Specter1075 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Hello again! After finishing my F-111, I immediately started this S-3B. I think the differences between the two builds is stark. While there are mistakes in this build, I believe the results show an increase in my skill. One lesson I did not take to heart from the last build was to limit my use of resin parts. This build has its own fair share. I settled on this bird for no other reason than liking the apt viking on the tail. I wanted to build a B, but one that still had the MAD boom attached, so that dictated the time frame I would be looking at. I knew I would be doing something representing the anti-sub and anti-surface roles the S-3 played, and while my understanding is that both harpoons and torpedoes wouldn't normally be loaded together, I liked the look enough to go with it. A big thank you goes to our own Collin who was very kind with his time and wisdom! Having worked with this specific aircraft, there could be no better source for information. Thank you! Aftermarket: Eduard PE sets ResKit: Wheels Metallic Details: Engines Wolfpack Designs: Cockpit, Buddy pod BlackDog: radar set, electronic bays, wheel and bomb bays AeroMaster Decals: Vikings of the Fleet Low Vis pt 5 Album: https://imgur.com/gallery/OWk1aRK Edited April 5, 2020 by Specter1075 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ichitoe Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Great looking build, well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thank you Ichitoe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Beautiful S-3. Amazing detail and painting. I love the scheme you've chosen. Well done Sir! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Love it! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dafixer Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Turned out FANTASTIC!! Love the torps. I had a chuckle when I saw the MAD boom out. Thought I would use all the tools in my toolbox one day off of Japan, put the MAD boom out....ended up getting stuck out and we had to divert to Misawa AFB. Skipper wasn't too happy. Needless to say the word went out to leave them in (not a big deal since they weren't calibrated and couldn't trace an aircraft carrier if we flew over it). Again....great build, skills for sure on a upward glideslope!! Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis in Houston Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Outstanding !!! Dennis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter1075 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thanks everyone for the kind comments! Collin, I'm glad I can now justify leaving the boom out! Ill dedicate the build to you and your mistake in Japan. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Very cool build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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