Tailspin Turtle Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Short version of the configuration differences here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Cool! That's some good info there. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EDWMatt Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 That drawing sure looks like the short fuselage aircraft to me. The rendering looks like a mish-mash of types to me. It's got the long-span tail and the S-2G flare dispensers. Hard to really tell, but it also looks like it may have the rounded, extended wing tips and the long fuselage. But it also has the AN/APS-69 radome and the small carb airscoops like an S-2A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimm33 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The rendering looks like a mish-mash of types to me. It's got the long-span tail and the S-2G flare dispensers. Hard to really tell, but it also looks like it may have the rounded, extended wing tips and the long fuselage. But it also has the AN/APS-69 radome and the small carb airscoops like an S-2A I'm thinking that it may be just a basic CAD 3D rendering of the concept, perhaps early in the model development cycle rather than a definitive 3D of the final model. My hope that it wouldn't be too late to make the changes necessary to make the final product spot-on for the version selected (S-2E hopefully!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Here's hoping it's an S-2A!!! Cheers :) Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 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-2AToo bad Brad This is correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FCM Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Mr. Raymond confirmed by PM that the rendering is the basic model, the first release will be a S-2E/G, and the APA-69 dome is a part for the S-2A the possible forthcoming in the series. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) The Canadian version differed from the US version, so don't hold your breath to make a RCN Tracker, unless you're going to convert yourself. The engine nacells were shorter and the radar on top of the cockpit we didn't have, which could be easily removed or not installed at all. Brad I've had to do additional work on probably 99% of the Canadian subject models I've built in my lifetime. Relatively speaking, the adjustments needed to convert to a Canadian airframe are probably pretty minimal (said while not even having seen what parts you get in the kit of course). Edited August 26, 2010 by RiderFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Mr. Raymond confirmed by PM that the rendering is the basic model, the first release will be a S-2E/G, and the APA-69 dome is a part for the S-2A the possible forthcoming in the series. Woo-hoo, that's good to know. Any decals for the S-2 coming from FCM once the kit is released? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Making a CF-188 from the Hasegawa F/A-18 kit is slight compared to taking an E/G Tracker and converting into an -A, unless you don't mind surgery to the fuselage to shorten, then feel free. Anyway, if it's true, and the S-2A is a forth coming version, this is a moot point. Brad I've had to do additional work on probably 99% of the Canadian subject models I've built in my lifetime. Relatively speaking, the adjustments needed to convert to a Canadian airframe are probably pretty minimal (said while not even having seen what parts you get in the kit of course). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FCM Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Woo-hoo, that's good to know.Any decals for the S-2 coming from FCM once the kit is released? Oh yes! Once the version is defined, I can prepare the artwork in advance to get the decal ready at same time of the kit. For latin-american subjects it is easy, just for US versions I still have the same problem I have with Tomcats: crew names... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sig Saur & Son Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Cool. One of my all time favorite Navy prop jobs. Can't wait. Photographer Unknown, no name on slide mount. David F. Brown collection Edited August 27, 2010 by Sig Saur & Son Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tailspin Turtle Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 The 14-inch extension in the forward fuselage can be seen by comparing the prop warning line in the picture above with this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Nice photos...hope they don't take too long producing the early version. Brad The 14-inch extension in the forward fuselage can be seen by comparing the prop warning line in the picture above with this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 (edited) Making a CF-188 from the Hasegawa F/A-18 kit is slight compared to taking an E/G Tracker and converting into an -A, unless you don't mind surgery to the fuselage to shorten, then feel free. Anyway, if it's true, and the S-2A is a forth coming version, this is a moot point. Brad I think you're really underestimating my modelling background and abilities. Based on the photos above, reducing the fuselage seems much easier to do than any of the Corvette conversions I've done. But anyway... Edited August 27, 2010 by RiderFan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I think that's a bold statement considering I have no idea who you are, but I think I'll leave it at that. I think you're really underestimating my modelling background and abilities. Based on the photos above, reducing the fuselage seems much easier to do than any of the Corvette conversions I've done. But anyway... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cb1 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Excellent news! I hope they offer a decal set for VS32 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fernando Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Gents, there is any chance to Kinetc provides a "service bulletin kit " by including another type of nacelles and propeller? Marsh has upgraded some S-2´s to Turbo tracker versions by adding turboprop powerplant as well as AAR capability along with minor changes (see site below). It will be very interesting since Brazilian Navy will have some of this in couple years in our CV as Turbo Trader version..... http://www.s2tracker.com/turbo_tracker.htm Edited September 6, 2010 by Fernando Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Excellent, the S-2A it should be as it is the most build version and served with numerous Navies around the world. A Dutch Stoof!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Nice one Mr Raymond.......what happened to the F-5F ? Mr B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Nice oneMr Raymond.......what happened to the F-5F ? Mr B No doubt that is pending....but first the S-2A Stoof! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuji Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 No doubt that is pending.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fuji Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) Disregard - Double tap Edited September 17, 2010 by Fuji Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fernando Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Folks, just received feedback from Mr. Raymond about Turbo Tracker version and the answer is yas, but not this year. Thank you Raymond for you feedback and attention. Hopefully 2011 or 2012. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quarar44 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Cool. I can't believe it took this long for someone to make it in 1/48. I'm definitely getting it once I get rid of my 5 plane kit stash. Whatever happened to the 1/48 F-5F Kinetic was making? Edited September 18, 2010 by Quarar44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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