Cabine C-130 Hercules (étoile)

1/72 C-130 Hercules 'Cabin' (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD072267)

What Is It?

Enhance the look and realism of your C-130 Hercules scale model with this incredible photo-etched cabin detailing set, precisely crafted for Zvezda’s 1/72 scale kit. This comprehensive upgrade focuses on the cockpit and cabin area, adding colored instrument panels, control levers, metal flooring, seats, cargo belts, and other intricately etched brass pieces essential for realism. Transform your build from a basic assembly into a thoroughly authentic representation of the iconic Hercules, revered worldwide for its tactical airlift and multi-role capabilities. Crafted from 0.15 mm brass, this set includes two photo-etch plates (featuring colored dashboards) and a color instruction, boasting 44 unique parts. By integrating these precisely etched elements, you bring your C-130 Hercules cabin to life, impressing onlookers with a level of interior detail unattainable through plastic alone. This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your C-130 Hercules model into a masterpiece with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast.

Who Is It Intended For?

This detail set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers seeking color cockpit enhancements on a legendary transport aircraft
• Diorama creators depicting airlift scenarios or crew training operations
• Collectors wanting a show-stopping Hercules with refined cockpit and seating area
• Transport aviation enthusiasts capturing key flight deck and cabin details from a storied cargo plane

Benefits

1. Heightened Realism: Adds colored instrument panels, control levers, metal flooring, seats, and cargo belts, ensuring a near-authentic C-130 cabin interior
2. Durable Material: Brass 0.15 mm guaranteeing crisp, precise edges on every component
3. Comprehensive Set: Two photo-etch plates refining key cockpit and cabin features
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding upgrade for modelers seeking an enhanced cargo plane interior

Product Details

Kit Composition

• Two photo-etched brass plates featuring colored instrument panels, control levers, metal flooring, seats, cargo belts, and more
• Color instructions ensuring accurate part placement and assembly
• 44 finely etched pieces focusing on cockpit and cabin interior details

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• Military or humanitarian dioramas focusing on the Hercules’ cabin operations
• Aircrew training or cargo loading scenarios highlighting seat and control lever details
• Collector’s builds requiring museum-level accuracy for a legendary tactical transport plane

Historical Background

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, introduced in the mid-1950s, is celebrated globally for its exceptional versatility and durability. Designed as a capable cargo and troop transporter, the C-130 soon demonstrated its prowess across diverse missions—ranging from airborne assault and medical evacuation to aerial firefighting and disaster relief. The aircraft’s spacious cabin can be rapidly reconfigured for passengers or freight, making the Hercules a logistical powerhouse for both military and humanitarian use. Over decades of continuous service and development, its cabin layout evolved to incorporate new technologies and improved ergonomics, reinforcing its status as an indispensable airlift asset. By incorporating these color photo-etched cabin parts into your Zvezda kit, you pay tribute to the aircraft’s enduring role and the engineering innovations that keep the Hercules integral to modern airlift operations.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a rewarding cabin-building experience:

1. Remove any molded plastic detail where photo-etch components will attach (instrument panels, seat supports, etc.).
2. Carefully free brass items from the fret using fine nippers or a sharp blade.
3. Bend or shape parts in line with the color instructions for proper alignment.
4. Attach each piece with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or equivalent adhesives.
5. Prime and paint to match your chosen Hercules variant’s interior color scheme.
6. Review real cockpit and cabin references for accurate color matching and final placement.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD072267? ?

• Cabin-Centric Detail: Focuses on the Hercules’ cockpit and passenger/cargo space, replicating genuine seating, flooring, and control mechanisms
• High-Quality Craftsmanship: Produced from 0.15 mm brass for resilient, finely etched parts
• All-Inclusive Enhancement: 44 unique pieces refining the interior with colored instrument panels, seats, belts, and more
• Medium Difficulty: A substantial upgrade for modelers perfecting an iconic tactical transport’s cabin

Upgrade Your C-130 Hercules Cabin with Color & Precision!

Elevate your Aircraft cockpit and cabin build using these color photo-etched details. Order now and make your Hercules cabin stand out in your next masterpiece!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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