Out2gtcha Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Well gents, this is it, Kitty Hawk Models brand new 1/32nd OS2U Kingfisher! This will be a demonstrator model for Glen @ KHM, to display at shows and what-not to promote the kit.The kit itself has been VERY anticipated not just by me, but as I can see by the reaction on the forums and social media, by a LOT of others as well. Im pretty sure others here will be doing an IBR of the OS2U, so I will not be going into every single detail that the kit has in it, as the minutia of the kit will be covered in great detail Im sure.I will go over what I normally would on a WIP, as this is a build review first and foremost, to give those interested in the kit and opportunity to see how the kit builds up.On to the show then! This one will be strictly OOB since its a manufacturers demo, but I have yet to determine the scheme, as I believe Glen has something special in mind for this.The kit in OOB form is QUITE nice, and I can say I honestly have NO affiliation with KHM, other than building these types of demo models, and this kit might have some of the best molding features I have yet seen from this new gen of KHM LSPs. As my standard WIP fair, I like showing what we have up front. The kit itself is really well molded, has excellent surface detail, and so far I find no mold issues, short shots or other manu flubs. The glass parts come in the now standard KHM separate box inside the kit, keeping them safe and out of harms way.The instructions are now the standard 8x5 or so booklet style with clear and concise directions, also containing all of the OOB scheme profiles as well. Some very attractive schemes chosen IMHO: Decals are also well done, and in register, and include IP decals, as this method seemed to work decent as an OOB solution on my Bronco as well:On to the plastic then!The kit looks to be well engineered, and has some very fine detail to it, including raised rivets, and even some raised panels, and recessed panel lines:MORE..................... Edited February 23, 2016 by Out2gtcha alain11, Uncarina, dutik and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Will be watching this one with interest. Regards. Andy Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Cool! I look forward to seeing this one coming together Brian Craig Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Nicely done crew boarding latter: Thats all for now folks! Ill be starting this one in the next day or two, as even though Im going back on call on Thanksgiving, I have Thurs, Fri Sat, Sun off, so I think I will start the Kingfisher in earnest!! Rick Griewski, CANicoll, Uncarina and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I have to review this one for another site, so I'm watching to see if there are any issues you encounter. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hubert Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Where's my copy I need to review this one for ME!! Out2gtcha and Bill_S 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Kit looks great Brian. I'm intrigued to find out what scheme you'll land on. Jim Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Stop teasing, and CUT SOME PLASTIC!!! Out2gtcha and Vandy 1 VX 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Tracking on your effort and.... The Pacific Coast Models ship date. Rick Out2gtcha and Vandy 1 VX 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I am looking forward to this kit and will definitely be buying one. I see there will be a little fill work to do with rivets, IIRC the fuse and wings were welded not riveted. Lars Befring, Out2gtcha, simmerit and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I'm In Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Looking forward to this one, Brian. Kev Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Brian, Thanks for sharing this! Cheers, Tom Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 This is gonna be cool! John Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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