JohnB Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Time to build another SH P-39 kit. The first order of business is to measure and cut the rear fuselage and insert a 5/16" plastic "plug" to get the right fuselage length. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 Next is clean the plug up a bit and have it ready for later install. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Yikes, that's quite a gap. Can I ask how you made that plug? Is it a solid piece? If so, did you laminate a bunch of plastic sheets together or are you running thin plastic card around a wooden/clay former? Just asking as I don't know that I've seen plastic card available in such a thickness. Looks great so far! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Landlubber Mike said: Yikes, that's quite a gap. Can I ask how you made that plug? Is it a solid piece? If so, did you laminate a bunch of plastic sheets together or are you running thin plastic card around a wooden/clay former? Just asking as I don't know that I've seen plastic card available in such a thickness. Looks great so far! Thanks Mike. I laminated several sheets of plastic card to get the thickness I wanted then measured everything, cut out the plug and now, after some cleanup, it will be ready for insert when the time comes. Then I'll spread some putty over it, sand it smooth and then it's ready for paint, etc. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 John Nice work on the plug and I'm willing to bet, you have the measurements committed to memory by now. How many P-39's have you built? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 25 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Nice work on the plug and I'm willing to bet, you have the measurements committed to memory by now. How many P-39's have you built? Thanks Peter. Six including one terrible Kitty Hawk kit. Here they are: (I don't think I've left any out!) 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 John Awesome builds and what a terrific collection. I would have guessed the KH kit would have been the least favorite build - but at least you did nearly the impossible and completed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Awesome builds and what a terrific collection. I would have guessed the KH kit would have been the least favorite build - but at least you did nearly the impossible and completed it. Thanks Peter. It was a bear to build alright (it's the sand colored "Devastating Devil" model). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Plug in place. A little scribing of panel lines and it should be good to go. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 John You're amazing for sure🏆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John You're amazing for sure🏆 LOL 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Nearly ready for some paint. I'm waiting for a canopy mask set first which is supposed to show up tomorrow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Even I'm amazed at the rate you are building at. But the P-39 does look mighty good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 25 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Even I'm amazed at the rate you are building at. But the P-39 does look mighty good. I just have plenty of time to build nearly every day Peter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 John Retirement and awesome - what a combination. 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 31 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Retirement and awesome - what a combination. 🏆 LOL 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Ready for paint! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Looking great, John! I have a SH P-39Q in the stash to build one day. I'm assuming that the fuselage length is an issue with all the SH P-39s? Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 John Looking so good and you're already to prime and paint - amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, denders said: Looking great, John! I have a SH P-39Q in the stash to build one day. I'm assuming that the fuselage length is an issue with all the SH P-39s? Dave Thanks Dave. Yes, I'm afraid so. They all are short. 🤪 I'd recommend getting this reference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Looks great, John. Will you ever do a Red Army version? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 17 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Looks great, John. Will you ever do a Red Army version? Thanks Gaz. Nope, no Russians. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Finished with this one. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19409-sh-p-39d-done/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Another terrific build in the books. Just over a to the completed build forum and left a comment, 🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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