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Title: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: TomZ on September 29, 2018, 11:11:14 AM
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
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: 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:
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: TomZ on September 29, 2018, 11:29:57 AM
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
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: Tophe on September 29, 2018, 11:53:28 PM
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
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: NARSES2 on September 30, 2018, 06:11:16 AM
I've got this kit in the stash, never thought about it in this scheme.

Well done  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: sandiego89 on September 30, 2018, 04:03:06 PM
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?   
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: b29r on October 02, 2018, 08:04:27 AM
Beautifully done Tom, your Viking is super sharp.  Always good to see these late war designs.  Love the camo finish!
Best regards,
Kem
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: TomZ on October 03, 2018, 01:19:24 AM
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
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: Dizzyfugu on October 03, 2018, 02:29:20 AM
Cool, and the SEA scheme suits the tank(er) pretty well!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: Weaver on October 03, 2018, 05:17:28 AM
Wow - not often I see a plane I've never heard of these days! Nice one! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Convair A-41 Viking
Post by: PR19_Kit on October 03, 2018, 05:27:12 AM
Ah Brill, NOW I can see it! What a wonderful device, most impressive.  :thumbsup: