Great Wall Hobby 1012 - 1:144 USAF AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship

Great Wall Hobby L1012 – AC‑130J Ghostrider Gunship model kit

This is a newly tooled plastic model kit of the USAF AC‑130J Ghostrider gunship in 1:144 scale, released by Great Wall Hobby in 2025. It provides a detailed and accurate miniature representation of the modern gunship, ideal for collectors of modern air warfare aircraft.

• Scale: 1:144 (~12–13 cm long)
• Manufacturer: Great Wall Hobby, kit number L1012
• Skill level: intermediate

Kit contents:

• Injection-molded plastic parts for fuselage, wings, engines
• Clear parts for cockpit glazing
• No extras included – glue, paint, tools required separately

Build characteristics:

The kit features fine surface detail and accurate panel lines, though some modelers note minor weaknesses around engine nacelle shape and antenna placements for the 1:144 scale AC-130 variants :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}. Designed to depict the heavily armed AC‑130J configuration with external sensor pods and weapon stations.

Required tools and materials:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding tools
• Plastic cement
• Brushes or airbrush
• Paints matching USAF gray schemes

About the AC‑130J Ghostrider:

The AC‑130J variant is the latest version of the classic gunship platform, featuring advanced avionics, precision targeting pods, and enhanced weapons systems including 30mm cannon and precision bombs. Intended for close air support and interdiction missions, it represents the modern face of the Ghostrider family.

About Great Wall Hobby:

Great Wall Hobby is an emerging manufacturer of scale model aircraft, known for introducing new-tool kits in both 1:144 and 1:72 scales. The L1012 AC‑130J Ghostrider marks a significant entry in their catalog, expanding their coverage into modern USAF platforms.