1/48 Scale Kinetic S-2 Tracker Royal Australian Navy Markings | Full Build Video
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2023
- Greetings everyone! Today's video will feature the 1/48 scale S-2 Tracker from Kinetic. I used a bunch of aftermarket on this kit, including some awesome Royal Australian Navy markings from CTA Decals.
This project was my half of a Buddy Build I did with fellow Instagram Modeler James at replik8models
Go check out his half of the buddy build as well as all of the other amazing work that he does!
I used the following Aftermarket sets on this kit:
Eduard Exterior Photo Etch set
Eduard Interior Photo Etch set
Eduard Torpedo Bay Photo Etch Set
Eduard Landing Gear Bay Photo Etch Set
Reskit Early Weighted Wheel set
CTA Models RAN Decal Set
Link to my video on detailing radial engines:
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As an old RAN sailor, who remembers the Trackers, I just wanted to say what an outstanding job you did, putting this model together, well done!!
Thats means a lot! Thank you! I really enjoyed this project and I foresee some more RAN models in the future!
Having flown on 845 during my Fleet Air Arm days in the 70’s I must say what a magnificent job, well done.
I really hope I did it justice, it was difficult finding decent reference photos of 845. I have decals for a few more aircraft from HMAS Melbourne from that same time that I plan on doing eventually, an A-4 and a Seaking. Hope you'll stick around for those! Cheers!
You did such an outstanding job of representing our Aussie Trackers Brett. Was such a blast building along side one of the greats, thank you for sharing your time and expertise, and I look forward to sharing another buddy build with you sometime in the future. Cheers mate 🙏🍻🇦🇺🇺🇸
Thanks for the kind words James, I agree, this was a blast to build along side yours! Glad I could do you guys proud down there!
Would share you Instagram would to see your work
It was fantastic watching both of your builds on Insta and this is a fantastic build vid! I'm watching while working on my Sea King! 😃👍🏻
@@The_Male_Modeller Absorbing some of that Aussie energy for your build!!
Your video isn't relaxing at all. You keep talking and it's really annoying.
My late Father used to build the Airfix models back in the late 1960/70s where you had the model, the archetypal "tube of glue" and a fist full of paint brushes - he's have loved watching this build and marvelled at how the scope of what is available has expanded both in terms of parts and tools but also the paints, all he had was the Humbrol range. That Tracker is an outstanding piece.
Thank you for watching and sharing your fathers story. Its not too dissimilar to my own, just replace Airfix with Revell and Humbrol with Testors!
That cockpit was a work of art by itself. All I was thinking while watching that detail painting was "He should build this as a cutaway." 😊
Thats a good idea I hadn't considered! Perhaps I need to do something like that on a future project!
This is an awesome build, I followed both builds on Instagram it was good to see the progress and with this video it ties your build together. As a kiwi I gotta say anytime us ANZACS are represented it's a good day.
Awesome, thank you! I plan to do more RAN builds, the decal sheet I used for this build has markings for a SeaKing and an A-4. Wouldn't want them to go to waste!
I really like this build Brett. Nice job. The segment of carrier deck with displayed ordnance was a good choice. Well done! (I went back & watched this video again!)
Thank you, I'm really proud of this one, had a lot of fun and it turned out just as I envisioned it in my mind!
Hello mr.Hammer!i must say,your passion for detail and accuracy is an shiny beacon,for all who admire our beloved hobby.i love your narration.you can be proud conquering that little gem.with all that pe and aftermarket purshase.i would like to give more than 1thumb up.because you deserve it .but I cant.thats a pain in the ass.thank you for sharing.with best regards and sticky greetings from sandy Brandenburg/germany.your fellow modellmate.christian
Thank you Christian, I'm quite proud of this build and I really had a lot of fun with it!
Those split shot weights are great ballast. I take a hammer to them and flatten them out. It makes more room for additional weight if needed.
Great idea, I'll remember that for the next time!
You're always apologizing on "no one will see it later on" But i'm with you there. You know it's there! Plus for me assembling the kit is part of the journey and these small details bring me into the Zen zone.
I just get the question often: Why do you do it? I'm glad someone else out there understands! And I totally agree with you about the whole zen zone.
The ZEN ZONE! The shit, it’s 3:30am, I gotta go to bed zone. 😂😂
@@johndesalvo7738 😂😂
As somebody who lives in the Australian city of Melbourne, your pronunciation was perfect. And your kit was amazing to watch come together. I've just discovered your channel today but I have utterly loved binge watching through 6 hours of your content. Thank you very much for so much inspiration for my own kits.
Thank you very much! I appreciate the binge watching! I have a few more RAN builds planned in the future, so keep an eye out for those!
G'day Brett, an absolutely outstanding build and a stunning finished effect! Interesting that you mentioned the near pristine condition of these RAN aircraft. As a member of the RAAF, back in the 70s, mostly involved with our two C-130 Squadrons; I can tell you that the blokes at the squadrons and their 486th Maintenance Squadron took particular pride in keeping the exterior and interior of their aircraft in 'as new' condition.
This was even though our Hercs did hard work in dusty outback regions and around the world in all kinds of adverse conditions.
In repeated international air forces' C-130 competitions, RAAF Hercs had a habit of winning the display and presentation categories. I am pretty much sure this level of care applied, and probably still does, to all ADF aircraft.
It's a logical extension of our military personnel dressing impeccably while on parade and during duties where they are on show to the public.
The ADF 'Federation Guard' formation, from all three services, are a great example of this as they are used to represent our military at all official national and international events.
Your RAN S-2 Tracker is one of the best models, used in a diorama, I've seen in a long time. You are a highly skilled, meticulous modeller who deserves genuine praise.
Cheers, and all the best, Bill H.
Hi Bill, thank you for the kind words. As I mentioned in my previous response, hearing from someone with the first hand knowledge is so very helpful and definitely a huge moral boost! This project was a lot of fun, but additionally I really out a lot of my heart and soul into it and wanted to do right by it, so I'm very glad for your approval! Your pride in your clean aircraft is well deserved as I could not find a single photo that showed the aircraft in anything short of spotless (minus some exhaust staining)! Thanks again for your comments and for watching!
Cheers
Brett
The coating on aircraft carrier and all ship decks is called nn skid or non skid. Its been a while since Ive served. Used to be a sonar tech. Also was cross trained to be a torpedo man and to strap on the torpedoes to the SH60s we had on the FFG7 I was on. That wouyld make a nice diorama. An SH60 sitting on the RAST gear that traps the helo so it can be reeled in onto the flight deck and moved into the hangar. You could model the side rails and the helo bay door and the raised windowed area that the officer who is in charge of landings hides inside of. Lots of interesting details in a small area.
Yeah, those are great ideas for a diorama!
Man that’s amazing. Great work. Love the tie downs. So cool!
Thank you! Cheers!
Stunning build, I especially like the extra details you added!
Thank you, this was an enjoyable build!
I love the style of these videos. Im just starting in this hobby and watching your videos and you showing everything really helps
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and feel free to ask any questions you may have!
@@HammerheadModelMaking what matt varnish do you use? I just got some Vallejo. And also do you thin it? Thanks
A great build and video Brett. I've flown a couple of times in a RAN Tracker many years ago in my early RAN days. Interestingly, I served in RAN submarines so have many recollections of exercising with the Trackers at sea when they were in service. As an "aviation nut", I think they are a great aircraft and the big twin radials sound just outstanding. You've inspired me to add a Tracker to my model stash and I've already started sourcing the various add-on items.
Right on! I enjoy hearing about the first hand experiences, thanks for sharing! And good luck with your eventual Tracker build!
Wonderful build. Such an inspiration.
Glad you like it!
Great build video. Very helpful, comments focused on the model. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Superb Detail!
Thank you! Cheers!
Well I’m a little late to the party if seems but man that is outstanding!
Thanks!
The amount of detail is mind boggling. Great job!
Thank you very much! Cheers!
Wow, maybe your best yest. What a pleasure to watch, and to watch you enjoy creating the S-2. Thank you for sharing
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!!
Outstanding!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
That was a blast to watch...... very enjoyable. You've got a thing of beauty there now. Top marks, mate 👌🏻👋🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much 😀 Glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely excellent work!!🇮🇪
Thank you so much 😀
Another awesome build and video 🙌🏻
Thank you! 😁
i am speechless. it is a awesome build, so nice 👍👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
Excellent 👍 work!!!
Thanks a lot!
Very nice work! I always appreciate a modeller that puts in those extra details without making it too complicated.
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
Perfect work 👍👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
As for the bits at the beginning that go “unseen”, it doesn’t matter, you know it’s there and that’s all that counts. As with many things in life, often times the journey is as important as the destination, model interiors are often this for me.
Glad to know I'm not alone, thanks for your kind words and for watching!
Excellent and much overlooked point about modelling - the 'I know it's there' aspect/rule. How many times do we do stuff which others might question because WE know it's there! LOL ....Modeller's are a funny bunch! Excellent video, thank you.
Ha ha, we sure are a funny bunch!
It's watching builds like these that makes me want to get better and improve my modelling skills. Love the addition of the deck chains and all the extra details. Just wish I could move on from Airfix starter kits to something like this, only so many spitfire mk1As I can take. Happy modelling Mr Hammerhead
Here's my philosophy , for what its worth. Each new kit you get, try something new on it, a new technique, new product
or new tool (even if its a simple technique). You can keep doing this with the Airfixt starter kits, just start slowly trying new things, you'll see a lot of improvement in your skills. And, I still enjoying to the little airfix kits, they are decent kits that go together well enough. Keep at it and you'll get there!! Thanks for watching!
That was outstanding to watch. Makes me want to get back into the hobby. Also being an aircraft mechanic i love the little details about the kit.
Glad you enjoyed it, and I would encourage you to get back in the hobby, lots of great kit choices available today!
I have to say that I really enjoy your builds. Your build style and approach is very similar to my own and it's nice to see that the results can look as good as they do on yours. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it!
Very nice build, great talk through of the build and all of the challenges. Peace from Sydney Australia.
Cheers mate! Thanks for watching!
Great work! The chains and tie downs look very good and folded wings are always interesting. Greetings...
Thank you! I'm really pleased with how the tie downs turned out.
My grandfather served on the HMAS Melbourne so I really appreciate your choice for basing, great job!
My pleasure, thanks for watching!!
Beautiful build for a quite beautiful plane. All that extra detail is just....
Many thanks!
“I get to document all of this”..
A list of all the after-market stuff you used would be ideal ‘documentation’ for us, your viewers.
It would give us not-so-experienced builders a base-point to work off of.
Good point, I added a list of Aftermarket items I used on this kit to the video description.
Regardless of the closed cockpit, there is some beautiful detail and attention that you have put into the build mate!
Much appreciated!
beautiful work! I have been getting back into modeling and these videos are encouraging. :) Cheers!
Welcome back to the hobby! Thanks for watching!
Grato e um forte abraço!
Great build.. Kudos...😎
Thanks 👍
Lots of great details. It’s difficult enough to make a model well, but do so while videotaping the build just adds to the complexity. Well done. I learned quite a bit from this video. I have this same kit (unbuilt) but you inspire me to give it a go.
I can definitely be a challenge maneuvering around a camera! Thanks for watching and good luck with your build!
Beautiful job! 👍👍❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Impresionante trabajo..!!!, todo un maestro..!!, felicitaciones.!
Thank you!
What an outstanding build. And great explanation of all things done and the work you have put into it. You have a new subscriber!
I greatly appreciate the sub and your kind words!
Cabelas sells lead wire in a neat little case with 6 spools. Smaller gauges, Super flexible!
Thats good to know, I'll have to go check it out, thanks!!
That is one good looking build! I think James went a little over board but in a good way!!
Lol, yeah, James really put a lot of effort into his build!
Another amazing build Hammer. I enjoyed watching you build. I tell builders I'm 59, been building models since I was 9, and I'm still going to school. I subbed you. Hope to learn a lot more from you as you go.
I appreciate the sub, and I hope my videos can be helpful to you! Thank you for watching!
Nice Build
Thanks!
As a custodian of the actual Tracker 845 (and the airworthy Tracker 844) I would say you've nailed it, well done and thanks for choosing an Australian scheme!
Oh wow! Thanks so much, that means a lot! Glad I could do it some justice, thank you for watching!!
Awesome stuff mate👍🏻👌🏻💪🏻🇦🇺
Thanks for the visit!
Very good ...congratulations !
I suggest video of the assembly of the 1/48 Kinetic Mirage IIIE kit.
Thank you !
Thanks for watching and thank you for the suggestion!
Great build. I had to create a mold from the empty spaces in the cockpit behind the instruments panel and the area around the front landing gear bay to create a custom lead piece (actually 3, also behind the cockpit back bulkhead) all lead to impide the tail-sitting... it is a lot of weight and the landing gear is just there in their design limit... 2 years and still holding, but don't think it will forever.
The torpedo bay is a shame... needs a full scratch rebuild or replacement. I did almost the same mods/scratch you did (up to the paper clip, really necessary)... the engineering of the kit is weird at some points, but overall the result is great. Very good explanations, thanks!
That sounds like a lot of work, but in the end if it prevents it tail sitting, then job well done!!
Beautiful build. I flew with a guy who started his ASW career in the Stoof.
Thanks for watching!
Great job! Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
That was a excellent build sir, congratulations on a job well done, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia 👌👍👌👍👌👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!
Fantastic 😀😀😀😀😀
Thanks 🤗
Awesome
Cheers!
Another nice one mate. Good job on pronouncing Melbourne too. We say it as if it’s spelled “melbn”
Ha ha, thank you, I know it wasn't great, but I tried!
Great looking build, like the way you did the display. The black panels on the engine nacelles are anti-glaree. Very common on WW2 aircraft, especially natural metal ones.
Thanks for watching! I was just surprised to see the anti glare panel cover such a large area.
Professional 👍
Thanks for watching!
I've discovered tungsten putty for weight. They make it for pinewood derby cars and you can mold and ply it into every bit of space. I used it on my Rodon OV-1, and it's jammed in every available space like under the center console, under the instrument panel, I have it wrapped around the front wheel bay. It's amazing stuff.
I’ll to search that stuff up, sounds very useful!!!
Outstanding! That's a lot of work; a lot of PE! It makes me want to try a super-detailed build like this, but at the same time it doesn't. Lol! For your base, maybe try one of the textured rattle can paints from Rustoleum in the future and if it's not the right color, shoot the color you want over it. Peace and love.
I was quite daunted by the amount of PE at the beginning, but just taking it one step at a time wasn't so bad. Not a bad idea about the textured paint.
I'll full enjoy it
Thanks for watching!
I'm watching this over a couple of evenings but one thing I thought I'd mention is I saw someone get the quilted effect by using the knurled portion of his hobby knife to emboss some thick foil, like from a wine bottle. Maybe that'll be useful at some point.
Very interesting, I'll have to give that a test! Thanks for sharing!
We love it Brett! Trent keeps me on my toes and tests my knowledge about aircraft by asking what are those and what do they do? 😅
Another fantastic build! 👍🙂
Ha ha, I ask the same questions, to myself, then I have to go on long google quests to get the answers! But, Its always fun to learn something new! Keep at it!
As do I on some of it. I love aircraft. So, I have researched lots of different types. When he asks me something that I don't know I simply tell him that I don't know! Then I proceed to show him how to find the information he is looking for! I love my boy. And so I love being able to share the same passion for aircraft with him! You are a major part of that! So, Thank you for what you do! 👍🙂
@@MoonwalkerModels Thats some great parenting right there! I try to do the same with my kids, I'm not afraid to say "I don't know, but lets find out"!
success
Thanks!
Wheel weights would probably be a good system for weighing models. Not the hammer on guys but the stick on weights. You can break them up into small sections and double them up, or leave them in long strips. Also come in a variety of weights.
Thats not a bad idea! Thanks for sharing!
@@HammerheadModelMaking I just wish I had access to cheap or free stick on wher weights still 😂
A box of them is fairly expensive… but will probably go a long way and last quite a bit.
The mystery part on the seat is a Foster's Beer dispenser.
That would make a lot of sense and I 100% believe this to be true
Another great build. It's great to watch your work. I always learn something and of course inspired. I have been considering an F-18. Maybe a Meng F model. Thanks! P.S. Opps, I posted my comment to the wrong video... :)
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Really nice work mate. I have the Italeri re-boxing of this kit in the stash that I intend to tackle one of these days and had been intending to do it in an Aussie scheme as well as the decals come with the kit. Probably wont do the photo-etch as my hands and eyes are just not up for it these days.
You can easily get away with out the PE, most of it is hidden anyways, and really the exterior only needs some sanding and TLC to get it looking good.
Buttons are for radio
Very nice twin engined radar airplane S2 Tracker Australian Navy. I like this airplane so far unique tail. ❤❤😊👍🤗🤩😍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺💯⭐⭐
Thank you for watching!
Nice build... My opinion for inside work. It's nice if you have half open model. Otherwise it's a lot of money and we work for nothing... But it's nice.
Yeah, I get that, but I still do enjoy it and it gives practice. Thanks for watching!
Awesome build! I really enjoy your videos.
Thanks a bunch!
......мастерская работа!...
Nice build, man!
This kit requires brass landing gear legs due to its weight.
Other than that it's OK (accurate geometry, crisp detail, etc.).
The only drawback is very sparse detail in the cockpit, bomb bay and gear wells.
I agree, I think the torpedo bay is the most unfortunate area on the kit, being that this aircraft's whole purpose is to take torpedoes!
@@HammerheadModelMaking it's only purpose is to search submarines and just in rare cases attack them with torpedoes :)
Also panel lines and overall surface require good sanding with fine greed sandpapers and melamine foam before priming and painting.
I do this in my job that no one will ever see it but do it its a good thing
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the comments!
I had a whole lot of trouble building the Grumman S2N model from Kinetic. Mine is modelled after our own Navy. " Koninklijke Marine" from the netherlands V 159. The folding part of the wings weren't easy to fit correctly also the searchlight provided was terrible. I had to make my own. Otherwise i turned out great. I have photo's for the result. ( V is for Valkenburg before that it had the D on the rudder.
You're build is quite nice...good work
The kit certainly requires some work, I used a fair amount of filler on this one. So, I get it! Thanks for watching!
That turned out really nice. This kit is a block of wood and needs a lot of help.
Ha ha, hadn't heard it referred to like that, but yeah, it makes sense!
Meu amigo, muito bom dia! Eu sou mecânico de TRACKERS e servi no porta aviões brasileiro Minas Gerais. No Brasil daquela época, os Trackers pertenciam à FORÇA AÉREA BRASILEIRA e viajávamos embarcados no navio para operarmos aviões. Tenho um carinho enorme pelo Tracker e na minha coleção de modelos tenho três deles e mais outros três para serem montados. Meus parabéns pelo teu excelente trabalho. Os meus modelos estão bonitos, porém os teus são incomparáveis. Continue assim e um forte abraço desta velha águia altaneira. Cap VARGAS
Thank you so much for the kind words! I can tell you have a deep connection to the Tracker, I appreciate you watching my video! Take care!
Brett
Outstanding job Brett. I'm new to your channel and I'm loving catching up with your builds. You strike a great balance between detail and brevity. One question on this one. The "Y" on the starboard aft NAVY decal. Is that intentional? It seems odd. And once seeing it, it kept drawing my eye. Keep up the good work and great videos!
You're the first to catch that! Yeah, I actually didn't even catch it myself until after I had taken the final pictures and had them up in photoshop. Best I can guess is some of the decal of the "Y" lifted off with some masking tape when I was making a small correction in that area. I keep meaning to go back in and try and fix it, but just haven't wanted to yet.
You might wanna look up tracker that's on USS Intrepid now, it's a tailsitter too. I mean the nose wheel was in the air, when I was there, so maybe it's just their natural state? :)
Ha ha, thats awesome! Good to know its not just me!
How long ago were you there? The S-2 isn't there anymore as of my last visit June of this year. The E-1Tracer is still there, which is a derivative of the S-2, and of that same visit, it was sitting normally on all its gear. There are photos of the E-1 sitting with its nose gear off the ground, even on the Intrepids official website.
@@get2dachoppa249 yeah, it was E-1, I mixed them up
Quilted aluminum foil: You know we ALL have a piece of that minimum 20 years old! 😆
Lol, glad I'm not the only one the saves random junk!
I enjoy watching your videos and your models show exceptional detail. I have a question about your Naval Aircraft why don’t you trace out the panel lines with flat black with the airbrush for depth ? just curious
Normally I will do some sort of either pre or post shading on a 1/48 scale aircraft, but the Aussies kept their Trackers in such good condition that I felt it didn't really fit in this case. If I were to do another one of these trackers, but in American markings I think I would, they tended to get a little more abused (not that they weren't taken care off, but probably just being used more).
Great job ! Looks amazing !
I am building a P-61 ‘ Black Widow ‘ it’s a fun build but I am having a lil problem finding Etched parts for it ? Any ideas?
Hey, thanks for watching, as for the PE for the P-61, its going to depend on which P-61 kit you have, but I find the best place to start is the Eduard website:
www.eduard.com/index.php?cur=2&cl=search&searchparam=p-61#nextproducts
I know they ship world wide, but at the least if you can at least confirm which set you need, then it might be easier to search for that one at more local online retailers.
There is a private owner who has 1 of these from the USS. Independence in his collection at his hanger near my house.
Woah! Thats pretty cool!!
Good stuff. Have you tried Mr Surfacer 1500 as a black primer. Its great
I have and generally I really like it, the only issue is that at the moment my local hobby shop is currently out of stock and so I am just waiting for them to get a resupply.
What glue did you use to glue the detail parts on? Terrific build, a true master.
Thank you, I use BSI-Inc Extra Thick CA glue for gluing all of the Photo Etch parts.
Can you tell me what is the name brand of your pin vise & where I can obtain it?
Looks great!
Here you go!
www.amazon.com/General-Tools-75801-Pin-Vise/dp/B000OR0TIC/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=general+pin+vise&qid=1696661012&sr=8-9
Hi Brett, do you do custom models, I have a Tamiya 1/48th Lancaster that has been sitting in the box on a shelf for many years and wondered if you would consider building it for me?
Hi, yes, send me an email at hammerheadmodelmaking@gmail.com and we can discuss it further.
Tamiya white 3percent thinner and 7percent paint won’t break the airbrush??
its worked so far!
How many days did it take for you to finish this kit ?
This one took me about 7 weeks to complete. I was wrapping up a few other builds when I started this one, so I wasn't dedicating all of my time to it at the beginning.
what do you do with all the models you build
For the most part they go into one of my display cases, with the exception of any commission builds I do. As space fills up, I will rotate older builds into storage bins.
what ca are you using for pe? slow setting? when I use ca it grabs the pe too fast, can't move it
I use BSI-Inc Maxi-cure thick CA. It usually gives about 10-15 seconds of work time before it sets.
many thanks @@HammerheadModelMaking
where did you get the pe for the kit
I ordered them off of Spruebros.com.