Hey King Air;
I have a set of the Palmer Plans for the 131 inch C-130. It is NOT a kit. I am cutting all the wood from scratch according to plans and building from there. This model is 131 and about 95 (or so) inches long and top of tail is 38 inches off the ground. Suggested engines are 4 MVVS 49cc, with rear exhaust to make it appear like full sized. Engines are entirely enclosed in cowling. I don't know if that size will be large enough so am leaving that option open until later. I believe MVVS makes a 52, also, and all MVVS engines can be rear exhausted.
I will design my model after the Blackbird I worked on in Germany for five years. See attached picture. It will have the Fulton Recovery system on it (whiskers and rope guide cables) but that part will not be functional. I do intend to make both the ramp and door functional, retracable landing gears, etc. I have had thoughts of providing for the option of installing JATO (Jet Assisted Take Off) just as our full sized aircraft had.
Loved this airplane when I was in the 7th Special Operations Sq. Hope I answered your questions, or if not, you can reach me at [email protected].
Mark