DirkE.
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Post by DirkE. on Dec 9, 2016 5:00:06 GMT -5
I already reached the stage where I put the paint on. Therefore these following pictures try to give you a wip-overview what has been done already. All panel lines were redone, because the ones from Italeri are too wide and deep. The radar dome is cut away and will be displayed open (scratch build radar will follow). The wings and the fin will be folded. To get a view on the radio operator workplace I cut open the top ejection seat exit. It can be replaced so that its closed. The electronic bay (where normaly the bomb bay is, will be equiped with details. To achieve this project I needed to use some aftermarket parts: 4804 S-3B Viking bomb bay, wheels bays from Goffy Model 4803 S-3B Viking cockpit, electronic bays, crew door from Goffy Model Decals Aeromaster 48-551 48697 S-3 Bomb bay from Eduard 48696 S-3 exterior from Eduard 48156 S-3B detail set from Eduard 48698 S-3 undercarriage from Eduard 48066 S-3 Wing and fin folds from Paragon WP48130 S-3B Viking OIF Update set from Wolfpack R033 Weighted wheels from Royal Resin (-> I might switch to 3D printed ones) 48006 S-3 Viking landing gear from SAC 26001 A-10 Detailset from Italeri (-> here I just need the engine) For the diorama I got some stuff too. But still not decided what to use. I will just present the photos here. I hope they are self-explaining. If not, feel free to ask.           Engine taken from the Italeri A-10 detail set. The Viking and the A-10 share the same engines.  |
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Post by Leon on Dec 9, 2016 5:36:10 GMT -5
WOW....That looks fantastic Dirk! Keep up the great work.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 9, 2016 11:07:07 GMT -5
WOW!!! Looking great already... please count me in too!
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Rick
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Post by Rick on Dec 11, 2016 18:48:28 GMT -5
Dirk, that interior is amazing. Beautiful work. The preshading really makes a difference in the base paint too. Very nice!
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 12, 2016 8:34:08 GMT -5
Excellent work there Dirk!
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DirkE.
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Post by DirkE. on Dec 13, 2016 5:07:51 GMT -5
coming along slowly. First electronic compartement finished.  Dirk |
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Post by Leon on Dec 13, 2016 5:30:46 GMT -5
Nice work on the electronics Dirk!
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Post by dierk on Dec 13, 2016 7:49:28 GMT -5
Wingtastic!
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Post by wing_nut on Dec 13, 2016 8:46:52 GMT -5
That's 1 hell of an AM list. Looks like it's all coming together nicely too.
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 13, 2016 8:56:10 GMT -5
Is that really a word!?!??!? I need to check my copy of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. If it's not I'll contact the editors and suggest they add it!!  |
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 13, 2016 8:59:37 GMT -5
Dirk
Out of interest, aside from the main fuselage and wings how much of the original kit is actually left? Just curious. It does look very good though. Keep it up!
Andrew
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DirkE.
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Post by DirkE. on Dec 13, 2016 12:56:14 GMT -5
Dirk Out of interest, aside from the main fuselage and wings how much of the original kit is actually left? Just curious. It does look very good though. Keep it up! Andrew Andrew, the engine nascelles are from the kit. But besides from them, the fuselage, wings and canopy...everything else is aftermarket. Thanks! Dirk |
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Post by DirkE. on Dec 15, 2016 6:42:46 GMT -5
getting dirty...  |
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Post by jpc1968 on Dec 15, 2016 7:52:29 GMT -5
Man that is some great work. With the cockpit covered and painted black, it looks like an Orca. LOL
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 15, 2016 8:46:21 GMT -5
Wow,outstanding details
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Post by joelsmith on Dec 15, 2016 12:15:14 GMT -5
Bubba, you are doing the "War Hoover" justice. Can't wait to see the finished product, Joel.
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 15, 2016 18:11:18 GMT -5
I really like what I am seeing!!!
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Post by thug626 on Dec 15, 2016 20:57:15 GMT -5
Beautiful effects with the mottling.
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DirkE.
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Post by DirkE. on Dec 19, 2016 9:06:19 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Dec 19, 2016 10:12:17 GMT -5
Nice work on the engine Dirk!
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 19, 2016 10:30:54 GMT -5
Amazing work!!! Please keep it coming...
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Rick
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Post by Rick on Dec 19, 2016 18:29:45 GMT -5
Electronics and Engines look superb! Gonna set the bar astronomically high when this one is done!
Rick
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 19, 2016 18:33:49 GMT -5
Excellent, excellent work there!!
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Post by TRM on Dec 19, 2016 19:33:56 GMT -5
Beautiful stuff Dirk! Great details all around! |
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Post by joelsmith on Dec 19, 2016 20:13:35 GMT -5
Great definition on the TPS scheme. Looking forward to your progress, Joel.
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Post by tigrazor on Dec 22, 2016 16:30:53 GMT -5
Wundervoll... Thats all I can say (with my mouth wide open). |
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Post by dierk on Dec 24, 2016 6:19:53 GMT -5
Very clean work Dirk! Shame the same can't be said for your hands  |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 24, 2016 12:59:11 GMT -5
Coming together nicely, got to love the level of detail on that pit and engine.
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Post by george on Dec 25, 2016 12:29:14 GMT -5
Great work on details. I will use your build as a guide when start mine.
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DirkE.
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Post by DirkE. on Dec 27, 2016 9:33:51 GMT -5
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