thierry laurent Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Hi gents, It looks this was probably not the case but was the ID kit ever re-released? This is one of the rare vacs in which I have interest in but I have never seen one available anywhere. Another idea is a conversion of one of my old F-104 kits but even if there is a lineage link between both planes, I never assessed if that was a realistic idea....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I have seen them on ebay, last time was in the States a year or two ago... thierry laurent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) http://www.modelalice.com/product/172-148-133-124-118-116-112-18-16-us-usa-lockheed-u2-u-2-senior-span-high-altitude-reconnaissance-electronic-warfare-vintage-biplane-jet-fighter-helicopter-bomber-military-transport-aircraft/ $29 for the 1/33 card U-2R. (I'm waiting for the 1/48 Hobby Boss plastic kit but would love it in 1/32.) It's the bigger version which is still flying today as the reengined U-2S, but could provide a template to make one from plastic card. Tony Edited May 9, 2020 by Tony T link activation Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 4 hours ago, thierry laurent said: Another idea is a conversion of one of my old F-104 kits but even if there is a lineage link between both planes, I never assessed if that was a realistic idea....? A friend and I were discussing this just last week. He feels it's very doable. The hardest part in his opinion would be narrowing down the rear fuselage. When I consider that he's building a 1/32 CF-105 from scratch, I don't doubt him but it's probably outside my skillset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Kagemusha said: I have seen them on ebay, last time was in the States a year or two ago... Alas I totally missed that build and all pictures disappeared... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Tony T said: http://www.modelalice.com/product/172-148-133-124-118-116-112-18-16-us-usa-lockheed-u2-u-2-senior-span-high-altitude-reconnaissance-electronic-warfare-vintage-biplane-jet-fighter-helicopter-bomber-military-transport-aircraft/ $29 for the 1/33 card U-2R. (I'm waiting for the 1/48 Hobby Boss plastic kit but would love it in 1/32.) It's the bigger version which is still flying today as the reengined U-2S, but could provide a template to make one from plastic card. Tony I considered that option Tony but the wingspan of the later versions is close to 1 meter in 1/32 scale! This is why I would prefer the Alpha. Moreover, markings were far more attractive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 30 minutes ago, BloorwestSiR said: A friend and I were discussing this just last week. He feels it's very doable. The hardest part in his opinion would be narrowing down the rear fuselage. When I consider that he's building a 1/32 CF-105 from scratch, I don't doubt him but it's probably outside my skillset. Indeed, everything is possible as far as time and patience are available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomprobert Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Combat Models do a 1/32nd U-2. Can’t recall if it’s an early or later version though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, tomprobert said: Combat Models do a 1/32nd U-2. Can’t recall if it’s an early or later version though. Hi Tom. Are you sure about that? I thought the only 1/32 mold ever made was the ID one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 31 minutes ago, Jennings Heilig said: When I mused that a 1/32 U-2A/C/D/F/G kit would be a great idea, it got shot down by lots of people here. "Too big" (from the same group who muse about 1/32 B-52s...). Well, she is not as sexy as a fighter but the U-2 is an history icon and possibly the most famous plane of the cold war with... the B-52! It is quite funny to think both of them are still flying (the C-130 as well by the way!) and gave their name to two well-known pop music bands! Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I believe "The C-130's" band wears cargo pants. Tony T, adameliclem, johncrow and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossington 1 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 ID did release a U-2. I have one. Still in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Hi Thierry, Lee White is building the a 1/32 ID vacform U-2 kit in the LSP Cold War WIP section. I want to make one as well, so I am looking for a cheap 1/32 F-104 kit (probably Revell, if I can find one) to use as a basis for a conversion/scratchbuild U-2 project. Derek Post Edit: Sorry, I missed that this was already mentioned in an earlier post. Edited May 9, 2020 by Derek B thierry laurent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Jennings Heilig said: When I mused that a 1/32 U-2A/C/D/F/G kit would be a great idea, it got shot down by lots of people here. "Too big" (from the same group who muse about 1/32 B-52s...). But your parachute worked perfectly and your landing was gracious Lothar, chrish and D.B. Andrus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, Jennings Heilig said: When I mused that a 1/32 U-2A/C/D/F/G kit would be a great idea, it got shot down by lots of people here. "Too big" (from the same group who muse about 1/32 B-52s...). Wouldn't mind a white U-2CT trainer, but otherwise I'd go for the bigger U-2R in anthracite with a Sigint farm and red feline sketch on the tail. Tony Edited May 10, 2020 by Tony T Just had to. Couldn't resist it. LSP_Paul and Tnarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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