SQLModeller Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hello, im looking to build a C2 Greyhound 1/72 scale - has anyone built any recently and could suggest a good one? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I believe there are two conversion kits available in 1/72. Falcon does a vac conversion and RVHP does a resin one. You will have to acquire a either a Hasegawa or Fujimi E-2C Hawkeye for the wings and landing gear. I believe the Falcon kit is available, not sure about the RVHP. It may be available on the private sale market. Other folks may know of more info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RCAFFAN Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) There are 7 different (markings vary) RVHP conversion kits listed on Hannants. The first one is here: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RVHC7209 They say designed to use Hasegawa E-2C. Six are in stock.... Edited August 19, 2018 by RCAFFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) Ouch. The price (RVHP) is almost $100.00 plus shipping. There are several on ebay for $80..00. They also have $9.00 shipping from Hong Kong. Check on the Falcon conversion. It will no doubt be cheaper since it is a vac. Falcon has a website. Looks like the Hasegawa Hawkeye is available on ebay for roughly around $40.00. Edited August 19, 2018 by jpk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Bunker Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) I made a C-2 using the Falcon vac form fuselage and HellerE-2C Hawkeye. I don't know if the Hasegawa E-2C will fit the Falcon conversion as it was designed for the Fujimi kit. P.S. I see you are from the UK. Hannants have the Falcon conversion for £16.99 and a Fujimi E-2C can be picked up for under £20.00 on eBay. Edited August 20, 2018 by Nigel Bunker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SQLModeller Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Nigel and others thanks for the feedback - was having a really hard job trying to find a production model without having to do a "cut and shunt" conversion! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpk Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Well you can always move up to the Kinetic 1/48 C-2A as it is the only complete kit of the Greyhound. I have the kit and while it was molded by Kinetic's previous molding company and not their latest as evidenced by their beautiful F/A-18 series, it is a pretty accurate looking kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SQLModeller Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 yeah I have seen that 1/48 F/A-18 - but im building US Navy 1/72 scale prowlers, hawkeyes, Vikings and wanted a C2 greyhound. Looks like I am going to have to do a conversion. will post some pictures soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eri Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 8/21/2018 at 2:43 AM, SQLModeller said: yeah I have seen that 1/48 F/A-18 - but im building US Navy 1/72 scale prowlers, hawkeyes, Vikings and wanted a C2 greyhound. Looks like I am going to have to do a conversion. will post some pictures soon. How is your progress? I m going down the same path as you, I have completed 1/72 Intruder, Prowler, 2 x Seahawks, S-3 Viking. Currently working on an E-2C Hawkeye 2000. All that i mentioned are in "folded" configuration, either scratched build or wolfpack resin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SQLModeller Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Haven't built it yet - just in the middle of a 1:72 F18 G so it's still on my build list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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