1:48 Viking accessories set N°1

1:48 Viking accessories set N°1 (Black Dog)

A resin accessory set from the Czech manufacturer Black Dog for improving a model of the S-3 Viking carrier-based aircraft in 1:48 scale. The set is NOT a model of an airplane, but a collection of accessories; one of several sets of the series that follow on from one another (number 1). The accessories replace or enrich the basic plastic parts and raise the fidelity of a model.

The real subject

The S-3 Viking was an American carrier-based antisubmarine aircraft powered by a pair of jet engines. It served with the US Navy for patrolling, for fighting submarines and later for refueling in flight and for reconnaissance as well. It was known for its long endurance and its ability to operate from aircraft carriers.

Building and painting tips

Wash the mold release agent off the resin parts, cut off the casting blocks and clean the surfaces up with protection of the airways. It is bonded with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Check the fit with the model before gluing. For livening up a naval coat, fine accentuation of the panel lines and discreet weathering are fitting.

Who the set is for

• modelers building the S-3 Viking in 1:48 scale
• anyone interested in a higher level of detail than plastic offers
• fans of the carrier aviation of the US Navy

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The model of the airplane itself, the glue and the paints are not included in the package.