because I ended up building the E-3 as the RAF version anyway
Monster mate I do understand your frustration with this scale thingy..I to have this issue with this 72nd scale I read chaps talking about and they say it's the one true scale...so I've no idea what that's about..it's all very strange actually bud 😳 😀 😉


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Hates rivet counters! Eats JMNs for breakfast!

zenrat

I've run out of storage space for my 1/72 stash.  No way I can swap it all to 1/48 without needing a bigger shed.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Wardukw

Quote from: zenrat on February 02, 2025, 03:57:37 AMI've run out of storage space for my 1/72 stash.  No way I can swap it all to 1/48 without needing a bigger shed.
Storage is a never ending issue for me and I'm really not helping myself at all  :banghead:
Admittedly it's a great problem to have tho  ;D
In your case Fred mate I've never heard of a better excuse to get a bigger shed 😉 😀
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

McColm

Maybe a pair of turboprops taken from the Revell 1/72 Airbus A400M Grizzly which is a lot cheaper than the Atlas and you get the choice of two types of propellers.
I did see a 1/72 A400M with four turbofan engines, something that was considered in preproduction but I'm thinking gunship or maritime surveillance as Revell had overengineered this kit allowing an inner and outer skin. The main landing gear will be replaced with something much simpler.

PR19_Kit

Erm, an Atlas IS an A-400M Grizzly, in RAF markings..........................
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

McColm

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 02, 2025, 11:29:10 AMErm, an Atlas IS an A-400M Grizzly, in RAF markings..........................
Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 02, 2025, 11:29:10 AMErm, an Atlas IS an A-400M Grizzly, in RAF markings..........................
There seems to be a price difference between the Grizzly and the Atlas kits 🤔