C-130 Hercules upgrade sets
Attack Squadron starts series of 1/72 and 1/48 scale upgrade sets fot Italeri C-130 kits. See what kit problems are easily solved with our sets. Check what sets are prepared now.
Italeri 1/72 and 1/48 kit problems
Main problem with kit is an error in fuselage section located in front of the wings. C-130 modeled by Italeri is short version of Hercules. It looks that manufacturer used scale drawings of long version and just squeezed fuselage section to fit length of short version.
It results with to short engines and fuselage undercarriage sponsons. Attack Squadron has already released correct length engines and has prepared to release corrected sponsons.
C-130 Hercules sets
Available now are following sets:
- 72036 C-130 J engine nacelles for Italeri
- 72040 KC-130 J refueling pod
- 48015 C-130 J engine nacelles for Italeri
Coming soon:
- 1/48 KC-130 J refueling pod
- 1/72 and 1/48 C-130 Sponsons
Check our Arma Hobby internet shop here
Attack Squadron C-130 Engine Nacelles correction
Some castings of Attack Squadron C-130 Engine nacelles both 1/48 and 1/72 scale have a mould error they are vertically about 1mm to thin to fit smooth to kit wing part. Thanks to Steve Eggers to pointing it. It is our error missed in production control.
photo: © Steve Eggers
Customer satisfaction is our goal, so we propose following solution:
Please fill replacement parts form in our shop website, and then choose one of options listed below.
- Use putty and sandpaper to correct engine – wing fit and get 50% of engine set value in coupon code to our internet shop
- Order replacement engines sent free. Note – we are preparing completely new mold and will send replacements in 1-2 weeks.
- Send engines back to shop you bought them and get refund according to seller regulations. It depends on seller policies.
If you chosen options 1 or 2, please send us back your photo with engine set after receiving email confirming filling replacement parts form.
How about making some replacement wheels for the C-130’s the kit wheels are not even close to what they should look like. The kit wheels looks they have hubcaps on them they should have that deep dish center look to them fix that please!
Its made of wood
Corrected nacele sets are available. See photos here
Hi when will the 1/48 sponsons be available? Thanks
any chance of producing the DIRCM , IR fairings found on the rear of many USAF and RAF C130’s ?
I NEVER found these available and they’re an impossible shape to model accurately .
Also the other modern C130 lumps n bumps ?
Any news on the 1/48 KC-130J refuelling pods.
Thanks
I would love to see a mod kit to represent the old “Roman Nose” C-130A versions. Specifically, modified birds like 53-3133 call sign Ginkko 33, the Lockheed NC-130A Hercules that conducted so many severe weather penetration test flights while attached to Air Farce Cambridge Research Laboratory (AFCRL).
Any chance of producing some 1/72nd and 1/48th scale RATO bottles for the LC-130 and Fat Albert Airlines?
I agree. I’m building Israel AF 130s and almost all of them use RATO at some time.
Dear Sir,
I have recently bought Attack Squadron 1/72 C130J replacement engines nacelles correction set from a model shop in Hong Kong. How do i know whether it is an earlier casting or not beside assembling or fitting it to the model?. I have yet to start on the project.
Early engine nacelles have solid block casting. New ones have hollow, thin wall castings.
Hi, are there any plans to make 1/48 scale stretched version of the Hercules. There are stretch panels in 1/72 scale but not for 1/48 and I’d love to build a stretched RAF c.130j c4.
Thanks
Yep – same here. Looking for a strech version! RNoAF decals would be a huge plus!
I used to fly on C-130P and N models (Search and Rescue modification) and would like to see a conversion kit to be manufactured for 1/48 and 1/72 scale. Aerial refueling pods, side scanner windows, nose mounted FLIR, modified back ramp for flares.
Agree, and a nose conversion for H models WC/HC-130’s.
I have recently bought Attack Squadron 1/48 C130J replacement engines nacelles correction set. Can I tell if these are the early ones in the same way as the 1/72 scale nacelles, that is early engine nacelles have solid block casting and the new ones have hollow, thin wall castings?
Yes, old are solid casting and new have hollow casting.
Would love to see the short nacelles get some love.. including one peice detailed nacelles, props, and exhausts. Italeri parts (in 1/48 scale) are a pain to clean up.
A full detailed replacement rear ramp would be fantastic as well!
Andy
Wondering if your C-130 refueling/external fuel tanks set comes with the full complement of parts, like the long drag hose, the probe basket and the like to convert a C-130 to KC-130 in 1/48?
How about update to the 1/48 H model?
The kit says it is,but the sponsons are of the shorter E
As well as the old engine nacelles and a stretch pieces for the J(already mentioned)
Italeri’s C-130 suffers from the short engines and sponsons because it was originally issued as a DC-130A with three-bladed props. When released as a so-called C-130E/H all they did was add four-bladed props. I have your replacement parts and I must say the casting is exquisite! Well done, keep up the good work.
How about some additions for Airfix’s new C-47; various radar noses, gunships, etc?
Mick
what about a DC 130 thimble nose? in 1/72 and 1/48.
Pleas also the flaps for Italeri in 1/48
YES,YES, YES PLEASE AS SOON AS POSIBLE
Certainly – super nice with flaps in 1/48!
My Polish ancestors would be proud. 🙂 (Polish and Ukrainian)
Any plans on doing corrected nacelles for the 1/72 C-130E/H Hercules?
Already available here in Arma Hobby!
Another vote for the DC-130 ‘Pinochio’ nose, please !
any chance or flaps for the C-130 in 1/48?
Coming early 2017!
Im interested in buy a c-130H Flaps kit. Scale 1/48. For a testors model.
Thanks
Is Testors kit a different one to Italeri?
Not really, but I need the flaps kit in 1/48 scale
How bout conversion kits for MC-130J.Thanks
It is extensive project. Not sure yet. Can you help with references? Please contact by email
Great resin! A nice C-130 cockpit up-grade set would certainly be useful. There are NONE out there in resin and photo-etch is so limited, dimensionally speaking.
Cheers,
WARDOG
It would be hard to do. We need to discuss about with team.
I too would like to see the rear loading ramp get the Attack Squadron treatment. Oh, and an LC-130 Skibird conversion in both 1/72 and 1/48. Skis, fairings and main landing gear ( what I can tell from photos is that the MLG is significantly different).
Too much? Ok then, I’ll happily settle for a USN 400 gal Douglas Fuel Tank in 1/48. My Scooters need more gas!
Still loving your engines – such crisp blades. Keep up the great work.
Regards
Jarrod
VXE-6 LC-130’s sometimes taxied on the snow with skis down wheels up configuration which had the ski oleos struts extended. Could you produce these struts using pot metal ? I wish I had the inclination to photograph this unique configuration.
Have you thought about making some of the specialized antennas used on some of the EC130s? I have also recently seen the rear of the inboard fuel tanks modified with antennas on marine C130s. I like your P2V and the navy modified some of them with different antennas.
Interested in MC-130 with the Fulton recovery and the dome as well as the refueling pods, 1/48th. It will go with my HH-53C and a couple Sandy’s. Any input?
I would like to see a combat talon mc130 e nose with prongs if someone knows where I could obtain one of these in 48th scale I would be a happy bunny. thank you in advance. des
When will you be making c-130h engines and props again for 1/48 italeri models?
Do you guys carry or would you consider making a 105 mm Howitzer with implacement for the Italeri 1:48 Hercules gunship?