P-2 (P2V), RB-69, CP-122, and Neptune MR.1

[kitnut617]

Jeremy: like the T56-powered Neptune. The real world Kawasaki P-2J/P-2V-Kai used the GE T64s.

North Wing Model Craft make a P-2J conversion kit (72002). Some nice images of the finished model in their gallery -- http://nmc.amuse-net.biz/Gallery.php?JpOrEn=en

Chech my post further up for a link to their website

[Jeffry Fontaine]

This is an interesting image of a P-2 Neptune wearing USMC markings (from http://p2vneptune.com/).  While it is an evaluation squadron and not a line squadron it does make you wonder what a USMC P-2 Neptune would look like as an operational attack aircraft performing strike missions in support of the Marines in Korea and perhaps Vietnam.   


(image source: http://p2vneptune.com/)



RVHP is apparently getting ready to release a whole fleet of 1/48th scale P-2 Neptunes in a variety of markings including the AP-2H Gunship. 

(image source: Coopers Models.com)

Here is the link to the page listing all of the RVHP Neptunes at Coopers Models.com.  If you click on the individual html links in the list below each page will open up for you. 

P2V-7 Neptune VP-11		P2V-7 Neptune VP-24
AP-2H Gunship Neptune		P2V-7 JMSDF Neptune
P2V-7 Royal Canadian Air Force		P2V-7 Royal Netherlands Navy
P2V-7 Royal Australian Air Force		P2V-7 French Navy

[chrisonord]

I have the Northwing conversion kit in my stash, for the Kawasaki turbo prop version, it includes a resin forward fuselage as well as new turbo prop motors, auxiliary jets, propellers, decals etc.
Chris.

[famvburg]

      My "B-69B"

During the Vietnam war the Navy used modified P2V7 Neptunes as ground attack or bombers,not sure which but they were armed pretty well as opposed to their ASW variant. I was wondering what it would have been like had the USAF used modified P2V neptunes instead of the A/B-26 Invader. Paint it in SEA on top and flat black underneath, remove the ASW hardware and make changes to the bomb bay.


http://upload.cnd.org/uploads/dir2/aircraft_as12.jpg

http://www.gruppomodellisticoariete.it/Mos...ssifica/334.jpg

[McColm]

What about adding contra-rotating props taken from the Avro Shackleton or Ganet for a RAF version. They flew them between 1952 and 1957 whilst waiting for the Shackleton, I think they even tried an AEW version.

[Chris707]

It's a copyrighted image, so I can't reproduce it even if I could find it again, but in the late 50s (early '60s maybe) there was an artist's depiction in AW&ST of a transport derivative of the Neptune for Japan, with a large fairing on the underside of the fuselage to form a cargo area. I can't remember any details on how exactly loading was to take place...

Chris

[famvburg]

     I have that pic & can post it. Looking at the pic, it looks like it would have a loading ramp in back. It's a P2V-7 derivitave. It'd be interesting if Kawasaki would've followed up with a turbo prop version if it had been built.

It's a copyrighted image, so I can't reproduce it even if I could find it again, but in the late 50s (early '60s maybe) there was an artist's depiction in AW&ST of a transport derivative of the Neptune for Japan, with a large fairing on the underside of the fuselage to form a cargo area. I can't remember any details on how exactly loading was to take place...

Chris

[Archangel]

      My "B-69B"

During the Vietnam war the Navy used modified P2V7 Neptunes as ground attack or bombers,not sure which but they were armed pretty well as opposed to their ASW variant. I was wondering what it would have been like had the USAF used modified P2V neptunes instead of the A/B-26 Invader. Paint it in SEA on top and flat black underneath, remove the ASW hardware and make changes to the bomb bay.


http://upload.cnd.org/uploads/dir2/aircraft_as12.jpg

http://www.gruppomodellisticoariete.it/Mos...ssifica/334.jpg

Now thats what it should look like. Just need some weapons to hang off it.

[McColm]

Hi,
Bungle is sending me a kit through the post.
Hannants are going to release the P-2V Neptune which is similar to the P-2V5/6. A conversion set is available for the Japanese version.
My concepts would include;
a) Fitting contra-rotating propellers.
b) fitting 5/6/or 7 propeller blades.
c) an all jet powered version
d) skis fitted to the undercarriage.

[McColm]

The cockpit and the Kawasaki P2J.
Pavla models do a resin cockpit C72069 in 1/72 scale. Hasegawa/revell in 1/72 and aeroclub in 1/144.

[anthonyp]

Again, bump...  For SCIENCE!!!  And reasons that are beyond my comprehension...

[famvburg]

         First, it's either P2V- something, prior to 1962(?) or P-2something afterwards. There isn't or wasn't a P-2V. I assume the kit from Hannants is the Hasegawa SP-2H  / P2V-7. You mentioned the P2V-5 & Falcon makes or made a vac conversion.

Hi,
Bungle is sending me a kit through the post.
Hannants are going to release the P-2V Neptune which is similar to the P-2V5/6. A conversion set is available for the Japanese version.
My concepts would include;
a) Fitting contra-rotating propellers.
b) fitting 5/6/or 7 propeller blades.
c) an all jet powered version
d) skis fitted to the undercarriage.

[PR19_Kit]

You mentioned the P2V-5 & Falcon makes or made a vac conversion.

Indeed they did, or do.

I have one and it's super piece of work, one day I'm going to build an RW RAF P2V-5 in dark blue, just as I saw them for real at Topcliffe where I lived at the time. They made the co-located Hastings of 47 and 24 Sqdns look like toys!

[kitnut617]

You mentioned the P2V-5 & Falcon makes or made a vac conversion.

Indeed they did, or do.

I have one and it's super piece of work, one day I'm going to build an RW RAF P2V-5 in dark blue, just as I saw them for real at Topcliffe where I lived at the time. They made the co-located Hastings of 47 and 24 Sqdns look like toys!

Still listed on their website;  http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/

I've got a couple of them in the stash.

[jcf]

Most of the Falcon line is still available through their sales agent Modelcrafts and Hobbies in Wellington:
http://www.falconmodels.co.nz/kits.html

I've ordered from them more than once and service was smooth and quick.