Convair A-41 Viking

[TomZ]

Convair A-41 Viking



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.



The Viking was also delivered to a large number of other countries. The last Viking was retired in 1985.



TomZ

[JayBee]

OK Tom, an  absolutely brilliant bit of modelling, as usual, but please what all has it been made from? 

[TomZ]

OK Tom, an  absolutely brilliant bit of modelling, as usual, but please what all has it been made from? 

Not that complicated: Anigrand 1/72 kit 

TomZ

[Tophe]

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

[NARSES2]

I've got this kit in the stash, never thought about it in this scheme.

Well done 

[sandiego89]

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?   

[b29r]

Beautifully done Tom, your Viking is super sharp.  Always good to see these late war designs.  Love the camo finish!
Best regards,
Kem

[Tophe]

Thanks: I have been inspired into creating an A-41Z (Twin-Viking?) at www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,20326.4455.html

[TomZ]

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

[Dizzyfugu]

Cool, and the SEA scheme suits the tank(er) pretty well! 

[Weaver]

Wow - not often I see a plane I've never heard of these days! Nice one!

[PR19_Kit]

Ah Brill, NOW I can see it! What a wonderful device, most impressive.