Corgi AC-130A pics

Spectre · 04-06-2002, 11:16 AM

here you go.. I know the mat is WAY out of scale....who cares..its better then carpet

Spectre · 04-06-2002, 11:17 AM

another

Spectre · 04-06-2002, 11:20 AM

Spectre · 04-06-2002, 11:21 AM

again

Spectre · 04-06-2002, 11:21 AM

here is the last one

justin · 04-06-2002, 12:05 PM

I may buy this model, the camo pattern looks nice. I remember building an Airfix 1/72 AC130 years ago, these days those Airfix kits are considered basic and dated, but at the time it was quite the kit

My favourite Corgi C130 in my collection so far is the USCG one, a very pretty scheme.

Justin

Spectre · 04-06-2002, 02:54 PM

this is my first corgi..and I got it for obvious reasons

but after getting it...I will buy more
next will be the british C-130

justin · 04-06-2002, 03:00 PM

They've done a few nice RAF Herc's, but if you want a Corgi 1/144 model of an RAF aircraft I'd recommend either the Vulcan or Victor, both these models are beautiful models of incredible prototypes, well worth a place in any collection

I can't wait to get the polished metal B52.....

Justin

Spectre · 04-06-2002, 05:04 PM

yes I love the Vbombers...very original looking... the brits sure knew how to keep your eyes in the 60s huh

Ozz · 04-07-2002, 12:33 AM

I really love the AC130, but just like the others in this scale the blue windows stop me cold. The only one that grabbed me was the Vulcan, something about the grey green cammo that makes the blue windows OK.
Thanks for the pix Spectre!

Spectre · 04-07-2002, 01:15 PM

its odd..the blue windows do not bother me on this aircraft...like they would on lets say..a gemini or a herpa..
I have a AC-130U 1/100 wooden model with dark dark grey windows..and it just looks wrong...
the insides of all the C-130s and AC-130s that I have been in is the ugly celest green unless the crew chief uses sprey paint to paint it black ( yes I did that when I was a crew dog on the AC-130H)..so from a distance..you almost see a greenish light blue glow comming from the flight deck........
but you are right... it looks so fake. they took the time to get the cammo on this old AC-130A just right.. ( I wish they had the nose art..and the name on her...55-0040 was orion the hunter...and instead of having one 20mm vulcan cannon in the nose are like the other "Spectre" nose art..this one had twin 40MM Boffors painted with the spectre)
this plane is now at AMARC spot # CF0018..she was delivered to AMARC in 1976 ( I know of one other AC-130A to go in 1976...three others were delivered to AMARC in 1995)
damn I thught I had a picture of the nose art of this plane with the 40MMs painted... sorry

Spectre · 04-07-2002, 01:22 PM

here is a picture of "area 21" no...not like area 51...area 21 is the part of AMARC that 55-0040 is parked ...can you find her?

justin · 04-07-2002, 06:54 PM

Is Celeste Green similar to the shade known as Eau de Nile?? That Eau de Nile green is really popular in industry for things like control rooms as it is meant to have a calming effect, but to be honest most people just find it vomit inducing.

Justin

Spectre · 04-07-2002, 09:24 PM

yeah...its not as bad as the green the russians use
and over the years...the greens almost look grey in the flightdeck...from being beat'n by the sun...

its to calm you yes....but I agree... its just ugly to me

04-06-2002, 11:16 AM	#1
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04-06-2002, 11:17 AM	#2
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04-06-2002, 11:20 AM	#3
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04-06-2002, 11:21 AM	#4
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04-06-2002, 11:21 AM	#5
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04-06-2002, 12:05 PM	#6
justin Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,005	I may buy this model, the camo pattern looks nice. I remember building an Airfix 1/72 AC130 years ago, these days those Airfix kits are considered basic and dated, but at the time it was quite the kit My favourite Corgi C130 in my collection so far is the USCG one, a very pretty scheme. Justin

04-06-2002, 02:54 PM	#7
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	this is my first corgi..and I got it for obvious reasons but after getting it...I will buy more next will be the british C-130 __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-06-2002, 03:00 PM	#8
justin Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,005	They've done a few nice RAF Herc's, but if you want a Corgi 1/144 model of an RAF aircraft I'd recommend either the Vulcan or Victor, both these models are beautiful models of incredible prototypes, well worth a place in any collection I can't wait to get the polished metal B52..... Justin

04-06-2002, 05:04 PM	#9
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	yes I love the Vbombers...very original looking... the brits sure knew how to keep your eyes in the 60s huh __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-07-2002, 12:33 AM	#10
Ozz Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada (CYVR) Age: 51 Posts: 2,763	I really love the AC130, but just like the others in this scale the blue windows stop me cold. The only one that grabbed me was the Vulcan, something about the grey green cammo that makes the blue windows OK. Thanks for the pix Spectre! __________________ Ozz ORANGE IS BEAUTIFUL *GO WESTJET!!!* We need more CPAir/CDN and don't forget PWA and BA Landor!

04-07-2002, 01:15 PM	#11
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	its odd..the blue windows do not bother me on this aircraft...like they would on lets say..a gemini or a herpa.. I have a AC-130U 1/100 wooden model with dark dark grey windows..and it just looks wrong... the insides of all the C-130s and AC-130s that I have been in is the ugly celest green unless the crew chief uses sprey paint to paint it black ( yes I did that when I was a crew dog on the AC-130H)..so from a distance..you almost see a greenish light blue glow comming from the flight deck........ but you are right... it looks so fake. they took the time to get the cammo on this old AC-130A just right.. ( I wish they had the nose art..and the name on her...55-0040 was orion the hunter...and instead of having one 20mm vulcan cannon in the nose are like the other "Spectre" nose art..this one had twin 40MM Boffors painted with the spectre) this plane is now at AMARC spot # CF0018..she was delivered to AMARC in 1976 ( I know of one other AC-130A to go in 1976...three others were delivered to AMARC in 1995) damn I thught I had a picture of the nose art of this plane with the 40MMs painted... sorry __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-07-2002, 01:22 PM	#12
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	here is a picture of "area 21" no...not like area 51...area 21 is the part of AMARC that 55-0040 is parked ...can you find her? __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

04-07-2002, 06:54 PM	#13
justin Insane Collector Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,005	Is Celeste Green similar to the shade known as Eau de Nile?? That Eau de Nile green is really popular in industry for things like control rooms as it is meant to have a calming effect, but to be honest most people just find it vomit inducing. Justin

04-07-2002, 09:24 PM	#14
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	yeah...its not as bad as the green the russians use and over the years...the greens almost look grey in the flightdeck...from being beat'n by the sun... its to calm you yes....but I agree... its just ugly to me __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

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