Grumman s2a tracker, us navy, vs24,buaer 4723, cvs9 uss essex ca 1961. Kinetic is back with another completely newtooled subject in 148 scale, the long anticipated s2. Caracal models cd48005 s2 trackers around the world. Malibu boat raised decal 5974321 wakesetter silver black white 5 pc. Crawford graphix 2 mirror decals for tracker bass boats grizzly pontoon targa.
Eduard b17g flying fortress mid section photo etch interior details 148 49361. Erik pilawskii posted in your web site, it was the shturmovik flew by sr. Grumman s2a tracker, buaer 6411 on the cvs37 uss princeton, 1955. Aztec decals 148 old warriors quetzales az48045 for sale.
Our second decal sheet provides 10 different options for the 148 kineticitaleri s 2 tracker kits. The tail code numbers are way wrong for the plane, because the old pilot could not remember it, but the plane number 15 was his aircraft. Il2 singleseater valerio sericano il2 singleseater accurate miniatures 148, that i built thanks to precious informations founded in your web site. Caracal model decals unique marking for military aircraft 2 148 172 updated. This set that has been prepared for 148 and 172 scaled models also comprises tail numbers for f104 and rff4 series. Eagle strike me262 a1a2, too little, too late part iv decals 148 065. So far we have made mainly swedish air force subjects but we will extend to other as well. If you are building a model aircraft diorama scene then check out the diorama details section for ground. Their third addition to the range is a 148 scale grumman s2e s2c tracker. Turkish air forces p47d thunderbolt stars and crescent with nose arts48005.
Grumman s2g tracker, us navy, vs38,buaer 152334, cv63 uss kitty hawk,ca 1973. Model planes engine sets 148 scale bna model world. Two years ago, kinetic released the first injectionmolded s2 tracker kit to be produced in 148 scale. I ended up using a mix of kit decals and scalemaster decals to get the right tail code and squadron markings. Kittyhawk s 1 48 f2h 2 banshee you did what in four days. I tried to put on some decals and they would just disintegrate break up into tiny pieces when i attempted to slide them off the carrier. Make offer lot of 4 f80 148 microscale decal kit 4835 490164 4836 x2 oop rare. Despite that great kit, many modelers wanted the shortfuselaged variant as there are a variety of possibilities with that airframe.
The topside decal is the worst fit ever, there are some small molding inconsistencies, my kit didnt have the light in the big radome and some other smaller things, but all in all this is a very. Both these releases contain identical plastic components to each other, only the instructions and decals changed. I will use the eduard big ed set, dmold fuselagenacelle correction, steel beach seats,engines, props, pylons, tail wheel and finish it off with fightertown decals for vs30 modex 103. Neomega did one in resin, and shortrun injection companies bilek and valom have also issued 148 colt. Letter and number boat decals, letter and number boat. Please see the various categories below to browse the decals by scale. True details 148 f4f wildcat wheel set smooth thread 48014. This sheet will contain markings for two early dark sea blue s2f1 trackers from vs20 and vs21 from the 19551956 timeframe. The first was a soviet unionmade desk top model kit similar to the allyn and microscale kits. The grumman tracker, originally designated s2f hence its nickname, stoof, and later renumbered as the s2, was the first purposedesigned antisubmarine warfare aircraft to enter service with the us navy. Tigerhead decals is releasing a new turkish air force marking and numbers set. Once again a chinese company has come to the chalk board and wiped away a kit from the modelers top ten desired list, this time it is kinetic with the s2f tracker in 148 scale.
Ill now do what i should have done when i first received the kit scan the. This is the 148 scale p51 lettering, numbers, kill markings for natural finish plastic model aircraft decal by warbird decals. New mint in the package offered for sale is a set of 1 48 scale decals for the american s 2 tracker in latin american service. Twitter opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window. That was the s2e long fuselage which saw service in a variety of air arms around the world.
Hasegawas avengertarpon kit remains clearly the best in 172scale, which is not surprising given the age of its airfix, frog and academy rivals academy may not be as old as the first two, but its much like and engraved detail version of frogs tarpon. Cal fire currently has 23 s 2ts that are utilized statewide. Another release was from italeri and was for a tr1ab sky patrol. Tracker boat decals, tracker boat stickers, tracker boat. Here is our firstlook at kinetic s 48024 148 s 2e tracker kit. Prior to starting, a fellow modeler, on hearing that i was planning to build the kit, told me youll regret it. Shop engine detail parts for 148 scale military aircraft, helicopter and airplane model kits. Small side windows are also provided in clear, and these are slightly too small for the s2e, but slightly too large for the s2f1. This kit, according to the information brought by mr. Mikebelcher s 2 a b a c k d a t i n g t h e s 2 e w a s s t r e t c h e d f r o m a n s 2 a b y 1 4 0. Even after a long and distinguished military career, the s2 was also highly sought after as a fire bomber and fought fires in the us, canada, france, and the netherlands. Here we present our growing range of details and conversion. Eagle strike fa18c hornet decals 172 019 vfa192, vfa151, cag aircraft. A compromise, undoubtedly, and for those who have to have the windows the right size, simply increase the opening and use a.
Grumman s2 tracker model kit all the model kits and accessories for grumman s2 tracker models are at. We have hundreds of discount genuine tracker boat decals to choose from, including sun tracker decals, party cruiser stickers, bass buggy decals, and decals for other tracker models. Unfollow 148 tracker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Box art for italeris s2 tracker kit, a reboxing of the kineic kit. Internet modeler kinetic 148 grumman s2es2g tracker.
This sheet includes 2 agressor aircraft including a bluegray fa18c with vfc12 and a desert camo f5e with vfc111 148 f5n vfc111 bad boy sundowners decal sheet from two bobs aviation graphics. Fcm luftwaffe squadron unit emblems markings decals 1. Grumman s2f tracker decals for s2f1 us navy vf32 1962. One of the original releases from testor called the kit a lockheed tr1a. The only adjustment i made was the name of the ship the uss bennington as the customer purchasing the model. I masked the window areas and applied masking solution as well before.
S2f tracker wheels kinetic 148aires re4593 aires aire4593. Decals are provided for one airplane, an s2e flown by vs37 aboard uss. You cant see anything in there through the windows, so dont worry. Grummans s2 tracker was the first purposebuilt carrierbased. C45 expeditor part 2 the military version of the very successful beechcraft 18 twinengine light transport aircraft served the worlds air forces as the c45 expeditor. Here is a few pictures of one of the ac that i was involved with. Grumman s2 tracker model kit all the model kits at 1001hobbies. I had decided to make this an australian navy tracker and the hawkeye decals were great for this job. Kinetic 148 s2eg tracker, by tom cleaver modeling madness. This kit makes the fifth time that the an2 has been kitted in 148 scale.
Decoration creative stickers and recreational decoration. The s 2t air tanker is part of cal fire s air program modernization efforts that will result in the safest and most efficient mix of aircraft to carry out the fire fighting mission. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 30 per page 60 per page 120 per page 180 per page 300 per page page of 2. Now that the short s2 tracker kit is here, i will be releasing the us navy early trackers sheet i have drawn a while ago. Hasegawas 172 scale grumman tarpon ii by mark davies. Four marking options for 1980s air national guard t33s florida, massachusetts, michigan and pennsylvania ang. Bombshell decals high quality decals for scale aircraft. This ac is an awesome plane to fly in and be around. Box art for italeri s s 2 tracker kit, a reboxing of the kineic kit. This decal sheet provides seven marking options for the new kinetic 1 48 f5a kit, including a usaf skoshi tiger example from the vietnam war, complete with mission markings.
We specialize in aftermarket reproductions of discontinued or hard to find decals. Inspecting the kit contents it is obvious that more tracker variants are planned. While the decals in this release cover the rocaf, you can use aftermarket. Hasegawa 172 s2f tracker finescale modeler essential. Kinetic 48074 148 s2aeg tracker rocaf kit first look. Shop here and save on raised foam filled boat decals, tracker boat graphics, selfadhesive boat pinstriping, and more. I like wwii history, and so, i usually add a pilots history to assembly of my kits. Ki45kai hei, 11th hakkotai, kokon tai, hokota aibase, ibaragi prefecture, japan, november 1944 ki45kai tei sn 4101, dokuritsu 25th chutai, liaoyang, manchuria, february 1945 ki45kai hei, 5th hiko sentai, negros, phillipines, august 1944. It is good to see a 148 kit of this much used multipurpose aircraft.
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