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ACSpectre
03-28-2010, 00:00
I was lucky enough to receive a $100 gift certificate to Squadron Hobbies for my birthday. Along with some neat modelling toys, I also purchased this:

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab302/ACSpectre321/Forum%20Pictures/mmi14537.jpg

A 1/144 scale AC-130H made by Minicraft from China. I did have another AC-130 kit that I never got to build and that got lost many years ago. Looking forward to having a go at building my namesake. I will post pictures of the build here.

Now I'm just waiting on the Postman to deliver my goodies :plane:
AirborneBob
03-28-2010, 13:34
have fun...dont forget free shipping with 100 or more
ACSpectre
03-28-2010, 19:54
have fun...dont forget free shipping with 100 or more

I went a bit over my $100 gift certificate so I did get the free shipping.
The Fisher King
03-28-2010, 22:17
pictures please when it arrives!
ACSpectre
03-29-2010, 00:40
pictures please when it arrives!

Most definitely!!
ACSpectre
03-31-2010, 04:37
Package at my door this afternoon. Cool modelling tools and a great looking kit. Never built anything from Minicraft but a quick look at the kit shows some impressive detail. Looking forward to building it.

Pictures to follow as soon as I wrest the digital camera from my daughter.
razorboy
03-31-2010, 08:04
Great choice! Pics ASAP!!!
ACSpectre
03-31-2010, 23:30
The promised photos of my birthday gifts:

Some new tools.

Sprue cutting pliers - I love how well these work.
Seam Scraper and putty applicator - these look like dental tools
Adjustable clamps in assorted sizes - very handy

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab302/ACSpectre321/Diorama/S7300605.jpg

Squadron Book C-130 walkaround - tons of great detailed pics of the C-130 in all of its different iterations.

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab302/ACSpectre321/Diorama/S7300606.jpg

...and finally the kit. I'm really looking forward to building this.

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab302/ACSpectre321/Diorama/S7300608.jpg

http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab302/ACSpectre321/Diorama/S7300610.jpg
McIvan
04-01-2010, 01:39
I got a 1/48 scale Herc in a bargain bulk sale from a guy exiting the hobby....I had to sell it to defray expenses of the purchase, but boy it was a sweet model.

Possibily just a fraction large, however. Maybe just a tad. Slightly.

1/144 sounds much more sensible :)
ACSpectre
04-01-2010, 01:49
The other AC-130 kit I had was a Testor kit in 1/48. Just an awesome kit, it kills me that it was lost. I love 1/48 aircraft, it really gives you a feel for the majesty of the machine. I built a 1/48 B-17 from Monogram for an old friend of mine who was a waist gunner on one in the war. He actually participated in the raid on Ploesti. I really enjoyed building that kit. However, building a kit that big is one thing, displaying or storing the finished project is another. This is a much smaller scale but the detail of the kit looks excellent.