AC-130A Ghost Rider (Dave Winfield)

[nikischutt]

Hello

My entry for the Cut and fold Challenge, the AC-130A, Ghost Rider. A step up in building techniques for me, but nothing too hectic, I'm keen!

The model is in 1:48 scale and already it's big, and I've only completed the nose and tail segments. I'm running a dual build thread, here and at cutandfold.info - Index

Progress so far:



Close-up of the xenon lamp in the rear fuselage


Nose sensor package


Niki

[elliott]

Nice touch on the window glazing. Good looking model and a fascinating subject.

[MacSongLi]

Niki,

Absolutely perfect, as usual for you. I'll be following this one.

Gary

[nebeltex]

Nice looking detail on the "black crow".

[willygoat]

That's nice buddy. I'm checking this one often for when ever I build mine. I think I have Azreal. She looks smooth and down right evil!

[Inky]

Looking good. I remember when I built her, so much fun.

HINT: If you are going to do her with the landing gear down and have it sitting on a table or shelf, you will need to put a little weight in the nose. I used 6 or 8 coins (pennies), it was a little to heavy so you might just try 4 or 5.

[airdave]

Originally Posted by Inky

HINT: If you are going to do her with the landing gear down and have it sitting on a table or shelf, you will need to put a little weight in the nose. I used 6 or 8 coins (pennies), it was a little to heavy so you might just try 4 or 5.

oh EXCELLENT point!
I always forget to do this (with so many models).

Please clarify
You are suggesting about 5 pennies? (as in US cents?)
...or an equivalent weight.

How far forward did you put the weight?
The further forward, the less weight might be needed?

A standard American (or Canadian) One Cent coin is about 2.5 grams.
5 coins would equal about 12.5 grams.
(a little less than half of an Ounce)

[eagleclaw4935]

I remember seeing these monsters at Duke Field in northwest Florida.I spent some time stationed at Hurlburt,as part of the first SOW,where we had the AC-130 E's,and Spectre birds.

[Inky]

Originally Posted by airdave

Please clarify
You are suggesting about 5 pennies? (as in US cents?)
...or an equivalent weight.

Yes, that would be a U.S. penny

Originally Posted by airdave

How far forward did you put the weight?

I put them in the nose cone.

Originally Posted by airdave

A standard American (or Canadian) One Cent coin is about 2.5 grams.
5 coins would equal about 12.5 grams.
(a little less than half of an Ounce)

I would say 10.0 grams would do the trick. And like you said, "The further forward, the less weight might be needed."

[nikischutt]

Cool, thanks for the heads-up. I intend to finish off the fuselage this weekend. Hopefully I can finish off the beast in the next 2-3 weeks.

Niki