CJP Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Rui Silva said: Hi Pappy and Biggu, Just to inform you of what aftermarket is available for this kit (and the extent of my AMS disease...) here you have a list of what I bought: Eduard Big Ed 4965 Aires 4593 S-2F wheels and paint masks Attack Squadron 48006 US Navy Mk 54 Depth Charges Aerobonus 480050 US Navy Mk 44 torpedoes Quickboost 48512 S2F engines Quickboost 48483 S2F exhaust Quickboost 48508 S2F intakes Quickboost 48569 S2F propellers with tool Quickboost 48531 S2F pylons Quickboost 48530 S2F tail wheel Quickboost 48529 S2F radar I don't know if the Mk 54 depth charges were still used by the S-2E Tracker, can anyone help me on this question? Rui Gday guys - I found an aftermarket producer called DMOLD and he makes replacement engine nacelles and a forward fuselage correction resin set for the 1/48 Tracker although currently not available but may be later in the year according to website - listed on his page 3 of 1/48 resin sets http://dmold-modelworks.com/contents/en-us/d2_02.html CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I ALWAYS learn something when I come here.................... thanks guys, I will keep the list from Rui, and check out the site from CJP, and of course still sit at the back of the class and watch this awesome build..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 A few other aftermarket bits and there is still more : Belcher Bits BB33 CS2F conversion. Barracuda Studios BR48279 early style main wheels. Wolfpack WP48137 wingfold. Royale Resin R093 weighted wheels-late style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks TBC, Mike Blecher is a great guy to deal with, he also has decals for our Trackers........ I would really love to do a "Firecat" which is a civilian fire bomber, but I need Syhart to scale up there decal set ..................OR I could do a RCN machine, but certainly my efforts won't be as good as you are doing Pappy...... this is a fine tutorial, and I'm watching every move with great interest........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBC Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 33 minutes ago, Biggu said: Thanks TBC, Mike Blecher is a great guy to deal with, he also has decals for our Trackers........ I would really love to do a "Firecat" which is a civilian fire bomber, but I need Syhart to scale up there decal set ..................OR I could do a RCN machine, but certainly my efforts won't be as good as you are doing Pappy...... this is a fine tutorial, and I'm watching every move with great interest........ https://www.shopdrawdecal.com/searchresults.asp?cat=1886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Thanks TBC, but I would really prefer a Canadian airframe, this is what I have in mind https://www.google.com/search?q=conair+fire+cat&client=firefox-b-ab&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjB7Kr8nLPcAhX8GDQIHTVhAdUQiR56BAgHEBY&biw=1680&bih=893 These guys used to fly just 25 miles from my house.... If I can't get these I will do a Cal Fire bird..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Such a cool looking plane. Its looking really good. I assume you will fold the wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 On 7/21/2018 at 4:13 PM, Pappy said: G'day Mick, I think I may be a 'serial starter', there should a be a group for this, hi everyone, my name is Pappy and I am a serial starter. I hope you guys are toasty up there, because it is bloody cold down here, but otherwise, all is well, I have three hobby shops within 30mins and found local model group - winning! cheers, Pappy Three model shops isn't too bad for where you are and a local model group is a plus. We had a two and a half week trip through Qld over the school holidays. Warm in NW Qld but became cooler as we arrived to a cold snap when we got home. Have just spent two nights camping near Warwick too...Brrr...cold with a few minuses on the temp gauge. Trying to keep toasty. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Great work there Pappy, shame you missed the GB close, doesn't it always happen? I do like the Taracker, maybe one day, I'll finish may Tracer conversion of the Hesegawa kit! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Any up dates Pappy?? I'm drooling here....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 16 hours ago, heloman1 said: Great work there Pappy, shame you missed the GB close, doesn't it always happen? I do like the Taracker, maybe one day, I'll finish may Tracer conversion of the Hesegawa kit! Colin G'day Colin, Life keeps interrupting my chi unfortunately, but a Tracer is something you don't see very often. I know someone who is building the old Collectaire Resin 1/48 kit. That will be impressive when done. 11 hours ago, Biggu said: Any up dates Pappy?? I'm drooling here....... G'day Biggu, Unfortunately I will be away from home due to a work trip so there will be no updates for a little while....... On 7/23/2018 at 1:51 PM, Mick Drover said: Three model shops isn't too bad for where you are and a local model group is a plus. We had a two and a half week trip through Qld over the school holidays. Warm in NW Qld but became cooler as we arrived to a cold snap when we got home. Have just spent two nights camping near Warwick too...Brrr...cold with a few minuses on the temp gauge. Trying to keep toasty. Mick G'day Mick, It does get cold out that way, I have been t a few Christmas and July events out towards Girraween and the winter food certainly made more sense than eating it in December. I am very toasty at the moment though, relaxing in the tropical north, eating my laksa and paw paw salad whilst looking at the sea gulls fighting over chips, cheers, Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 5:00 AM, Pappy said: G'day Colin, Life keeps interrupting my chi unfortunately, but a Tracer is something you don't see very often. I know someone who is building the old Collectaire Resin 1/48 kit. That will be impressive when done. G'day Biggu, Unfortunately I will be away from home due to a work trip so there will be no updates for a little while....... G'day Mick, It does get cold out that way, I have been t a few Christmas and July events out towards Girraween and the winter food certainly made more sense than eating it in December. I am very toasty at the moment though, relaxing in the tropical north, eating my laksa and paw paw salad whilst looking at the sea gulls fighting over chips, cheers, Pappy Thanks Pappy. The Tracer dish is solid Perspex, I may need some metal stuts to hold it up. I have a granious plan of the whole Tracker family but... I think I may have a Falcom vac-form conversion soemwhere too. Enjoy your trip, doesn't sound like work! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 hour ago, heloman1 said: Thanks Pappy. The Tracer dish is solid Perspex, I may need some metal stuts to hold it up. I have a granious plan of the whole Tracker family but... I think I may have a Falcom vac-form conversion soemwhere too. Enjoy your trip, doesn't sound like work! Colin It has its moments :P As the old saying goes: "Find something to do that you enjoy and you will not work a day in your life" Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 WORK, is highly OVER RATED..................................... just sayin............................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 On 7/27/2018 at 11:29 AM, Pappy said: It has its moments As the old saying goes: "Find something to do that you enjoy and you will not work a day in your life" Pappy I did indeed for 9 years I was a grubber in the FAA on Gannets and then Wessex. I enjoyed it emencely but then it became a drudge. Forutately I fouund a position as an industrial modelmaker,after my time. Rip, stoot and tare most of the time but there were a few projects that gave me emence satisfaction. It did however at the time tamper with my hobby! I got through it and now after 50 years + of plastic modelling I thing I'm getting the best out of it. Britmodeller has been a boon... Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basket Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 An absolute joy to follow . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 G'day people, So I have been able to drag this one out of the cupboard of aimless destiny during the Chrissy break and managed to get a little more done with it. I have managed to get some paint of the inner wing/nacelle sections and the fuselage. The inner wing sections are only dry fitted in the pics below, The nacelles still need some more work and engine cowls were only temporarily attached using PVA glue to allow me to mask and paint the anti-glare sections, The cowlings have since been removed and I will work on getting the donks sorted next, cheers, Pappy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemguy3000 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Hurray! The Tracker returns! Great to see you back with this one. It’s looking superb. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 This is a great reference for people who have the Kinetic Tracker in their stash - I will be referring to your techniques when I get around to mine CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 G'day David, 20 hours ago, Chemguy3000 said: Hurray! The Tracker returns! Great to see you back with this one. It’s looking superb. David Thanks, it is still fighting me a litlle but at least it is still trundling along 18 hours ago, phildagreek said: Looking good! cheers Phil, 6 hours ago, CJP said: This is a great reference for people who have the Kinetic Tracker in their stash - I will be referring to your techniques when I get around to mine CJP G'day CJP, I would not pay too much attention as I have made some mistakes and used some artistic licence here and there and anyway, at this pace you may well finish yours before I finish mine! cheers, Pappy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Fantastic work on this Tracker! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 13 hours ago, Pappy said: G'day CJP, I would not pay too much attention as I have made some mistakes and used some artistic licence here and there and anyway, at this pace you may well finish yours before I finish mine! cheers, Pappy Naah mine is still tucked away in the wardrobe with the rest of my stash so long way off starting yet - I like the artistic approach you've taken and I would rather try & capture the "feel" of the aircraft than count rivets so to speak. CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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