SH P-39

[JohnB]

I've decided to build another one of the SH P-39's. The 1st step is to cut the fuselage where the "plug" will go. Then it's on to the build. I'm a little undecided as to which a/c it will be but I'd like to do Shomos' Snook's 2nd. I had the decals at one time but can't find them now so if any of you have 'em and don't plan to use 'em I'd sure like to get 'em.

[Bomber_County]

You’re the master of this now……..going watch anyway…..

[JohnB]

11 minutes ago, Bomber_County said:

You’re the master of this now……..going watch anyway…..

LOL Phil! The SH kit does have some shortcomings but it's still better than the KH kit.

[Peterpools]

John

Way to go and I'll be following all the way

I'm sure I'll get the bug to either finish my horrible P-39 or buy a SK kit and build it this winter.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[brahman104]

Nice one John! I do love the P-39 and can't wait to build one someday.....

Craig

[GazzaS]

[KevinM]

Watching John first one for me.

[JohnB]

2 hours ago, KevinM said:

Watching John first one for me.

[harv]

Groovy....harv 

[DocRob]

I'm all eyes John, I have a P-39 in stash and pulled the box out more than others recently.

Cheers Rob

[JohnB]

7 hours ago, DocRob said:

I'm all eyes John, I have a P-39 in stash and pulled the box out more than others recently.

Cheers Rob

[JohnB]

Making some progress. The seat, guns and IP are from the KH kit. The seat belts are Fine Molds. I replaced the control stick with one from my spares stash. Remember to click on the photos for best resolution.

[GazzaS]

Nice!

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, GazzaS said:

Nice!

Thanks!

[Peterpools]

John

Nice progress on your P-39 and the best part, you don't have to deal with a zillion part nose that doesn't fit.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[JohnB]

56 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Nice progress on your P-39 and the best part, you don't have to deal with a zillion part nose that doesn't fit.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

Thanks Peter! Indeed! That HK kit is a bear and a large headache. I'll take the SH kit over it any day.

[Peterpools]

John

Absolutely agree.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[JohnB]

Fuselage plug in place. Now it's on to the wings.

[Peterpools]

John

Looking so good. Nice to see the P-39 go together perfectly and corrected.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

 

[JohnB]

15 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Looking so good. Nice to see the P-39 go together perfectly and corrected.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

 

Thank you Peter.

[HubertB]

One thing for sure, this one won’t be a tail-sitter  

Nice work, John 👍

Hubert

[JohnB]

36 minutes ago, HubertB said:

One thing for sure, this one won’t be a tail-sitter  

Nice work, John 👍

Hubert

I hope not Hubert! LOL

[BlrwestSiR]

Wow, this build is just moving along at a brisk clip. Looks nice and tidy.

Carl

[JohnB]

34 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Wow, this build is just moving along at a brisk clip. Looks nice and tidy.

Carl

Thanks Carl. It's a fairly easy build, especially when you've built a few previously.

[ihunter]

On 9/18/2021 at 2:21 PM, JohnB said:

Making some progress. The seat, guns and IP are from the KH kit. The seat belts are Fine Molds. I replaced the control stick with one from my spares stash. Remember to click on the photos for best resolution.

Maybe there is a difference between the D and Q models, but is the IP too far forward?