the MDman Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 It's been a while since my last post, or since my last finished model. But here's another one at last. This is the old ESCI S-3S Viking Sub Hunter. The model was upgraded with the Wolfpack Wing Folded set, the Wolfpack Vertical Tail Wing Fold set, Eduard interior set, Brengun 300gal Fuel tanks, and finished with HAD model decals and stencils. The model represents a Viking form VS-24, on board the Nimitz in 1981, during the Gulf of Sidra incident. A Viking was involved in the incident. Actually it was aircraft 702 from VS-30 Diamond Cutters, stationed on board the USS Forrestal, but to keep de model in line with my Nimitz 1981 project, I finally decided to build a Viking from VS-24. Hope you like. . 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 One doesn't see many Viking models but yours is a superb example. Your additions make a huge difference to the old Esci kit - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Very very nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I have to say those two wing/tail fold sets were worth it, they really look fantastic. Very nice model you have here, excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Amazing job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Superb ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Heel lekker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patton gunner Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Very beautiful built. I have built three Vikings in 72nd scale to place on the deck of my USS Nimitz . Again I love your model --Great work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 That is a very interesting model - great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Nice. Never seen a 48th one finished before. I only everbuilt a couple Hasegawa 72nd ones finished with Microscale decals. Airfix did one too but again never see one made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Beautiful paint job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Hard to believe that's the old Esci kit! Meticulous build and excellent quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 I agree with Alan above. It`s very impressive to make that old tooled kit look that good. A testament to your skill level. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 Very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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