Minicraft Models USAF AC-130H User manual

'B' WING / ENGINE / TANK PARTS SPRUE
INTERIOR PARTS SPRUE
64
66
65
67
68 68
63
'C' CLEAR PARTS SPRUE
43 45
47
46 44
48
6 6 7519
18
12
13
2
10
1
13
12
17
16
15
14 7
66
8
3
11
'A FUSELAGE PARTS SPRUES
41
41
41
41
'E' PROPELLER SPRUE
21
23
25
37
31
33
26
26
27
27
28
30 30
29 29
36
20
24
22
39
32
34
35
28
30 30
27
27 26
26
'G' GUNSHIP PARTS SPRUE
72
60
57
55
55 62 64 64 56
59 52
53
61
53
48
51
49 58 50

Open panels as shown.
Drill holes as indicated on
inside of fuselage.
Left fuselage Part 2.
WHEEL WELLS
1
AC-130H ONLY
All Parts
5
8
2 1
8
¥ Cockpit area FLAT BLACK
or LIGHT GRAY
Cement
Coller
Kleben
Pegar
Incollare
Colar
Kleven
DO NOT Cement
Ne pas Coller
Nicht Kleben
No Pegar
Non Incollare
Nao Colar
Niet Kleven
Cut away
Couper
Scheiden
Cortar
Tagliere
Cortar
Snijden
Optional parts
Choix
Auswahlmoglichkeit
Eleccion
Scelta
Opaco
Keuze
Repeat operation
R peeter l' op ration
Vorgang wiederholen
Repitir la operacion
Ripetere
Repitir a opera ao
Herhalen
Symmetrical assembly Drill hole
INTERIOR ASSEMBLY
2
All Parts
¥ Interior parts LIGHT GRAY or FLAT ALUMINUM
67
66
ARMAMENT INTERIOR PARTS (AC-130H ONLY)
3
All Parts
64
56
59
62
64 52
¥ Interiors FLAT BLACK

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
4
All Parts
PLEASE NOTE
Sponson extention (Part 72), 20mm cannons (parts 55), 40mm cannon (part 57), 105mm Howitzer (part 60)
fairings (Parts 50/51/53) and sensors (Parts 48/49/50/59) are for
AC-130H version ONLY. You may choose to attach parts after final assembly to avoid breakage.
Refer to decal guide for additional information to add additional armament.
53
51
50
49
55
53 55 72
57
48
59
60
¥ Cannons FLAT BLACK
All Parts
WING / EXHAUST ASSEMBLY
5
29
29
23
21
LEFT WING
¥Exhausts BURNT METAL
Fill holes if not adding external tanks
Fill holes if not adding external tanks
NOTE - Parts are shown upside down.
29
29
22
20
RIGHT WING

All Parts
26
27
28
30
NACELLE ASSEMBLY
6NOTE - Parts are shown upside down for clarity.
All Parts
MAIN ASSEMBLY
7
47
43
44
25
24
¥ Port (Left) Navigation Light (44) CLEAR RED
¥Starboard (Right) Navigation Light (43) CLEAR GREEN
Some parts not shown for clarity
NOTE
Add 8 grams (~.25 oz.)
nose weight
in cockpit area.
BEAVER TAIL
9
EXTERNAL FUEL TANKS
8
LANDING LIGHTS
10
RIGHT Main gear door Part 4 LEFT Main gear door Part 3
45 46
32 34 35 39 37 36
33
31
NOTE - Parts are shown upside down.
All Parts
LEFT WING RIGHT WING
All Parts
17
(USCG)
18
(AC-130H / CAF)

All Parts
All Parts
All Parts
CARGO HATCH
13
NOSE LANDING GEAR
12
PROPELLERS
14
15
63
64
41
68 68 65
77
13
19 16
14
13
¥ Interior parts LIGHT GRAY or ALUMINUM
¥Hub / Blades FLAT BLACK
¥ Strut / Hubs / Interior ALUMINUM
¥ Wheels FLAT BLACK
All Parts
MAIN LANDING GEAR
11
10 11
66
6
6
12
12
43
12
12
¥ Struts / Hubs / Interiors ALUMINUM
¥Tires FLAT BLACK
RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR

USAF Gubship Gray
FS 36118
USAF Light Gray
FS 36495
PAINT & DECAL GUIDE
AC-130H 'Wicked Wanda'
1114
13
11 13
4
15
11
(12 same location on
underside of right wing)
3
15
¥ Bare metal propeller blades outboard, Black inboard sections
¥ Black propeller tips
Your Minicraft model kit contains high-quality waterslide decals. These decals adhere best to a glossy surface, so it is
recommended that you apply a clear gloss coat over your painted model.
Use a sharp scissors or knife to cut individual decals from the carrier sheet. Do not cut into the clear film surrounding the
individual decals.
It is recommended that you apply one decal at a time.
Place the decal section in warm water; when first inserted in the water your decal will curl. After approximately ten seconds, the
decal will uncurl. Remove from water and lay on paper towel. After approximately 10-20 seconds the decal will slide freely from
the backing paper. Use a small brush to help slide the decal from the backing paper and into position on the model. Carefully
blot excess water from the decal, using care not to move the decal or tear it.
If you choose to use a setting solution, apply a thin coat over the decal following the manufacturer's instruction.

PAINT & DECAL GUIDE
HC-130H, United States Coast Guard
1411
12
Wrap around
(All engines)
13
Wrap around
(All engines)
25
1817 19
Apply after fuselage
stripes 11 / 25
26
Apply after fuselage
stripes 11 / 25
20
Wrap around
underside
21
21 17
22
22
10
14 10
23
24
2
4
6
(7 underside) 7 (6 underside)
98
5
3
1
Apply fuselage stripes 11 and 25
before applying this decal
¥ Paint aircraft overall Gloss White.
¥Paint nose radome and
propeller hubs Flat Black.
16
15
¥ Bare metal propeller blades outboard, Black inboard sections.
Apply tip warning decals to front and back of blades.

PAINT & DECAL GUIDE
AC-130H
1
1
6
4
5
1
(Same location on
underside of right wing)
3
5
Wrap Red propeller warning
stripe around lower fuselage
and trim as shown. ¥ Black propeller blades
¥ Yellow propeller tips
Flat Black

USAF Gunship Gray
FS 36118
PAINT & DECAL GUIDE
AC-130H 'Gray Ghost'
1 (or 7)
1 (or 7)
4
8
9
10
1 (or 7)
(Same location on
underside of right wing)
3
8
9
Wrap Black propeller warning
stripe around lower fuselage
and trim as shown.
¥ Black propeller blades
¥ Yellow propeller tips

USAF Dark Ghost Gray
FS 36320
PAINT & DECAL GUIDE
424 Squadron, Canadian Air Force
313527
35
38
37 39
42
40
40 41
41 37
31 27
36
29
31
3433
32
30
28
27
36
¥ Bare metal propeller blades outboard, Black inboard sections.
Apply tip warning decals to front and back of blades.