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1/48 - Cessna O-2A Skymaster by ICM - released


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ICM is to release 1/48th Cessna O-2 kits in 2020

 

- ref. 48290 - Cessna O-2A Skymaster, American Reconnaissance Aircraft - released

Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ICM48290

 

- ref. 48291 - Cessna O-2A US Navy Service  - released

Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ICM48291

 

V.P.

 

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Have to say this is a very welcome kit from a company that I think will get it right.  Very excited and will definately add one to my list of buys for 2020.  I will go for a Vietnam FAC but could be swayed by something flown by the Air America.  (Sorry Honey about the creaping expansion of my stash)

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On 12/27/2019 at 4:57 PM, Harold55 said:

Have to say this is a very welcome kit from a company that I think will get it right.  Very excited and will definately add one to my list of buys for 2020.  I will go for a Vietnam FAC but could be swayed by something flown by the Air America.  (Sorry Honey about the creaping expansion of my stash)

Simple 'problem' Harold just buy two :D you won't be alone!

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On 1/17/2020 at 2:23 AM, flarpen said:

How big is the difference between the O-2A and the Cessna F337G Super Skymaster?

 

I would like to build one of these:

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Externally the difference is the extra windows on the door/side and the top of the cockpit.

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58 minutes ago, flarpen said:

Ok, so no size differences?

Skymaster

Length: 29 ft 9 in (9.07 m)

Wingspan: 38 ft 09 in (11.81 m)

Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)

 

O-2

Length: 29 ft 9 in (9.07 m)

Wingspan: 38 ft 2 in (11.58 m)

Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)

 

A difference of 7 (.1778 M) inches in wingspan or about 1/8 inch (3.175mm) in 48 scale.

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On 12/27/2019 at 9:43 PM, Rui Silva said:

I could do a Portuguese AF "Puxa-Empurra" (Pull-Push) Reims-Cessna FTB 337!

 

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Completely forgot the FAP operated these too !..............That now means I have to build at least three (USAF - Vietnam, Rhodesia and now FAP !)

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On 1/17/2020 at 2:23 AM, flarpen said:

How big is the difference between the O-2A and the Cessna F337G Super Skymaster?

 

I would like to build one of these:

 

In addition to the window configuartion, the vertical tail joint to the booms looks to be another obvious difference, with those being much more faired in compared to the O-2.

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Great news, and already more than one boxing planned from the start. I was expecting Roden to get it done in 1/48 after their release of the 1/32 kit, similar to what they did with the O-1.

 

Will be curious what ICM plans are for the left side window for the O-2A; original small window only (like Roden) and/or later enlarged window option?  I really hope it's the small if they do only one but having that second window option opens up even more OOB options for markings.

 

The AOA decals 1/32 sheet for Vietnam O-2s will be redone for this 1/48 kit with at least one scheme swapped out for another.

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8 hours ago, ziggyfoos said:

 

In addition to the window configuartion, the vertical tail joint to the booms looks to be another obvious difference, with those being much more faired in compared to the O-2.

Yes the vertical tail joints were reinforced. 
Also wingtips, entry door, prop spinner comes to mind.
 

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On 5/14/2020 at 12:34 AM, B.sin said:

Why thank you, Mr.Uncle Uncool!

 

On 5/14/2020 at 12:32 AM, Uncle Uncool said:

I'll back up Mr Sinacore in his request. It'd be awesome if ICM released an accurate Su-15TM kit in 1/48.

Yeh, it would...

Cheers,

 

Unc2

What does this have to do with the Cessna O-2A ?.....any connection ?.

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1 hour ago, Tiger331 said:

 

What does this have to do with the Cessna O-2A ?.....any connection ?.

Exactly. mention of an Su-15 has NOTHING to do with this thread, please keep it on topic.

 

Thx

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