mynameismatt Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 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. <_< 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Whoa Matt :o That's a seriously crisp looking model. Terrific paintwork and superb finish. I like it,.... I like it ALOT <_< :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Nicely done. Good to see a nice hi-viz Viking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
canadian_camo Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Nice Vike you got there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Beautiful Hoover Matt !!! Most people that will look at your Viking won't know the difference anyway ... Excellent finish too !!! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
modelsntoys Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 That's your idea of a quick build? Fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) 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 :-) Edited April 27, 2006 by mynameismatt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Migrant Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 That is nice, Matt (I'm just guessing that your name is Matt). How did you make the engine FOD covers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 I bought the steel beech covers, they were very easy to use, and turned out really nice. The intakes on the kit were beasts, and I was lazy to sand that much :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toolo12 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Very nice work. The decals looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bullet101 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Nice Hoover! How'd you do the intake covers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Nice job Matt! I just picked up a US-3A without decals and am wondering what the external differences Between the S-3 and US-3 are? Is it just what is hung under the wings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) Nice job Matt! :lol: :blink: I just picked up a US-3A without decals and am wondering what the external differences Between the S-3 and US-3 are? Is it just what is hung under the wings? ;) Few things off the top of my head. 1. Remove all the SRS antennas 2. Remove the wingtip ALR-76 pods (as seen on the model above) 3. Blanking plate over the sonobuoy chutes 4. Blanking plate over the mad boom I think there are a few other items...but the ones I stated are the big ones Cheers Edited May 2, 2006 by Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thanks a lot Matt and Collin, Looks like the S-3B might by the easier way to go, I think there are more after market decal options avaible for the Bs anyway, unless there is an aftermarket sheet for a US-3? :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) It looks great. Very nice work with the paint and decals. And if you hadn't mentioned the stuff about the sub-type and the decals I certainly would not have known the difference. Edited May 2, 2006 by David Walker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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