Spanjaard
how big? C-130 in 1/48? very!!! 🙂

Augie
Yep, and I have 3!

Peter Jenssen
Wow!
I trust it you have a very big house! 😉

Augie
A nice flat... of which 208 kits to build..of which in 1:48, theres 3 C-130's, 2 B-29, an B-24, an B-17, a host of canbarra's oh an a B-1..hmm.. ceilings are going to groan

Spanjaard
ha ha ha, do you have enough ceilings?😉

Augie
Ha hopefully..

Augie
Well so far starting with the ramp, making it more realistic. also the optics are being reworked.

Thomas Bischoff
I'm in! I have a soft spot for big planes ... probably ou need to buy a bigger brush?

Christopher Mullins
I like to build aircraft in 1 48, was thinking about getting one of these, but what I really want is a B 52 in 1 48. I saw one in a model shop about 30 years ago, I think it was around Waco or Fort Worth Texas or so, I was in the military and cannot really remember exactly where it was, but it was huge and WOW, have wanted something like that for years. Your build is looking great.

Augie
Oh, I have brushes for this beast Thomas 🙂 long way off that however, gonna have to get the scratch build on

Thomas Bischoff
I brush painted a 1:48 B-17 in my youth which went faster than airbrushing a Catalina with a 0.2 nozzle 😉

Augie
Ha I bet 🙂 probably quicker than the scratch building too.

Christopher Mullins
A down payment of 310 Euro and it costs 775 Euro, well, sorry, I would love to but dont have that kind of Money. But I bet it would be really cool. Maybe Ill get a bonus from work, probably wouldn't be enough though.

Christopher Mullins
About the painting, I usually hand paint everything, except cars if I build one, and larger aircraft that are monotone, like the silver ones, I use Revell or Tamiya Spray cans for that. Got a FW 200 that i work on from time to time and I am hand painting that as well. Its pretty big, and my C 47. I like ot build in 1 48, better detail and not as fragile as 1 72.

Ben M
Watching this...

Greg Baker
I am too... not that I want to, but it's kinda too big to ignore. Between this and the 1/48 B-1, I'm surprised there's any room left on Scalemates at all...😉

Augie
Lol thanks guys, guess the scariest bit....is that I have 2 more AND a Bone in the stash..

Augie
Oh it gets worse, 2 B-29 a B-24 a B 17............

Christopher Mullins
I have bought 2 of those Revell B1B Lancers, had both built, one fell from the ceiling and I couldn't fix it (it fell about 2 1/2 meters) the other one got smashed in moving three times and I gave up on trying to fix it.
. I think they were like 80 Euros apiece, sad sad sad.

Christopher Mullins
I have a B 24, a b17, a HE 111, and a Betty Bomber in my stash. Think there was something else but cant remember right now, maybe my stash is too big. But then what is too big, it relative i guess.

Augie
Lol indeed 🙂

Christopher Mullins
I remember when I was in Iraq we had AC 130s flying overhead giving us some covering fire. They are pretty cool actually. Cant wait to see how yours looks when its finished. I might see about getting one too.

Augie
Cool chris 🙂 will keep thread updated

Bryn Crandell
I'm in the same boat. I have 2 1/48 C-130s, 4 1/72 C-130s, 5 1/72 C-135 different variants. And of course the classics. Monogram B-36, RB-36, B-52 and B-29. Where will I put them?

Augie
So some scratch work update.. work on tail ramp, and now creation of control booth that goes inside. Ammo racks next

Augie
so third attempt at the box... Seems I cant cut straight or parallel at the moment. Ce' la vie.

Michael Hickey
Nice going so far Augie.

Augie
thanks Michael, just found I need to sort the mini-gun mounts now, they dont actually fit so need to scratch platform for them to sit on.
First, the ammo rack and assorted ammo belts

Glenn
Me Has Five or Six 1/72 B-52's about 19 C-135's a couple of B-36's about four XB-70 (O.K. i don't know why either?) and around 17 or 18 C-130's SPACE.... The vanishing frontier.....

Augie
Lol

Donald Dickson II
It is indeed a beast. I have one as well. Different boxing. Cant wait to see how it comes out.

Holger Kranich
God bless your mess, Augie! I am glad that your desk looks the same than mine.😉

Augie
Lol the mess of builds.... Not to mention finger cuts lol

Augie
So quick update of where I am with this one.. She's big.. oh god she is.. and weight in the nose. my advice is dont skimp pile it in

Nathan Dempsey
I want to do one of these one day for sure. Looks like I'll need to clear some space...

Augie
Oh god yes, its a big girl lol

Daniel Klink
Very nice interior work Augie 👍 Big Black and Beautiful plane too

Augie
Thanks Daniel, a fair chunk is scratch built fun

Donald Dickson II
I taped mine together when I first got it to show its size. I am 5-10 and it is right up against me.

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Augie
Yeah don thats about right too

Donald Dickson II
I am liking your additions. Looking good. 🙂

Donald Dickson II
Are you actually going to brush paint this behemoth?

Augie
Hi Don, yup brush painted like all of em

Thomas Bischoff
nice cargo 👍

Augie
Thanks thomas 🙂

Ben M
Yeah the drums and especially the weathered boxes look great. This is such a vast project and the fact you're brushing it gives me hope. So far airbrushing has given me very inconsistent results.

Augie
Thanks ben, will upload some pictures of the external today

Donald Dickson II
No way would I even attempt brush painting this thing. You go girl! LOL

Nathan Dempsey
It can be done! Wooooooo!

Augie
Ohhh it can 🙂 the brush will prevail!

Augie
An so it begins.. some paint..and some work to do

Augie
Lol nice robert.

Augie
So yeah slow progress, few coats of paint.. some swearing lol

Christopher Mullins
Lookin Great, I always like brush painting best as well

Augie
Thanks guys,

@Hans. nope wings are attached. sorting the seams

Donald Dickson II
I was debating doing that when I get to mine. Having them attached will make transporting a lot more challenging.

It's looking good Augie. 🙂

Augie
83cm wide does make moving hard

Donald Dickson II
Rehab time!

Gordon Sørensen
Nice looking interior. Your brush-painting skills always impress me, Augie! Looking forward to seeing the finished result.

Ben M
What kind of brush do you use to cover large surfaces, Aggie? Do you use enamel or acrylic?

Augie
Hi Ben,

For this my brushes were

Tamiya Flat brush #5
Tamiya Flat brush #0

Paints are Humbrol, mix of new and old pots.. just dont get me started on the new pots

Ben M
I haven't used Humbrol new stuff but when I was last in the hobby 20+ years ago I loved to brush Humbrol because it levelled so well. Is the new stuff not as good? Thanks for the tips.

Augie
New stuff is very much a lottery.. half is like snot, some like water.. the other 10% is ok

Clifford Keesler
How did I miss this monster Aug's.

Michael Hickey
Coming along really nicely mate, she's big isn't she?

Augie
Welcome to the party boys 🙂 dunno how you missed it hehe

@Michael; Oh yes, she's a big girl.. an a big butt😉

Clifford Keesler
You sure do have a knack for coming up with some awesome kits. LOL.

Augie
Lol as I say my friend. Luck.. I just have the fun of trying to paint it.

Michael Hickey
That's where an air brush comes in good use, but I know you are committed to your Hairy Stick God.😢

Augie
Lol yes hairy stick or bust!

Michael Hickey
hahaha....

Augie
Hey could be worse... I have to paint the walkways !

Michael Hickey
🙂

Augie
So, the fun that is masking walkways... you get a whole new perspective when its on this size..

Michael Hickey
You got shares in Tamiya with all that tape your using😢

Augie
It gets worse, I got to do the other sides at the back so I can peel out the center and have a perfect line... I must be mad!

Michael Hickey
At least your having fun. I'm trying to connect up a couple of winches on my SLT-56 and do all the other wiring, time for a nana nap me thinks. 🤔

Augie
Just a quick update of how the stripes look going on...

Augie
Yeah aint hindsight wonderful😉

Augie
and with some pulled off. looks like it worked

Peter Hardy
Augie? Just where the hell are you going to display this behemoth? God, it must be sucking up the paint! As they say in the American movies, "You go girl"!

Augie
hehe thanks peter, I have a coffee table it will fit on.. just 🙂

Bob Hall
Next Project ! Scale Hanger !

Augie
lol, not for this beast.. I do have a Mk 3 HAS in progress for smaller

Nathan Dempsey
I have that space worry with the 1:48 B-1 in my stash. My wife's one eye twitches everytime I open up that huge box.

Bob Hall
Put some operational lights on it, string it to the ceiling and call it a a Chandelier ! LOL ! 🙂

Augie
Lol Nathan, I sympathise.. I really do.. I have one of those too plus a b-58, a b-52, b-47, 2 b-29's, b-24 ,b-17 2 more c-130 and thats before I even get down to the 3 blackbirds and yf-12 or the others.... yep mad..

Clifford Keesler
I have a B-1, B-58, 2 Canberra's a B-29 a B-52 a and a B-47 stuffed in the basement. I am trying to figure out where I will put my B-70 Valkyrie when I finish it. Up stairs in my den I have a B-17 a B-26 and 2 B-25's. I don't have any C-130's yet. LOL.

Bob Hall
SOOO ! What your saying is you live at an Airport ? Right ? LOL😉 I know that feeling,my living room looks like a used car lot !

Augie
Hehe well they are all 1:48.. I suspect cliffords may be too 🙂

Wish I did, think along the lines of Dirk Pitt if you have read any Cussler books.. cept am a girl lol

Clifford Keesler
Yes Aug's mine are all 1/48, and that list doesn't include all the 1/32 ones or the mass of 1/48 Hornets, F-4s F-15's F-16's etc. Hell I have an Air Force base. LOL.

Augie
lol yeah I have that problem, I think I could probably provide an airforce for a small country now

Clifford Keesler
I know what you mean. I have 2 closets full of "unbuilt" kits and a couple of re-builds thrown in as well. Someday I will find a 1/48 SR-71. I am going to try and kit bash a Revell 1/72 SR-71 into an A-12.

Augie
Well I will keep my eyes out for one for you 🙂 as for the bash build, do let me know I have some documents on A-12's as its why I have muliple blackbirds, wanna build one of each variant.

Clifford Keesler
Thank you. OK I will.

Clifford Keesler
The hard part will be the nose.

Donald Dickson II
On the A-12. Isnt there a kit or a conversion kit out there? I am thinking there is.

The monsters I have are the same kit as this only a slightly different boxing. Also in 1/48 I have the BONE, which is actually progressing towards the finish line and the B-58. Also the C-2A and SR-71. I have in 1/72 the B-36, 2 BUFFs, multiple C-54s, another 130, and the XB-70. A Hunter, Eagle, Viper, Sabre, Tornado and Phantom in 1/32. Those are the ones I have NOT built. I have run out of display cabinet room for the big boys. Gonna be shelves or hanging for them. LOL

But, to the actual build at hand! LOL Augie, how did you keep the width for the lines the same? 3 strips of tape and pull the center?

Augie
Yeah your quite correct, its the nose thats different.. there is a NZ company who produces a conversion kit which also covers the M-21 (Drone carrier)

As for the line, you are spot on Don, thats exactly how I did it. 🙂

Robert Norton
Hey Augie,
Robert here. First time post. This is my Covid project and I hope my marriage doesn't suffer. The slow shipping around the world gives me time to think of what else I can put into this thing. You know of anywhere I can get a correct howitzer and mount to stick into "Fat Bastard". That's his name. Fictional plane, tail number ect.

Clifford Keesler
It's going to be awesome!

Augie
Hi Robert,

The ones included in the A kit are fairly decent, they just need some detailing up to match fairly well whats inside it. What you do have to add is the fire control office, ammo racks, sensor boxes etc.

The Big howitzer your referring too, was an AC-10H weapon IIRC

Cheers

Augs

Augie
Also reminds me, I need to finish this bitch!

Slavo Hazucha
If you finish it, I have to see it!😉 👍

Augie
oh there will be pics 🙂

Christopher Mullins
Looks great, wish I had room for something like that, maybe outside in a protected case though

David Taylor
Its a whopper Augie

Augie
He's a big girl thats true.. but worth while work.

David Taylor
If it was RAF you could call it Fat Albert

Augie
Hence their nickname in the RAF being the same.. 🙂

David Taylor
exactly.

Clifford Keesler
You do that, get it done. LOL. Just yanking your chain.

Augie
🙂 thanks clifford

Clifford Keesler
Looking forward to seeing it when you do finish it.

Augie
Will be pics 🙂

Michael Hickey
Very nice Augie.👍👍👍

Augie
Thanks Michael 🙂

Christopher Mullins
what is that brown color on the fuselage?

Christopher Mullins
What is that Brown color on the Fuselage?

Augie
Hi Chris,

Its Humbrol 119

Robert Norton
Thanks for the hint on the Fire Control Office. I would have missed it. This is placed over the starb'd wheel well cover, allowing walking space between the office and the port wheel well cover,right?

Robert Norton
Now I have to fabricate the office and the Howitzer with it's emplacement, plus a Howitzer and Bofors cannon ammo racks. Oh, where did you get your 20mm GAU Vulcan feeding system?

Augie
Hi Robert,

My pics are about right from what I had managed to find online for the insides of AC-130A's.
The GAU ammo rack was scrap parts from 1:35 days. The ammo feed is 1:35 flex track cut down to width.

Robert Norton
So you started with the AC 130A model kit and built everything else from odds and ends? Marvelous. I'm trying the same thing. Quite a bit of after market products out there, but I still haven't found the howitzer available. Sorry for being slain in the ass, Augie.
Cheers from over the pond,
Robert

Robert Norton
That was sorry for being a "pain"in the ass.

Augie
Lol no worries, the Ac-130A didnt carry the howitzer until post Vietnam. So for mine which was done as 56-0490 Tho, i didnt need to make mounts.

Robert Norton
Yeah. BTY, that's a badass build you did. Just beautiful. I was at the air museum a couple of weeks ago, and it's true that there is kind of a wavie look to it, especially the black finish. Spot on depiction. Still haven't got my fuselage together. I got working lights though!

Augie
🙂 Thanks Robert, very much appriciated

Augie
So she's done.. its been an interesting mission. The shine is from the flash, she's actually dull coated

David Taylor
Nice one Augie.

Nathan Dempsey
That's a nice brushed finish on such a huge kit.

Augie
Thanks guys 🙂 its a beast but I have to admit, I'm glad I did her.. big, bad, beautiful she is

Donald Dickson II
Very nice as always!

Augie
Cheers Don 🙂

Clifford Keesler
Very impressive Augie, I like it. As usual you have outdone yourself with your flawless brush work.

Augie
Thanks Clifford 🙂 its not my best.. but she's bloody striking at that size.

Donald Dickson II
I do love when Brits cuss.😉

Augie
Lol thanks Don, tho.. I do have a reputation for making sailors blush when I get going

Clifford Keesler
I can believe that. LOL.

Augie
Lol thanks buddy

Augie
Keep looking at my other 2 C-130s... I get a feeling one might make the bench soon after the B-17..

David Taylor
What happened to the Wessex Augie.

Augie
Hi David, that on the "I'll get to it eventually" pile.. I'll do it on a holiday when I can clear bench and mind for some of the re-engineering that's needed.

David Taylor
I have a similar pile LOL.