# 4658 382 c-41 d 74-1683, Airframe #1
# 4669 382 c-41 d 74-1686 Airframe # 2
# 4667 382 c-41 d 74-2065, Airframe #3
Hey Guys,
Check out the progress on my HTTB conversion. In my Photo Bucket Account check under HTTB album for recent photos of my Scratch Built 1/72 scale C-130 Cockpit.
I added a HUD display. Look Closely.
http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee297/crediblesport/
The HTTB Nose Radome was cut down from a C-141 Nose Radome. I am presently carving the nose out of scrap sprue and super glue.
After I get the nose radome carved out, I will line up the 3 three fuselage sections and glue them together. I added some wider stouter plastic sheet for the fuselage splice.
Then add the Horsal and dorsals fins. The Dorsals fins are just .060 plastic sheets cut to shape. I cut a 3 3/4 inch slot along the aft fuselage section in line with the Horizontal stabilizer; where the dorsal fins will attach to the aft fuselage and Horizontal Stabilizers.
I modified the Horsal Fin from my spare Airfix C-130 Rudder; then added scrap plastic and sprue to form a horsal fin. I will use this as a master to make a rubber mold and pour one out of resin.
After which I need to carve a wider cord rudder. Maybe widen and build onto the existing rudder.
Then add numerous fuselage details.
I drilled 2 holes in the fuselage and wings for better wing support.
I need to modify the wing leading and trailing edge. The leading edge has a camber to it. I plan to use some for of circle dowel of 1/2 3/4/ or 1/3 from Evergreen Plastic or Plastruct. Then I need to add about 1/8 inch or more to the trailing edge. The Ailerons and flaps are wider than on a stock c-130.
Then I need to modify the engine Nacelles and propellers and other small items.
After this Glue the whole thing together prime it and paint it Gloss black and flat black along the wing and fuselage walkways.
I plant to use either white Decal stripes for the Lockheed insignia or print them on my printer.
I Figure this should take 4 2-6 weeks to finish.
Then I will start on my YMC-130 H Credible Sport conversion. Using the lessons learned from the HTTB conversion on the Credible Sport conversion.
The other modelers work here looks Fantastic.
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Some of you are concerned because you beleive what I am requesting is in violation of copyright law.
Here is an explanation.
I have noticed that most people on the site give erroneous advice dealing with copyright law, so I will explain in some detail.
The fair use doctrine allows you to make a copy for personal use.
First, the act of copying the part item for personal use backup is legal. The fair use exception is quite narrow, but it does allow copying a part item for personal backup use.
The fair use doctrine allows you to make a copy for personal use.
The first sale doctrine gives you the right to dispose of your legal copy (i.e. the original) in any manner you see fit. This includes lending it out.
With that said can anyone assist me:
Dave Buttress of D.B. wrote me and told me he "I have found the list of the kits that went to E D models, it is on that list but as far as I know E Ds never produced it, E Ds sold some kits on over the years before they closed down and the Airwaves range was purchased by Hannants.
So can anyone tell me how to get in touch with Hannants or ED?
Please
Regards
Tim Rathbone
CEO Credible Sport Productions