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Radio Controlled C-130
Contributed by Joe
Grable
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Ever since I have been in R/C modeling I have always wanted to build a
unique model and I could not think of a more unique one than the C-130. It is truly a
classic. I started the project in April of 1996 by purchasing a 1:48th scale plastic model
along with a set of plans of a much smaller balsa model. To make this a real eye-catcher
and one that would really stand out I went with 1/12th scale. The first thing to do was to
get a set of working plans drawn up, which took about a month. It was a rough set but more
than enough to build from. The 1/12th scale made it easier to calculate sizes. The
construction started by building a box frame of 1/2x1/4 hard wood runners and 1/4x1/4
cross braces. Next I added formers to the box frame to get the finished shape. 
The wing center section, vertical and horizontal surfaces were
then added. All wing and tail ribs were produced with a PC program called CompuFoil
Professional. It calculated all ribs, spar location, leading and trailing edge taper and
much more. After all the framing was complete, the entire shell
was sheeted with 1/8 balsa. It was then sanded and vacuumed, then a covering
of .75 oz. fiber glass cloth was applied. After that had dried I applied several coats of
primer with sanding between coats. When the primer surface was ready the color was
applied, white first then red and then the blue. The decals were then set and then the
final clear coat was applied.
C-130 Specs:
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Couple more pictures.in front of hangar, on the ramp, Fly-by
Please e-mail comments or questions about this plane to: jgrable2@tampabay.rr.com
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