Finally, a BB set that I know something about, having worked for many years on the S-3 Viking. This particular set is for the S-3B version, though with a bit of judicious trimming on the instrument panel could easily be backdated to S-3A specs. It includes a tub, two Lockheed seats, control sticks, throttles (one of mine was broken), overhead consoles, center console, instrument panel, rudder pedals and some sidewall detail items. Some minor work with stretched sprue is needed to complete the set as it is. I could spend some quality time going over what has been left out of the set or the casting, but that really isn't germane to this review and would be nit-picking a fine set. One thing I should mention is that the curtain shown at the back of the entrance was rarely closed unless the aircraft was tracking a submarine. Since the S-3 is now used for tanking and surveillance (and has been since the mid 1990s), that curtain will either be open or even removed from current planes.

Review set courtesy North American Hobbies, where you can get everything from 20-30% below retail.

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