S-3B Viking VS-33 Screwbirds

Chris Greathouse
When did you do this plane?

Nathan Dempsey Autor
It was built several years ago, but recently painted/weathered. I just built and added the missile last week right before the show. Apologies on the pictures, its just too big for the photo-box!

Chris Greathouse
Oh no worries... It's just super cool to see a big boy when most of the aircraft are jets on here 😄

Nathan Dempsey Autor
I like the plane enough I wanted to do another, but due to shelf space I'm going to have to fold up the wings on that kit. I'll get around to it one day...

Nathan Dempsey Autor
Thanks James! 🙂

Slavo Hazucha
Good stuff, I was looking forward to see this - great model of a unique plane, a superb example of subtle realistic weathering, a well deserved award!

Daniel Klink
Georgeous Nathan! A real eyecatcher👍

Nathan Dempsey Autor
Thank you Slavo & Daniel. I am humbled by the kind comments from all the great modelers here.

Nathan Dempsey Autor
I believe all the 1:48 Vikings are based from the ESCI kit. Mine had a Gunze sticker on the ESCI box. It is a very nice kit, especially considering its age.

Palo M
Well done. I have a 1:72 almost built a long time ago, but one of the engines and all decals hot lost. Possibly parts of gears too. Bought a new one, let's see whether that can help.

Jens
Super nice, Congratulations to success, and since I just got an E-2C Hawkay on the table is also very clear the question of folding wings, which really need a lot of space 🙂

Nathan Dempsey Autor
Thanks Palo. Good luck with your build 🙂

Erik Leijdens
Great job Nathan! Another one to be proud off 👍

Holger Kranich
Pheew somehow i missed this, Nathan. Nice work on a big bird!🙂

Nathan Dempsey Autor
Thanks Erik & Holger!

I agree Jens, the next one if these I build will have the wings folded. Not enough space on the shelf!

Michael Phillips
Crazy I missed this! What a beautiful "Hoover"! I find this inspiring, and want to build one soon. I think I might have to bring one up in my build queue!

Stephan Ryll
Very nice work Nathan 👍

Nathan Dempsey Autor
Thanks Michael & Stephan! I think I'm gonna blush!

Neuling
Don`t blush Nathan, the praise is well deserved: a very beautiful airplane!

Michael Hickey
Extremely well done, top marks for this one.👍👍👍

Nathan Dempsey Autor
Praise from this group of model builders makes it happen. Every time another build comes up I say "I wish I could build one that good!" I guess I can pull a rabbit out of my hat every once in a while LOL!