Grumman HU-16A/SA-16A Albatross USAF

1/144th Scale Model: HU-16A / SA-16A "Albatross" Air rescue USAF 
Kit: Amodel [Poland]  Modeler: Supawat  Putthitornworasit OCT'2013

                     History: First prototype of amphibia plane rose into the sky in Oct 1947,Very well of speed characteristics were ensured by 2 x10 cylinder engines R-1820-76A, With 1,425 Hp. each., After the test program,U.S.Navy has adopted new hydroplan for armament.First serial amphibia were produced by Grumman company in June 1949 in SA-16A version (Search Amphibia). In January 1956 new version SA-16B was built the larger wing-span. Hydroplanes were actively used during the Korea war and in Vietnam. After long patrolling, additional  fuselage tank and x2 suspended vessels under the wing were installed-this allowed to prolong the flight, total duration being 12-14 Hr. In Korea and in Vietnam crews of amphibia managed to save lifts of 229 pilots. In May 1961 new modification of series HU-16B with new big radar AN/ASP-88, with antenna that could be removed to the tail part and additional search equipment has arrived for armament.In total 464 aircraft were built in various modifications 

Static model kits

RC-12X Guardrail US.ARMY

1/144th Scale model : RC-12X Guardrail/ Beechcraft Super King air 300/350

Kits: Foxone:A038  Modify to RC-12  Decals: DIY  Modeler: Supawat  Putthitornworasit OCT'2013

                    The C-12 Huron is the military designation for a series of twin-engine turboprop aircraft based on the Beechcraft Super King Air and Beechcraft 1900. C-12 variants are used by the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. These aircraft are used for various duties, including embassy support, medical evacuation, as well as passenger and light cargo transport. Some aircraft are modified with surveillance systems for various missions, including the Cefly Lancer, Guardrail and  Liberty programs. The first C-12A  models entered service with the U.S. Army in 1974 and was used as a liaison and general personnel transport. The aircraft was essentially an "off-the-shelf" Super King Air series, powered by the type's standard Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 engines.
RC-12X Intelligence-gathering platform. 14 ordered, the first delivered to the US Army in January 2011

 

 

Lockheed C-130T "Fat Albert"

1/144th Scale Model: Lockheed Martin C-130T "Fat Albert" Support Blue Angle Teams.
Kit: Minicraft   Modeler: Supawat  Putthitornworasit  Oct'2013

          Since 1992, two successive C-130 aircraft named Fat Albert have served as the support aircraft for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team. Fat Albert  was a TC-130G (15189), while Fat Albert II is a      C-130T (164763 ). Although Fat Albert  supports a Navy squadron, it is operated by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) and its crew consists solely of USMC personnel. At some air shows featuring the team, Fat Albert  takes part, performing flyovers.