Adrian's Viking Christmas *** DNF ***

[ara398]

Hello All,

Been away over Christmas, but now I'm back. I'd like to thank my Secret Santa for their gift - a great choice!













I just have to finish a customer's build and then I'll be right to go in a day or two.

Just like to say it's great to be back in a group build gents!

Regards,
Adrian

[philp]

I have a couple of those but just trying to come up with the right what if build(s). Going to do one as a Fire Bomber (the FireKing) and the other probably in Dutch markings but possibly Norwegian or maybe RN during the Falklands...

[Dirkpitt289]

That looks like a sharp kit. I like it

[Chris]

That is a very cool aircraft.

[ShaunW]

This type is a fave of mine (I have the old Airfix Viking in the stash), a great choice of subject by Secret Santa

[Narayan]

Very nice Adrian. I like the markings in the boxart. Is that the only choice with the kit?

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[Brickie]

Very nice Adrian. I like the markings in the boxart. Is that the only choice with the kit?

Looks like two options from the decal sheet shown

[ara398]

And... we're back!

Sorry about the delay. Customer's commission is done!



So now back to important S.Santa business. As you can see, construction has begun with the cockpit.



I know this is a Revell boxing, but it doesn't look like a Revell kit. Can anyone confirm whether this is Italeri or Hasegawa?

Adrian

[coptermech]

http://www.scalemates.com/products/prod ... ?id=113906;

Scale mates shows it's a rebox of the Hasegawa kit

[AndrewR]

The decals look nice and colourful in this boxing. And there's cockpit detail - are we sure it's Hasegawa ?

[ara398]

Thanks for that Tony, I knew it would be one or 'tuther.

Cockpit done. Not going to too much trouble as it will have a heavily tinted canopy.

Must admit its a pretty good moulding considering its age!




Adrian

[Sissel]

That looks like a very interesting kit. Great start with the cockpit.

[ShaunW]

Great work so far Adrian and that is a lovely looking Catalina!

[ara398]

Evening all!

Thanks very much Shaun! A bit of a pain as I only had 10 days to do it and the Academy kit was missing the rubber wheels - had to use a set from an Airfix boxing!

Bit more done today. Cockpit fixed to fuselage. Decided to add weight behind cockpit (didn't have a small enough sinker to fit in the nose).



And fuselage halves and wings assembled.



Still amazed at the fit of this, even if it is Hasegawa

Does anyone know how old the moulding is?

Thanks for looking,
Adrian

[AndrewR]

Scalemates reckons 1979...

http://www.scalemates.com/products/prod ... ?id=130111;