Admiral Puff Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I'm sure it won't be long before Mike Belcher, or someone else in the aftermarket world, will put out a Raven sheet! Definitely too good to let go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin K Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, Admiral Puff said: I'm sure it won't be long before Mike belcher, or someone else in the aftermarket world, will put out a Raven sheet! Definitely too good to let go by. Belcher is a good bet, he could add the Raven to the sheet he already has. That, and someone has to put out the 50th Anniversary scheme, whether it be Mike or in another boxing of the Kinetic Tutor. If anything, aside from the Big 2 crest on the tails, I'd also like to see at most, CFS, FIS , and maybe even the Gimli "G" (1AFS?). In all honesty, I don't see anyone else putting aftermarket Tutor decals out, aside from Belcher. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Puff Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Don't mind who, as long as it's done - properly ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 For your information. It is most likely that following the availability of the 1/48 Kinetic Canadair CT-114 Tutor an aftermarket producer will offer us a 3D printed vinyl decals of the current analog dials cockpit of the Tutor + seat cushion + seabelts. But the same aftermarket producer will also have to offer later a 3D printed vinyl decals of the brand new glass cockpit to come. 20 x active Tutor jets will be upgraded by L3Harris and IMP Aerospace, including glass cockpit instrumentation and associated avionics equipment. The first conversion aircraft serving as prototype has been completed, with testing commencing in March 2023 in Trenton, Ontario followed by operational test in Moose Jaw, home of the 431 Air Demonstration Sqn the Snowbirds. 😎 SharkOwl Take a look here at the brand new Tutor glasss cockpit : https://www.facebook.com/groups/602341376444965/posts/6521876821158028/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin K Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 hours ago, SharkOwl said: For your information. It is most likely that following the availability of the 1/48 Kinetic Canadair CT-114 Tutor an aftermarket producer will offer us a 3D printed vinyl decals of the current analog dials cockpit of the Tutor + seat cushion + seabelts. But the same aftermarket producer will also have to offer later a 3D printed vinyl decals of the brand new glass cockpit to come. 20 x active Tutor jets will be upgraded by L3Harris and IMP Aerospace, including glass cockpit instrumentation and associated avionics equipment. The first conversion aircraft serving as prototype has been completed, with testing commencing in March 2023 in Trenton, Ontario followed by operational test in Moose Jaw, home of the 431 Air Demonstration Sqn the Snowbirds. 😎 SharkOwl Take a look here at the brand new Tutor glasss cockpit : https://www.facebook.com/groups/602341376444965/posts/6521876821158028/ Actually, the kit comes with the standard analog instrument panel, without the current GPS upgrades. So you'd want to do the current panel with the GPS mods, in addition to the new glass cockpit. I have a diagram of the current Snowbird instrument panel if you need it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) Box art - ref. KH48082 - Canadair CT-114 Tutor - Demo Team Sources: https://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=KI-K48082 https://www.facebook.com/Kineticmodel/posts/pfbid02zFFBafuv9iaNgtKaUixC3rXQ4Zusinj6y7UVERZbXPJVTWtK1XNRoUuFkrunM7uTl Quote We are very happy to reveal the BoxArt for the New Gold Series Kinetic Model Kit the 1/48 Scale CT-114 Tutor. Kit Reference: 48082 - CT-114 Tutor The Tutor was the primary jet trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force until 2000s. Also operated by Malaysia, the Tutor is two seat, side by side trainer and attack aircraft. The Royal Canadian Air Force Tutors are retired in early 2000's, but the Demonstration Squadron from RCAF, the world famous Snowbirds continue to fly the aircraft and should be in service until 2030. Tutor's flown by Canadian Forces Snowbirds demonstration team has some improvements on the structure and avionics for better performance on low altitude flights. Snowbirds demonstration at public events throughout North America showcase the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the Canadian Armed Forces. Now we are proud to present this new kit with high technology and the well know Gold Series quality. This amazing boxart by the Antonis Karydis is another way to honor the Canadian Military Community and our loved customers from Canada. V.P. Edited May 26, 2023 by Homebee 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Homebee said: Box art V.P. By the way, concerning Snowbird No.2 here on this superb boxart : A new female pilot recruit this year on the Snowbirds Demo Team is Snowbird No.2, Inside Right Winger, Captain Caitie Clapp originally from Ottawa, C-130 Hercules pilot and QFI / Qualified Flying Instructor on CT-156 Harvard II. A long tradition within the RCAF, the pilots members of the Snowbird Team come not only from the Fighters community, but also from the Transport and Helicopter career pilots and are practically all QFI on CT-156 Harvard II and/or CT-155 Hawk Lift. Photo of Captain Caitie Clapp with Snowbird No.2 technician Corporal Jonathan Benson : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr3ev71rQmE/ Bio of Captain Caitie Clapp : https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/services/showcasing/snowbirds/members/captain-caitie-clapp.html 😎 A+ SharkOwl Edited May 10, 2023 by SharkOwl 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Wonder if there's awards for box art? this would be a contender. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 I pre-ordered three from Lucky Models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Only $53 Cdn? I thought these would be around a hun. For a brand new model that's not bad. After shipping it gets up there. Hoping one of my LHS will have it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 It's a shame it can't be pre-ordered through the UK warehouse with UK RM postage. I'll wait till it's available through there - postage is much cheaper. Jon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Is somebody have an idea of the most probable release date / commercial availability of the Kinetic 1/48 Canadair CT-114 Tutor ? 😎 SharkOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin K Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 minute ago, SharkOwl said: Is somebody have an idea of the most probable release date / commercial availability of the Kinetic 1/48 Canadair CT-114 Tutor ? 😎 SharkOwl As of right now....October release and the model is available for pre-order at Luckymodel or your local hobby shop. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 5/11/2023 at 2:51 PM, Jon Bryon said: It's a shame it can't be pre-ordered through the UK warehouse with UK RM postage. I'll wait till it's available through there - postage is much cheaper. Jon Same in Canada and the US, since there is no stock yet they don’t offer their local warehouse shipping rates yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 5/11/2023 at 9:20 AM, busnproplinerfan said: Only $53 Cdn? I thought these would be around a hun. For a brand new model that's not bad. After shipping it gets up there. Hoping one of my LHS will have it. In the local hobbyshop it probably will be close to $100. The Kinetic CF-104 is also $53 Cdn direct from Lucky but it is much more expensive in the shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Scooby said: In the local hobbyshop it probably will be close to $100. The Kinetic CF-104 is also $53 Cdn direct from Lucky but it is much more expensive in the shops. It's to bad, you try to support the shops, meanwhile you can get the same kit for way less from the far corners of the world. One shop's manager here said if you can find it cheaper get it. He said he recognizes the prices and has no choice but to mark it up. Bit of a conundrum, I think that's the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin K Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 The mark-up is ridiculous, but people were willing to shell out $150 for a sub par kit that was discontinued over 20 years ago, so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Wheels and Wings (who are my LHS) have the kit on pre-order for $71 CAD. Regular price will be $79. https://wheelswingshobbies.com/kink48082-kinetic-1-48-canadair-ct-114-tutor-demo-team/ The biggest equalizer has been shipping prices out of Hong Kong. Lucky Model has a huge sale on now with 20-25% off everything at the moment. However, unless you're willing to take their flat rate surface shipping option and wait a few months air mail is about the same as the kit if not more. I've often picked the surface shipping since I'm rarely in that much of a rush. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 5 hours ago, FG2Si said: The biggest equalizer has been shipping prices out of Hong Kong. Lucky Model has a huge sale on now with 20-25% off everything at the moment. However, unless you're willing to take their flat rate surface shipping option and wait a few months air mail is about the same as the kit if not more. They have the low surface rate only for some countries. Unfortunately most European countries do not have the low surface mail rate and no local Luckymodel warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 9:14 AM, busnproplinerfan said: It's to bad, you try to support the shops, meanwhile you can get the same kit for way less from the far corners of the world. One shop's manager here said if you can find it cheaper get it. He said he recognizes the prices and has no choice but to mark it up. Bit of a conundrum, I think that's the word. I think the problem is there is always a distributor in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 12 hours ago, Scooby said: I think the problem is there is always a distributor in between. That could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 On 6/3/2023 at 10:51 AM, Colin K said: The mark-up is ridiculous, but people were willing to shell out $150 for a sub par kit that was discontinued over 20 years ago, so who knows. Great Hobbies has them listed for $79.99. https://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=KINK48082&ref=similarprodside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Hello from Québec, Canada. For your information. Some Canadian online hobby shop are sharing the following message : Quote : ''The release date for Kinetic's highly anticipated 1/48 CT-114 Tutor has been delayed until the First Quarter of 2024.'' Unquote. 😎 SharkOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Another to check out is luckymodel. I understand they have stock in Canada and are still pre ordering. I priced it with surface mail at $73. https://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=KI-K48082 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkOwl Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Update. From canadian modellers who have directly collaborate with Kinetic for the 1/48 Canadair CT-114 Tutor project, it seems that moulds have not been cut yet so Q1 2024 is unlikely. It will most probably be a commercial launch for Q2 2024 or Q3 2024. In the meantime, be informed that our friends of Leading Edge Models just reissue an interesting decal sheet at 1/48 and 1/72 scales, covering RCAF 1967 Golden Centennaires CT-114, CT-133 and CF-104. 😎 SharkOwl Leading Edge Models facebook reference : https://www.facebook.com/lemdecal/posts/pfbid02rhXbG4KGZzvUedqG4nSsAXbbQKUKLuYbW8rhxmSWLj8rGUVVKPNJxrcBj97vAN6wl 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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