C-130 question

[Firebird]

There are a few that I can think of but the specific one that I came across yesterday is this:-

The Cannon AFB 73rd SOS C-130s that somebody did before (MC-130W Combat Spears) seem to have all been converted to AC-130W Stinger IIs.

My question is that now that they are gunships do they need the guns painted on, that Graham did for the AC-130Hs or does this version not have them?

Anybody Herk fan, or anybody else, know the answer?

[clickclickdoh]

The AC-130W has a single port facing GAU-23 just aft of the crew entry door.

[Firebird]

So that would be a yes then. Ta.

I will have to hope that somebody updates the schemes then or leave them as the MC-130Ws.

[swp53]

Hi Steve,
Why not ask Ray Parker if he will update the schemes he often looks for something new to paint.
Steve

[Firebird]

Its an idea, Steve.

If had an an ounce of intelligence on how to use a graphics program I would try to lift the gun part off of one of Grahams paints and transpose it myself. Then again there may even be a paintkit that Graham did for the Gunships. Who knows.
I admire people that can create wonderful things with these packages.

[f4nutter]

seen your post Steve, is this something like your after ?

[Firebird]

Yeah, that's the sort of thing. If that is where the gun is, then that is correct.

I happened onto the info a few days ago when looking for something else. I found that all 12 MC-130Ws were converted to the AC-130Ws due to the cancellation of the AC-27J project. They all stayed with the same unit just the designation and name changed.

Oh yes and the damn big gun (acknowledgement to click) and Hellfires apparently.

I also saw a pic of the MC-130J with its winglets. Shame Henry isn't still around.

[f4nutter]

i'm off to RIAT for 6 days but will work on these when i get back.