A second S-2 Tracker kit has been released by Kinetic Models, here Kevin Brant [ SGTRAM ] takes a look at what is in the box.

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It really does look like a fine kit, and I for one will make the purchase.
I'm not certain that it will make an accurate Canadian version, though. I believe the Canadian one was built by DeHavilland 18" shorter so she would fit in the Bonaventure's hanger area.

Not likely, manufacturers are going to mold specifically to a Canadian version.

This being an A model tracker it's shorter (42 ft) than the later trackers (43 ft 6"). I don't believe that the Canadian aircraft were shortened from that measurement.

Well, Jessica, I'm just not sure about that. The subject is certainly confusing. My information derives from this source:
http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/hst/tracker-eng.asp

However, being no expert, I don't know if the site is talking about a shortened S-2A or not.

I think they're referring to the then-current S-2E which was the lengthened version. The -A (S2F-1) was the original fuselage length. Wikipedia says:
" All the Canadian Trackers were built to the earlier "A" model airframe design with a length of 42 feet (12.80 m) (c.f. 43' 6" for later model Trackers) in order to fit in the Bonnie's hangar."

I stand corrected then; looking forward to securing the Kinetic kit to do a Canadian example. I'm quite positive there will be AM appearing for the weaker areas, and I already have that lovely Belcher Bits decal sheet.

I want to do that lovely RCN scheme

Having grown up a mere 15 min drive from Grumman's main Bethpage NY headquarters & plant. My brother (Peterpools) and I grew up watching just about every version take off and land there until Calverton came on line. So every 1/48 scale Grumman release is a kit I will purchase and eventually build.

Well, there you have it. I fail to find this at any of the common mailorder houses I like to use, and even the Kinetic site doesn't show it. Nor does the Kinetic site display properly. Looks like she's still a waiting game.