Hughes H4 Hercules

Gordon Sørensen
Wow! That is huge! How is the kit? A models seem to have a reputation for being "challenging"....

Erwin Leetink
Challenging for it's size alone!!! I also wonder about the quality of the kit... 🙂 And the thing is 1,35m in wingspan???

Spanjaard
Where are you going to place that monster when done??

David Serrano
It has been very challenging! Some fitment issues. The detail is not accurate on the cockpit area and some detail is lacking. But when the cockpit is covered there is very little that will be visible without a flashlight. The plastic for the body and wings is not styrene while all the other parts are so superglue is required for those joints which is clearly recommended in the directions. Overall I have clearly enjoyed the challenge of this kit and will scratch build some of the finer details which are missing. As far as where I will display it, that is the real question. At this point I am thinking a card table or folding table will be necessary. I have a room dedicated to all my 1/72 aircraft so I am making certain to build it in that room. 🙂

Spanjaard
Good thinking, it may be hard to get it out if there! 🙂

Stefan Schacht
I'm curious about that 🙂

Hister Farjas
so great

gorby
I haven't really understood how big the Hercules was before. Seeing the size compared to a B-17 is remarkable.

David Serrano
Finally got the 8 motors mounted. This kit has been a real bear. Unfortunately the windows got fogged when I connected the styrene windows to the fiberglass hull with superglue. I could kick myself for not using the white glue. Any suggestions on how I may be able to correct that would be hugely appreciated, if it's even possible.