SAT69 Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 6 hours ago, SleeperService said: Long since given up trying to understand folks.... That's why some of us prefer pets to people. Though I prefer really nice people to pets ... O.K. maybe just a little bit. 😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 16 hours ago, Des said: Bought a set when ICM said that they would be releasing the kit but wondering if AOA might be reducing their 1/32 sheet down to 1/48 for this as well - https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AOA32025?result-token=k19nP Ya, that's been the plan since the announcement of this kit earlier this year. I'm waiting for the kit itself first before the decal work. On 1/23/2020 at 5:24 AM, ziggyfoos said: 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 While you've got your resizing hat on there's 32-004 and the Testors 48th decals are pants. Looks like I'll be building more than one O-2 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 If the 1/32 scale kit needed brass undercarriage this one will definitely need it. Fear not Aerocraft will be supplying your needs in this regard, as soon as I am able to secure a kit, the parts will be off to the casters. so just remember that when you get your kit/ kits. 😃 Ali 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Just now, Ali62 said: If the 1/32 scale kit needed brass undercarriage this one will definitely need it. Fear not Aerocraft will be supplying your needs in this regard, as soon as I am able to secure a kit, the parts will be off to the casters. so just remember that when you get your kit/ kits. 😃 Ali That's good news Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 15/05/2020 at 18:57, TEXANTOMCAT said: You can only build an 0-2 to this (and yes it is about a FAC 0-2 and is rather wonderful) I wonder if theyll do a civvy 337? Thanks for that link, not heard that one before, very moving. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHWinter Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 5/26/2020 at 11:03 PM, ForestFan said: Looking forward to this. Can we hope for a Bronco to follow..... Oh, yes indeed, a Bronco would be (another) great move by ICM! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, RHWinter said: Oh, yes indeed, a Bronco would be (another) great move by ICM! Now you're talking! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisov Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Available from Hannants now. https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ICM48290?result-token=gGMTQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Mine arrived this morning from Hannants, just had a chance for a quick look but first impressions are it’s very nice. Clean mouldings with nice engraved lines, clean & clear transparent parts with some good looking decals for a couple of different versions. Looking forward to building it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Reviewed here yesterday in case any of you missed it 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 New AOA decals - ref. 48-017 - FAC & BS BOMBER OSCAR DEUCES / USAF/VNAF O-2A/O-2B Skymasters in the Vietnam War Source: http://www.aoadecals.com/48017/home.htm Quote This 1/48 decal sheet includes marking options for O-2 Skymasters in the Vietnam War primarily operated by the United State Air Force (USAF) in the Forward Air Controller (FAC) role. The O-2B, the psychological warfare variant, also served in the war utilitizing its leaflet dispenser and loudspeaker - earning the nickname of bullsh*t bomber. The South Vietnam Air Force (VNAF) also operated a small number of O-2A Skymasters later in the war. 14 Marking Options Included: USAF - ten O-2A options (overall grey and overall black) and three O-2B options (camouflaged) [Please note: as of the date of this decal release, there is no O-2B kit or conversion available] VNAF - one O-2A option (110th Observation Squadron) Airframe data/stencil sets provided for TWO aircraft (variations of certain markings also provided). Stencils are based on original 1970 Cessna/USAF drawings and contemporary photographs during the Vietnam War period and are applicable to the early original small pilot's side window version depicted in the kit. Bonus markings of the large white THE FAC wing marking for overall black aircraft are also provided; however, the three overall black options on this decal release did not have this marking. This wing marking was possibly used by 21st TASS, whose Skymasters otherwise were overall black with very minimal red markings. Unfortunately during the research for this sheet, no serial numbers were confirmed for one of these aircraft marked with THE FAC wing marking. V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Aerocraft Models dedicated 1/48th Cessna O-2A Skymaster brass undercarriage set Source: https://aerocraftmodels.bigcartel.com/product/cessna-o-2a-skymaster-brass-undercarriage V.P. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Peewit dedicated mask - ref. M48018 - Cessna O-2A Skymaster https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/PEE48018 V.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) Expected late september 2020 - ref. 48291 - Cessna O-2A US Navy Service Sources: http://www.icm.com.ua/news/706-cessna-o-2a-us-navy-service.html https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ICM48291 V.P. Edited September 8, 2020 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Released - ref. 48291 - Cessna O-2A US Navy Service https://icm.com.ua/aviation/cessna-o-2a-us-navy-service/ Source: https://www.facebook.com/ICM.Models/posts/1456625224530411 V.P. Edited January 31, 2021 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 6:39 PM, Homebee said: New AOA decals - ref. 48-017 - FAC & BS BOMBER OSCAR DEUCES / USAF/VNAF O-2A/O-2B Skymasters in the Vietnam War Source: http://www.aoadecals.com/48017/home.htm Now released (and ordered) - https://www.aoadecals.com/48017/home.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 In box review in your favourite forum - ref. 48291 - Cessna O-2A US Navy Service https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235081324-cessna-o-2a-us-navy-service-48291-148-icm-via-hannants-ltd/ V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) New boxing in 2021 - ref. 48292 - Cessna O-2A (late production), USAF Observation Aircraft NEW - I quarter Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ICM48292 V.P. Edited January 6, 2021 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) Box art - ref. 48292 - Cessna O-2A (late production), USAF Observation Aircraft Release expected in March 2021. Source: https://icm.com.ua/ru/aviation/o-2a-pozdnego-proyzvodstva-2/ V.P. Edited February 20, 2021 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistervampire319 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 So what was a late production? I only knew of either a O-2A or O-2B version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggyfoos Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, sinistervampire319 said: So what was a late production? I only knew of either a O-2A or O-2B version. The enlarged left hand side window, it extended further up the side to the roof. Can see it in the boxart image well. Don't have my refs handy but as I recall it started with around 1968ish production. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistervampire319 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, ziggyfoos said: The enlarged left hand side window, it extended further up the side to the roof. Can see it in the boxart image well. Don't have my refs handy but as I recall it started with around 1968ish production. Ah ok. Never heard it called a late version before. Just a window mod. Like the upper windows and the right side windows. Some had both side windows some only had the door window and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcV Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hi all, Any idea where the kit can be bought at a reasonable price - i.e. does anyone know of any reliable Ukrainian model shops that do mail order? Thanks all. Marc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, MarcV said: Hi all, Any idea where the kit can be bought at a reasonable price - i.e. does anyone know of any reliable Ukrainian model shops that do mail order? Thanks all. Marc. Ja, maar niet zo ver als Ukraine. Uitdrukkelijk aanbevelen: Passion 132 https://www.passion132.com/gb/ of Domino https://www.dominomodel.com/index.php?lang=nl V.P. Edited January 31, 2021 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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