Matt Stein Models
Grumman S2F/ C-1/ E-1
TRACKER/ TRADER/ TRACER

in 1/550 scale

A unique Matty's Models "combination" casting, permitting easy conversion to the S2F TRACKER (left and center), C-1 TRADER (not shown above) or E-1 TRACER (right); anti-submarine (ASW), carrier on-board delivery (COD) or airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, respectively, in (approximately) 1/550 scale; for your 1/500 to 1/600 scale carrier decks. Here is what is offered:

Each casting is delivered still in its native casting wafer (top left), which is quickly and easily removed (top right). The casting, including separate radome for the E-1, includes features - the dorsal radome pylon, rooftop radome, central rudder, stabilizer-tip rudders and/or the wing-mounted Leigh Light pod - which need only to be removed for conversion to any S2F, E-1 or C-1 configuration. On-line instructions for making these conversions are available here.

Look closely at all views including the underside (bottom left), to note the following features:
- Gloss-finish canopy/windows
- Raised canopy framing
- Scribed control surface lines
- Recessed engine nacelle openings
- Scored wing-fold-lines (hidden) on wing undersides.
- Locator dimples for landing gear**

Surface details are far easier to read in these pictures of completed, painted and decaled examples:


Click on Image to Enlarge (Note: This resin does not need priming for most applications, however since purple blocks the (yellow) internal reflections of the castings most effectively, a thin undercoat of opaque purple is recommended - even before removing the remnant casting wafer, as it also makes for easier cleanup/preparation.)

Propeller blades are to be provided by the builder*; from readily-available materials. Here, the required props were obtained from 3-bladed square-tipped brass props on the Revell Midwy/Forrestal/Essex fret, available from Gold Medal Models .

Landing gear are likewise to be completed by the builder**; from readily-available materials. Here all landing gear were made using our very simple, and recommended, "Glue Drop" construction method.

Decals for these examples came from spare leftover scraps, however Matty's Models recommends using the excellent decals provided by Gold Medal Models; we recommend obtaining both their 350-6D and 700-3D decal sheets which between them will provide an outstanding variety of USN markings - sufficient to complete almost any USN aircraft from the 1920s through the '80s, in scales from 1/350 through 1/700.



PRICING(Excluding ONLY ACTUAL shipping and any applicable taxes)
- 4-Pak (four aircraft): $12.50 USD
- 9 or more aircraft: each $2.90 USD


* Rotor- and/or propeller blades to be provided by the builder; from readily-available materials. For photo-etched brass (PE), Matt Stein Models recommends using any of several "1/550 and similar" scale frets made by Gold Medal Models

** Remainder of landing gear to be provided by the builder; from readily-available materials. Instructions for a very easy "Glue Drop" method for completing all required landing gear are available here.


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