sailorboy61 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Just finished this little Viking from the Hasegawa kit from 1987, OOB. Really enjoyed this build. Nice little kit despite the age. My first bit of serious re-scribing of the upper wing surfaces. Turned out a little trench like but have to start somewhere (the Airfix Vulcan awaits in the stash!) No real fit issues other than the wing roots, but slow, gradual gluing with superglue did the trick and filled the gaps. The top front and rear edges of the wing/fuselage also needed a bit of filling. Found the instructions a little vague in a couple of places, but plenty of reference material out there including a walkround on here. I used the decals from the box although i did have the Cam decals set, but I have the same in 1/48 for my Esci kit, so didn't want to use the same scheme, so those decals are available if anyone wants to buy them. I've still alot of progress to make on canopy masking and painting, always feel let down by the results. The Hasegawa decals went on ok, only a couple of breaks but went back together nicely with Microset. Was pleased with the weathering effect even if it probably doesn't suit this scheme, but have a shot of a very patchy grey low vis scheme on which it would have looked good. Would certainly recommend the kit if you come across it. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Nice looking viking, great job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Nice finish, but the canopy framework needs beefing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 That is a really nice looking hoover! Lovely subtle weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Great build sailorboy61. The Viking is one of those, sometimes, forgotten subjects. It`s a beautiful aircraft and you have certainly made her justice. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Great looking Viking, looks just the job! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Built one of these as a kid and really loved it. You've done a great job there - nice finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorboy61 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Nice finish, but the canopy framework needs beefing up. Yes, could see when the masks came of that it was a bit on the narrow side, lesson learnt for the ESCI big brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Hello,Sailorboy61 - My compliments to you on a fine looking build of your 'Viking'.I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and she looks resplendent in your chosen scheme.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eht1418 Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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