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esci 1\48 viking
wampablo
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Posted: Sunday, April 27, 2014 - 08:42 AM UTC
not the best of photos but i really enjoyed this build. i even tried to improve on my weathering and pin washing. hope you like i will try and get a couple of better photos.



wampablo
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Posted: Sunday, April 27, 2014 - 08:50 AM UTC
a couple from my phone



Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2014 - 02:40 AM UTC
Paul,
Nicely built and painted Viking. Weathering looks good but not overly done. With better pictures,it would be easier to see your modeling efforts.
Joel
wampablo
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2014 - 05:21 AM UTC
ok some better pics











hope there ok
bdanie6
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2014 - 07:37 AM UTC
Really nice S-3. You did a good job with the ESCI kit Paul, congratulations

Later
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2014 - 11:34 AM UTC
I like it ! You did a very fine job indeed .

Never heard of this type before and it is kinda a cute . What was this aircraft role ?



Terri
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2014 - 01:25 PM UTC
Paul,
Thanks for posting the 2nd set of pictures. They're so much better then the 1st set.

The overall Grey scheme now looks correct, before it looked a little on the dark side. And your weathering now really adds to the overall effect.

Terri, S-3 Viking was used by the U.S. Navy to identify and track enemy submarines.

Joel
chris1
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Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 06:16 PM UTC
Hi Paul,
What a neat build the Viking is one of my Favorite aircraft,I don't really know why.

I see that some may be called back into service.


Chris
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Posted: Friday, May 02, 2014 - 11:49 AM UTC
I have to concur with Terri. It's always seemed the most adorable little warplane. Especially unusual for an ASW bird.
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