Scale: 1/100
Wingspan: 16"
Fuselage Length: 12"
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is one of the most preferred tactical transport aircraft for many US Government services and over 60 foreign countries. The aircraft was introduced in service in December 1956. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for paradropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Basic and specialized versions perform a diversity of roles, including airlift support, DEW Line and Arctic ice re-supply, aero-medical missions, aerial spray missions, fire-fighting duties for the US Forest Service, and natural disaster relief missions. In recent years, they have also been used to bring humanitarian relief in many countries, including Haiti, Bosnia, Somalia, and Rwanda.
The C-130H variant has updated T56-A-T5 turboprops, a redesigned outer wing, updated avionics, and other minor improvements. In July 1974, the delivery of these aircraft began [other sources state April 1975]. More than 350 C-130Hs and derivatives were ordered for active and reserve units of the U.S. services. The H-model has become the most produced of all C-130 models, with orders for 565 as of the end of 1979.
This C-130H Hercules model airplane is an authentic replica made from the finest grade of select kiln dried mahogany wood. The model is hand-carved; from the aircraft fuselage, to the sanding of the airplane’s contours. Every part is assembled precisely into place. The C-130H Hercules wooden model airplane passes through various stages; from priming and sanding before it is hand-painted to duplicate the actual colors of the original historical aircraft. Every detail of the actual airplane is also copied -- from insignias to squadron badges, nose-art, emblems and serial numbers. Finally, multiple coats of clear lacquer are applied to protect the artwork and provide an overall glossy finish.
The C-130H Hercules wooden model airplane also comes with a natural mahogany stand. Each airplane model replica of the C-130H Hercules is of excellent quality. Now you can have the C-130H Hercules wooden replica right before your very eyes at the most reasonable price.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
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