wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hi everyone, This kit was really fun to build. I ended up having to scribe the whole plane which I think brought out more detail. Anyway, hope you like her. Steve :O) DSC08391 by Steve Cook, on Flickr DSC08394 by Steve Cook, on Flickr DSC08397 by Steve Cook, on Flickr DSC08398 by Steve Cook, on Flickr DSC08399 by Steve Cook, on Flickr DSC08400 by Steve Cook, on Flickr 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 That's a really nice build. Much to admire, but what strikes me most is how flush you've made the cockpit transparencies with the fuselage, and more generally that you've made the aircraft look rugged, just like the real one. Furthermore - it's a Tracker! How good is that! -Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NontasB Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Awesome model, great rescribing and very nice details added!! Which decal sheet did you use? I'm looking for a decal sheet for my Tracker but I'm afraid I will have to print my own decals since I haven't found anything yet. Regards, Nontas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Hi Nontas, I have both a Hasegawa S2F-U (Japanese marks) 1/72 available as well as decals (set 72-443). I really want to sell them as a set. If you are interested let me know via PM Martin Edited March 3, 2017 by RidgeRunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 hours ago, Mountain goat said: That's a really nice build. Much to admire, but what strikes me most is how flush you've made the cockpit transparencies with the fuselage, and more generally that you've made the aircraft look rugged, just like the real one. Furthermore - it's a Tracker! How good is that! -Jay Thank you Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 hours ago, NontasB said: Awesome model, great rescribing and very nice details added!! Which decal sheet did you use? I'm looking for a decal sheet for my Tracker but I'm afraid I will have to print my own decals since I haven't found anything yet. Regards, Nontas Thank you Nontas. I bought the decals from eBay they are: Details about Print Scale Decals 1/72 GRUMMAN S-2 TRACKER U.S. Navy ASW Aircraft hdhfd by Steve Cook, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hi Steve, Did you have any issues? Printscale are notorious for being oversized. Having said that you build looks great!! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Nice clean build. Looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Great looking Tracker. You have done a great job on her. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Hi Steve, Did you have any issues? Printscale are notorious for being oversized. Having said that you build looks great!! Martin Hi Martin, these decals are super fragile. You will have to add a few coats of clear decal film to make them easier to apply, The rudder decal fit very nicely except it was a little short on the tip but a color match fixed that problem. All the rest of the decals were excellent, Best regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Mark4700 said: Nice clean build. Looks awesome. Thank you Mark. I really like doing 1/72 scale. I was doing 1/48 for a number of years and noticed our club president putting out some really nice builds which sparked my interest in the scale. Plus they don't take up that much room and I save money on paint and supplies. Best regards, Steve 1 hour ago, Robert said: Great looking Tracker. You have done a great job on her. Robert Thank you Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NontasB Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, wisco8 said: Thank you Nontas. I bought the decals from eBay they are: Details about Print Scale Decals 1/72 GRUMMAN S-2 TRACKER U.S. Navy ASW Aircraft hdhfd by Steve Cook, on Flickr I didn't know that Printscale had released decals for the Tracker!! Thanks for the info Steve! Regards, Nontas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, wisco8 said: I was doing 1/48 for a number of years and noticed our club president putting out some really nice builds which sparked my interest in the scale. Plus they don't take up that much room and I save money on paint and supplies. It is great to see someone converted! 1/72 is the true scale ....... Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Very nice. Haven't seen a Tracker model for a while. Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Scimitar said: Very nice. Haven't seen a Tracker model for a while. Thanks for posting Thank you!! I have one more to do. Hopefully I can get it finished this year. Best regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 A very neat build and same here - quite some time since I came across a Tracker. I did hear of a new release Kinetic kit but that's in 1/48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Nice neat Tracker - that aerial looks really fiddly and well done - is it from stretched sprue? Edited March 3, 2017 by CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Lovely neat and colourful Tracker Steve............great to see a fellow Hasegawa Tracker builder posting theirs .......and a great job on what must be the most complicated aerial arrangement on any aircraft................ Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Knight_Flyer said: A very neat build and same here - quite some time since I came across a Tracker. I did hear of a new release Kinetic kit but that's in 1/48. Thank you Knight Flyer. I just scribed the whole thing and saved some money. Best regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, CJP said: Nice neat Tracker - that aerial looks really fiddly and well done - is it from stretched sprue? Thank you CJP. the wires are made using EZ line, it stretches and is very flexible. Best regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, adey m said: Lovely neat and colourful Tracker Steve............great to see a fellow Hasegawa Tracker builder posting theirs .......and a great job on what must be the most complicated aerial arrangement on any aircraft................ Adrian Thank you Adrian. I have done some WW1 planes that could drive you to the rubber room. It wasn't so bad , compared to rigging a sailing ship or even some battle ships. I had fun though. I'm beginning to enjoy the 1/72 scale kits more now. Best regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, wisco8 said: Thank you Adrian. I have done some WW1 planes that could drive you to the rubber room. It wasn't so bad , compared to rigging a sailing ship or even some battle ships. I had fun though. I'm beginning to enjoy the 1/72 scale kits more now. Best regards, Steve My regards to you too Steve as a fellow Hasegawa Tracker rigger.................... all the best Steve Adrian Edited March 4, 2017 by adey m 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Nicely done - not one you see too often! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisco7 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 3/4/2017 at 3:23 AM, adey m said: My regards to you too Steve as a fellow Hasegawa Tracker rigger.................... all the best Steve Adrian That's an EXCELLENT !!!! Tracker Adrian!!! You did an outstanding job Sir!! Awesome animation!! Best regards, Steve On 3/4/2017 at 10:49 AM, phildagreek said: Very nice! Thank you Phil!! Best regards, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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