Brad-M Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hi Matt, Here's hoping !! Brad Somehow I have a feeling that Kinetic will accommodate multiple countries airframes as well as USN types. Think of the shear number of users let alone those who actually flew them off carriers. If at all possible I cannot picture them leaving that big of a chunk of the market to the aftermarket.Holland - carrier Canada - carrier Brazil - carrier Argentina - carrier Australia - carrier Taiwan USN - carrier Japan and I am sure I am leaving some out in Latin America and Asia (was it Thailand or South Korea....) And that is without looking at Wiki! Then you have firefighters and Turbo Trackers (Brazil). So perhaps it's not a huge market but it is one spread widely over the globe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The S-2 has always been on my top 5 list. So many cool markings options, I hope the aftermarket guys pump out lots of decals. Very happy that this is finally being released, especially by a company like Kinetic. I hope it is a success for them. Raymond, any info on what will be available for markings with your kit? Regards, John PS - how is this for a diorama suggestion? http://miragebym.blogspot.com/2009/02/airp...gustine-01.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuji Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 The S-2 has always been on my top 5 list. So many cool markings options, I hope the aftermarket guys pump out lots of decals. Very happy that this is finally being released, especially by a company like Kinetic. I hope it is a success for them. Raymond, any info on what will be available for markings with your kit? Regards, John PS - how is this for a diorama suggestion? http://miragebym.blogspot.com/2009/02/airp...gustine-01.html Yea, some good ops there to go crazy with a Tracker Kit http://www.flickr.com/photos/fujiboy/3582929655/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Cool!Is that going to be resin or injection molded? What price range are we looking at? How many parts? Are you supplying markings? Raymond is Kinetic and he announced earlier it would be 1/48. Great news, I have always wanted to do a Tracker. I think you can count on Leading Edge to release some decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Trebor Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Raymond that is great news. I hope to see a Willy Fudd to. Also 1+ for a 1/72 so we can put the Hasegawa one to rest. Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pacific mustang Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Great news Raymond for all the tracker fans, Can I ask that you do the long fuselage versions such as the E and G. That way us Australian and Canadian modellers can share in the love. the short fuselage version is not much use to us, as well as having a longer fuselage the G and E versions had different nacelles and longer span tailplanes and rounded wingtips. Exciting times for us modellers Regards Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julien (UK) Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Nice, will we get decals for a gloss sea blue one? Julien Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Roberts Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I hope that someone will come out with an easy to comprehend guide to S-2s. That is why I asked for a Squadron Walk Around for it. There were so many versions and users coupled with a redesignation of the type in the middle of it's career (S2F to S-2) makes for a confusing array of info out there - even taking Wiki into account! Now for those who may want to get a step ahead on it - you may want to go to Sprue Brothers and look for the Aerospace Modeller magazine that had Gil Hodges build of the Collect Aire kit. Alot of good info - especially for the AMS types - but even for those of us lesser modellers! http://store.spruebrothers.com/aerospace-m...e-8-p23039.aspx Hurry only 141 left! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThudDriver Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Great news. Need that "Stoof with a Roof" though ! Thuddriver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wizard_rkt Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Although the Tracker is a worthy subject and long overdue in 1/48 scale, I still want them to do a A-3 Skywarrior series in 1/48. The Tracer would be even cooler than the Tracker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doupnik Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I know it's a C-2, but it could be doable, right? Pics by my step dad when he was on the Ticonderoga. The launch pic needs a lot of cleanup... mason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 THANK YOU!!! I have been waiting, waiting sooooooooo long for an S2F-1 in 1/48. Even though I stopped this hobby a while back, I WILL buy and build this one in Dutch colors (oh, maybe two, one with folded wings, one spread. Thanks for the heads-up Raymond. Cheers, Leon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DDC Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Woot! Fingers crossed for for an E/G so we can build Aussie ones! Denzil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FCM Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Fantastic!!! I just need to know what version the kit will make to start the artwork for decals, perhaps upscale what I have in 1/72 if it will be a S-2A ! But I would wish a S-2E (more decal options to make). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Great news Raymond for all the tracker fans, Can I ask that you do the long fuselage versions such as the E and G. That way us Australian and Canadian modellers can share in the love. the short fuselage version is not much use to us, as well as having a longer fuselage the G and E versions had different nacelles and longer span tailplanes and rounded wingtips. Exciting times for us modellersRegards Bruce I second this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 As do I. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redgriffins38 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I am in for a few of them! I only wish and hope they come out with an S-2E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My father flow in the S-2E in VS-38. Would love to build one for him!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony P Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I fifth for a S2E/G! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FCM Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I am talking with Raymond about it, and for me his project is a S-2E/G Tracker considering the details on this 3D render. The unique mistake is that AN/APA-69 radome on the top of cockpit, a detail for S-2A. All other details are for the longer fuselage Tracker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I am talking with Raymond about it, and for me his project is a S-2E/G Tracker considering the details on this 3D render. The unique mistake is that AN/APA-69 radome on the top of cockpit, a detail for S-2A. All other details are for the longer fuselage Tracker. Oh great, Kinetics messed it up already.... I'll never buy one of those!!! Just kidding... I'm sure there is some reason for this and to be honest, I'd rather have an E version over an A. Just out of idle curiosity, what are the main differences between an A and an E model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I can't wait to see this kit. I wonder how hard it will be to build a CDF firebomber out of it? Now, we'll need a new OV-10 series in 1/48. Hell, how about in 1/32? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) If this model will be the E/G version, then I don't think a Canadian version can be built, because it would be too long in fuselage length, as the RCN version designationed CS2F-1 through -3 were shorter. Our version was based on the USN S2F-1 airframe, which was re-designated S-2A Too bad Brad I am talking with Raymond about it, and for me his project is a S-2E/G Tracker considering the details on this 3D render. The unique mistake is that AN/APA-69 radome on the top of cockpit, a detail for S-2A. All other details are for the longer fuselage Tracker. :) Edited August 26, 2010 by Brad-M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That drawing sure looks like the short fuselage aircraft to me. <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Agreed. I can't wait, can't wait, can't wait... I know if it can be made into a CS2F Tracker, me, along with a lot of the guys I work with are going to want one... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCoulter52 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That drawing sure looks like the short fuselage aircraft to me. <_< I wasn't going to say anything but, I kind of thought the same thing. If it is the E/G? No fire bombers, at least not a recip, as the recip S-2's used by all the contractors and the C.D.F. were S2F/S-2A's. It wasn't until the Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker that they went to the stretched S-2E. Randie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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