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    1/48 viking

    in The Display Case

    Posted

    The only US-3 decals I have seen are the ones offered in the box. Its a shame, the US-3 makes a interesting model. You have alot of decal options if your making a B. Good luck :rolleyes:

    1/48 viking

    in The Display Case

    Posted

    Aussie,

    unfortunately, thats what I thought, but the boxing is different. The US-3 boxing doesnt have a mad boom, and it also doesn't have a sonobuoy launch piece on the bottom, instead it has a delete panel. If your making a s-3b, the lack of a mad boom isnt a problem, as they are deleted. As for the sonobouys, you can leave it, or modify it yourself.

    this page might be helpful:

    http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/updatin...rvikingbs_1.htm

    hope this helps!

    1/48 viking

    in The Display Case

    Posted · Edited by mynameismatt

    thanks for the comments guys! I just finished college for the year so I have some time to work on my 1/32 tomcat. Its the first time I've kit bashed, and I actually surpised by how the tommy is turning out. That revell kit takes alot of work :-)

    1/48 viking

    in The Display Case

    Posted

    Well, Here is my viking. I was planning on making this relatively quickly, as I needed a break from my 1/32 tomcat. I bought the ESCI "COD" boxing, which actually builds a US-3A, anddoesn't offer the parts to build a S-3. I thought I'd be safe on that one. So, I thought ok, thats fine, a US-3 sounds like an interesting subject. Well the decals provided where THICK and would not lay down even with generous microsol. To make a long story short, I bought some cam decals and I built a US-3 in S-3 Markings. Ehh, Im ok with that. <_<

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    I really enjoy using MM acryl, and I futured it and then dirtied the panel lines and gear with some MM enamel WWII german brown.

    1/48 Black Box - S-3 Viking

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    It's a very nice set! I have one.. bought it before the kit itself..

    but..

    after you glued the tinted canopy, unfortunately you can see nothing through.

    So, I don't think it is really worth to buy it.

    I was worried about the tint myself, but I am lucky enough to get a lightly tinted canopy. You can see through it quite nicely. Well, I guess it's time to make a new ebay search :thumbsup:

    1/48 Black Box - S-3 Viking

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted · Edited by mynameismatt

    So I just got an ESCI S-3 off of ebay for dirt cheap. I checked the canopy and it was tinted nicely, not too dark. B) I was hoping for this, because it was a old "COD" boxing. Anywho, I really want to do the cockpit justice, as it is pretty barren and full of space, and you can see inside it quite well. How hard is it to find the BB pit? Can anyone point to it online? Or am I going to have to hunt for awhile on ebay?

    Also, I did some searching in the forums and heard that Goffy Models is coming out with a pit. Did anything become of this? Hannats has is as a future release.

    thanks.

    1/32 A-7E VA-113

    in The Display Case

    Posted · Edited by mynameismatt

    Hey all. I've been lurking around ARC for a couple of years. I've always been more of a viewer than a poster, but I'd thought I'd share my latest model. I still have alot to learn, but I am actually happy with how this one turned out. As others have said, the trump. model does have it's shortcomings, but it does make a good model when completed.

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    I offically hate painting white... Does anyone have any good tips? It took many trials and errors to get a decent layer on. Im not really even happy the way the white turned out, but you win some, and you lose some. I had the best luck with MM acrylic semi gloss white.

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    Im not sure if it iis overly glossy, I know they were originally, but how dull did they become?

    thanks for looking.

    Be nice, Im a rookie. At the same time, I wouldnt mind some advice :-) :(

    F-105 questions

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    I'm just about done with my thud, and I had a few questions.

    First, If I want to load an outboard pylon with an ECM pod, what side would it be on? I've heard references that they were both left and right outboards at the same time. Is this correct? Also, if one just one side, would the opposite pylon be empty, or could I load it with some iron?

    Secondly, I want to keep the gun bay open, but I was wondering if the bay doors had some sort of hinge (to the top or bottom of the bay)? or were they simply removed?

    Thanks! Im excited to finally get this beast done :)

    Matt

    hobbycraft 105D

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    I know that the trump release came with decals for the weapons, but Im assuming that hobbycraft did not (since it wasn't in the box :thumbsup: ) Is there any aftermarket weapon decals available in 1/32? I'm planning on loading her up with 117's.

    thanks!

    matt

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