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Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 11:00 AM UTC
Raymond Chung has released CAD images of Kinetic Models next release, the C-2A Greyhound.

USN C-2A Greyhound Twin-Engine Cargo Aircraft

The C-2 Greyhound is a twin-engine cargo aircraft, designed to carry mail and supplies to and from aircraft carriers of the United States Navy. Its primary mission is Carrier on-board delivery (COD). It is a derivative of the E-2 Hawkeye, sharing wings and power plants, but bas a widened fuselage with a rear loading ramp. The first of two prototypes flew in 1964. The "A" variant depicted here is
based on the C2 but with an updated fuselage and better avionics.

Model details

Approximate Arrival November 2011
Kit No - 48025
Scale - 1/48
SRP - $59.99 US
85% New Tooling!

Kit consists of over 180 parts with markings for the United States Navy (by Cartograf), and also includes full interior detail, consisting of a cargo compartment as well as 24 seats for transporting personnel on and off carriers. Wings are foldable for on carrier display. Completed kit measures over 14" long with a wingspan (with wings unfolded) of over 20"
This kit has never previously been produced in plastic kit form.

Lucky Model has already started taking pre-orders for the kit
http://www.luckymodel.com/scale.aspx?item_no=KI-K48025

Original images are on the ARC forums.
http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=231042

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Comments

Wow, that's an excellent subject. Glad to see it in plastic. I see you mentioned this as one of the potential subjects for the "Flight of the Intruder" campaign. -Sean.
JUN 24, 2011 - 12:48 AM
Good news, a aircraft thats long been missing.
JUN 24, 2011 - 07:19 PM
Greetings everyone, Andy, please don't take this wrong, just a heads up the retail price set for the kit in the US is $109.95 ($59.99 figure is below wholesale cost or are you referring to GBP?). JAC Hobbies will be selling the kit with a 28% discount from retail. Here is the direct link if your interested. LINK All the best, Brian Fendley JAC Hobbies
JUN 25, 2011 - 04:06 PM
Hi Brian Most of this imformation was scavenged from the web and the $59.99 USD is what Lucky Models website currently has it listed for... unless that price is set to change It would be best for the review to have the MSRP though Allen
JUN 26, 2011 - 08:41 AM
Greetings Allen, Thanks for the update, I all to well understand the potential pitfalls of info in the tech age. but thats what great about Aeroscale in the end everything works out. All the best, Brian Fendley JAC Hobbies
JUN 26, 2011 - 05:26 PM
As Aeroscale goes all over the world I don't think that it is so essential that we have the RRP in the USA. US$59.95 is the price at Luckymodel, I checked again to make sure. That price quoted sounds a bit high.. Is this typical of distributors in the USA as well? No offence meant to anyone.
JUL 20, 2011 - 03:34 PM
No worries Warren. I see your point, the price given is just a guide price and in this case Lucky Models own Kinetic Models and are the main distributor of Kinetic Kits. So I believe the price is accurate. Personally I think including the price is a good idea as it can influence whether the reader will be interested or not, particularly now that some manufacturers are becoming so expensive. All the best. tim
JUL 22, 2011 - 11:28 PM
The COD arrives at last!
JUL 23, 2011 - 06:17 AM
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