Convair A-41 Viking
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The Vultee A-41 first flew in 1944. In a competition with the Douglas AD Skyraider and Martin AM Mauler the A-41 came out as the winner. The first production A-41, now called Viking, was delivered in December 1946. In all 3.200 were built for both the US Air Force and the US Navy.
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The Viking was also delivered to a large number of other countries. The last Viking was retired in 1985.
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TomZ
OK Tom, an absolutely brilliant bit of modelling, as usual, but please what all has it been made from? :thumbsup:
Quote from: JayBee on September 29, 2018, 11:23:40 AM
OK Tom, an absolutely brilliant bit of modelling, as usual, but please what all has it been made from? :thumbsup:
Not that complicated: Anigrand 1/72 kit <_<
TomZ
Thanks. With your direction, I learn more about this prototype:
http://www.anigrand.com/AA2074_XA-41.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vultee_XA-41
I've got this kit in the stash, never thought about it in this scheme.
Well done :thumbsup:
Wow that is an ugly brute. Well done! Like the markings. Looks like the front windscreen was nicked from an Avenger.
What is the spine all about?
Beautifully done Tom, your Viking is super sharp. Always good to see these late war designs. Love the camo finish!
Best regards,
Kem
Thanks: I have been inspired into creating an A-41Z (Twin-Viking?) at www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,20326.4455.html
Quote from: Tophe on October 03, 2018, 12:48:38 AM
Thanks: I have been inspired into creating an A-41Z (Twin-Viking?) at www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,20326.4455.html
Wow, the single one is already a very large aircraft. Just imagine a twin one....
TomZ
Cool, and the SEA scheme suits the tank(er) pretty well! :thumbsup:
Wow - not often I see a plane I've never heard of these days! Nice one! :thumbsup:
Ah Brill, NOW I can see it! What a wonderful device, most impressive. :thumbsup: