Plane vought os2u kingfisher by foamydm flitetest forum. Intended to replace the curtiss soc seagull in service as a scout aboard cruisers, it proved superior to the curtiss so3c in evaluation, but failed to win a production contract due to voughts lack of manufacturing capacity. The lake i fly on is not very large and very quiet so electric is a must. Os2u1 kingfisher plans aerofred download free model. The os2u kingfisher came about from a specification in 1937 for a new twoseat observation and reconnaissance aircraft. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Despite the demise of the battle line, the kingfisher saw wide use in a variety of operational roles throughout wwii. In 2006, moved to precision aerospace at wangaratta for additional restoration. Zalerts allow you to be notified by email about the availability of new books according to your search query.
Ok ladys and gents, now that i have to wait to finish the swordfish its time to start another animal, a kingfisher this time. Vought os2u kingfisher project gutenberg selfpublishing. Naming mess no such thing as os2u kingfisher the plane was a us plane serving in the navy with the designation os2u, os being a mission prefix for observationscout. Nov 23, 2015 the os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power. In 2017 i went to pioneer aero ltd in auckland, new zealand to check up on my kingfisher project. Irreplaceable reference for modelers and aviation fans. Performance was modest because of its light engine. Burns instead taxied through several miles of heavy sea to reach a submarine. Ugly ducklings the vought os2u kingfisher news war. Mar 18, 2019 ok ladys and gents, now that i have to wait to finish the swordfish its time to start another animal, a kingfisher this time. For better paint and decal adhesion, wash the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution. Media in category vought os2u kingfisher the following 99 files are in this category, out of 99 total. Vought os2u kingfisher australia 6 great britain 3 netherlands 1 ussrrussia 1 usa 11 chile 2 if you want share profiles of this aircraft with our visitors mail to webmaster mail to webmaster.
The os2u pilot would now dash over the water for the pickup submarine five miles away. It was used for the mail, communications, aa artillery gun practice see. Well, lets get down to the nittygritty and see how the kit goes together. Ftfc20 vought os2u3 kingfisher by foamydm flitetest forum. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Bombers such as the b17, lancaster and junkers ju 88 are likewise remembered as pioneering designs and amongst the best of their role. The vought os2u kingfisher was an observation floatplane that first flew in 1938. The squadronsignal aircraft in action book series by multiple authors includes books a4 skyhawk in action aircraft no.
Home aircraft manuals sz voughtsikorsky os2u kingfisher these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. The os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. Vought os2u 2 kingfisher floatplane in flight, 1942. Gandy claimed a zero at iwo jima on 16 february 1945, the kill being confirmed by other observers. Corrected cowl, engine, and propeller complete forward cockpit complete observers station corrected edo float with beaching gear. For his bravery, he was awarded the navy cross, his action a testament to the tough little kingfisher. Fighters such as the spitfire, bf 109 and a6m zero have become immortal in the annals of aviation history. It was a compact midwing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats. Ironically, when the only true action between american and japanese battleships did take place, in the battle of surigao strait in october 1944, radarcontrolled gun directors largely supplanted aerial gun spotting. I cant locate mention in my in action monograph of the four lights. So, my purpose here will be to step by step the exterior painting and weathering to mimic reference photos. Contribute information do you have photos or additional information to add.
Chance voughtltv history university of texas at dallas. Kitty hawk subjects are starting to fill out my collection more and more. One of the requirements was that the plane could operate from both the ground and water. Vought os2u kingfisher specifications technical data. This film was shot from aboard light cruiser uss astoria cl90 by photographers mate walter j. The vought os2u kingfisher was an catapultlaunched observation floatplane. So the object is to come up with a tenth scale electric os2u kingfisher. One landing kingfisher got in rough water and was damaged, a new plane was on board the next day.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Examples of this type may be found at national museum of naval aviation, uss alabama battleship memorial park. However, i am unaware of any injectionmolded kingfisher kits in 1. This 27piece 3dprinted resin update set addresses many of the monogram kits shortcomings, and includes the following replacement improvement parts. Octopus 172 vought os2u kingfisher internet modeler. North carolina, world war ii, pacific campaign, os2u kingfisher, floatplane, sea sled, plotting board. Click to read more about os2u kingfisher i n action aircraft no. Uss astoria cl90 os2u kingfisher operations on 29 march. Old, slow and ugly slingshot planes popular science, may 1943 also page 62 of same article. The vought os2u kingfisher is an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. When i saw this one for the first time i immediatly fell in love.
Vought os2u kingfisher floatplane is hoisted on board after a flight, during the ships shakedown cruise, circa august 1944. Kingfisher project visit pioneer aero tour youtube. Os2u 5750 crashed february 1, 1944 os2u 5906 crashed february 1, 1944 os2u 5985 assigned to raaf as kingfisher a482. Displayed at the mildura museum and restored using other kingfisher parts. Ive found about three builds of this plane all gas engines and big. The vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Colors and markings of the kingfisher are covered in both color illustrations and a wide variety of additional in action photos of os2u operations. The museums example of the os2u was a lendlease aircraft that was operated by the navy of uruguay until 1958. Afterwards, was displayed, partially restored, at the malcolm green aircraft museum, whaleworld, albany, wa in 2004.
Navy vought os2u2 kingfisher seaplane in flight in early 1942. This heroic action proved that the ruggedly built kingfisher could take a beating from the sea and still deliver solid performance. It is my first kitty hawk kit so i dont really know what to expect. Spotting for the big guns had always been done with the large optical rangefinders in the two spots high above the ship. Plus the way i fly id probably pollute the lake with a fuel dump when i have my occasional airtowater incident. You are ordering a print from the main pdf file in this listing. Dana bell considers three of these to be the best combat photos ever taken of the os2u, and i cannot disagree. Os2us were a familiar sight over pensacola bay during world war ii. During times of hostilities, before enemy action is.
Flying from battleships, heavy cruisers and land bases during world war ii, the vought sikorsky os2u kingfisher served throughout the pacific in a variety of roles, from naval gunfire spotting, to observation, sub hunting and rescue. Corrected cowl, engine, and propeller complete forward cockpit complete observers station corrected edo float with. The os2u was the main shipboard observation aircraft used by the. As spotting roles gave way to ships radars, the battleshipbased planes were used for general utility, airsea rescue, and antisubmarine patrol. Shore based squadrons operated mainly in the later role throughout the war. These manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. This film sequence depicts os2u kingfisher operations aboard uss astoria cl90 on 29 march 1945. Vought os2u1 kingfisher plans free download aerofred. By early 1941, vought had built 159 os2u 2s and the navy had stationed these airplanes at naval air stations in pensacola, florida, pearl harbor, hawaii, and alameda, california. After pouring over these pictures and seeing the weathering possibilities i was hooked and had to build the kit. Vought os2u 3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m.
The vought os2u kingfisherpage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Jan 31, 2009 os2u kingfisher this is a scratchbuilt model of the os2u 1 kingfisher, done from a 3view i downloaded from chancevoughts web site. It was designed to be catapultlaunched, but could also operate using fixed or wheeled landing gear, and was generally considered to be underpowered despite it being the primary shipboard observation aircraft of the usn. References navy serial number search results os2u 3 kingfisher 5985. Out of the three projects submitted the vought example was the one chosen and on march 1, 1938 the first prototype took to the air. Catapult crew of battleship uss missouri bb63 launching an os2u kingfisher aircraft, circa aug 1944. Os2u kingfisher lights props arc discussion forums. The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gear.
The kingfisher is represented in the scale modeling world by very old but generally still available smaller scale 1. Os2u from vo1 aboard the uss arizona 1941 float os2u from vo1 aboard the uss pennsylvania 1940 wheeled os2u 3, in soviet union service, 1944 float os2u in raf service, 1943 float os2u 3 in usn service, 1941 float i am not sure if the last aircraft, the os2u 3 is from 1941. The vought os2u kingfisher was a compact midwing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats. Os2u kingfisher read this before you begin study the assembly drawings.
The color scheme is from a bird attached to the uss pennsylvania. In the assembly drawings, some parts will be marked by a star. List by royal australian air force raaf serial number os2u a482 5985 under restoration at precision aerospace. The vought os2u kingfisher is a singleengine twoseat observation aircraft produced by the american manufacturer vought sikorsky aircraft, later by the vought division of united aircraft corp the kingfisher was the primary shipbased observation aircraft of the us navy during wwii. Apr 28, 2015 he described the different landings available at sea, dependent on conditions, and described a small turn made by the ship to flatten out a landing area to the net for crane pick up and placement back on the rail. Mar 16, 2018 the vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Performance was modest, because of its light engine. Os2u kingfisher in action by al adcock, paperback barnes. This is the vought os2u 1 kingfisher listing page, here you can download the plan, article and see the main thumbnail and extra images. The first production kingfisher, the os2u 1, was delivered early in 1940 and assigned to the battleship uss colorado. Now you can build this versatile plane to get the mail, give your friends some aa target practice, and spy your enemies whereabouts. The vought os2u kingfisher page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Oct 12, 2011 i knew that revell had announced that the old os2u kit would be back soon, but id forgotten.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Thank you to the great folks at kitty hawk models for bringing a welcome new largescale kit to u. Aug 24, 2011 the vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. In al adcocks us navy floatplanes of world war ii in action he states that the xos2u1 was.
On the way out the kingfisher pilot must pass through the entire effective range of the guns on the beach and it is this section of the action that you see in the painting. Squadron signal aircraft in action 1119 os2u kingfisher. May 19, 2015 sample movie from our os2u kingfisher, relaxing and easy flying with this scale 1. The vought xso2u was an american observation floatplane developed by voughtsikorsky for the united states navy during the late 1930s. I saw some of the work theyve completed and looked at the parts waiting to be restored, and we. The british at the time named all their planes typhoon, swordfish, hurricane, firefly, etc, etc and they called this plane the kingfisher. It was received by the museum from that nation in 1971. Squadronsignal aircraft in action series librarything. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Chauncey milton vought was born february 26, 1890, in new york city to the welltodo and socially accepted vought family, known and respected for design and production of quality sailing and power boats.
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