A-10 LOADER Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Kit : 1/48th AMT / ERTL ES-3A Shadow #8750. Decals : Aero Master Vikings of the Fleet low-viz part III. #48-550 Aero Master low-viz stencils. #148-031 Paints : Model Master enamels. Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 primer. Alclad II lacquers. Testors Extreme Lacquer "wet look" clear gloss. Testors Dullcote. MRP paints Aftermarket Items : Wolfpack cockpit #WP 48133. (modified) Wolfpack Wing Fold Set #WP 48131. Wolfpack Refueling Pod #WP 48132. Brengun US 300 Gallon fuel tank #BRL 48105. Royale Resin "weighted wheels" #RO 33. Phase Hanger Resin S-3B Conversion set #48009. Rhino Modelworks resin intakes (LATE) #RM 48009. Eduard fabric "Remove Before Flight" streamers #49068. Various "scratch-built" items. Weathering : Flory washes. Tamiya Weathering Master Sets. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vonjhn68 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Fantastic job on an iconic carrier-borne ES platform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Sweet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ExchefAndy Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Just one of the quiet admirers of your WIP progress, this beast has turned out fantastically!😎 Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 As I mentioned in the In Progress part, really like the weathering on this bird which replicates what you see a lot on carrier planes. Excellent result! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 SOLID SHACK build here. You take the external, I'll do the internal pre-flight and start the APU. Cheers Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Beautiful job, Steve!!!👌 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Impressive! Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Finally Steve, look splendid!!! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Amazing work, Steve. Truly inspirational. -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 Thanks all for the very kind compliments, very much humbled and appreciated. Thanks to all who helped with answers to my technical questions as well. Now to finish up the Viking. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCNFAN Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Simply amazing job Steve especially considering the kit. Cheers Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dekon70 Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Outstanding job on this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 22 hours ago, RCNFAN said: Simply amazing job Steve especially considering the kit. Cheers Ray 21 hours ago, dekon70 said: Outstanding job on this! Thank you both. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Aint that a stunner? Lovely S-3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 3:14 PM, Thadeus said: Aint that a stunner? Lovely S-3. Thank you very much. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Since the ES-3A's tail and belly light are red, I removed the buddy story from the port side wing pylon and, added a fuel tank. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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