JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I started this one last week. Decided to do it as "Texas Ed" using some left over decals and parts left over from previous builds. Fortunately all the needed parts are there even though they are all left overs from previous builds. Coming along okay so far! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 John Just love your P-39 builds ... will be along for the journey or in reality, the quick trip across town. I know you posted this before, but I can't find where I filed the information on how to do the plug for the length correction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Just love your P-39 builds ... will be along for the journey or in reality, the quick trip across town. I know you posted this before, but I can't find where I filed the information on how to do the plug for the length correction. I just add a 5/16th (or thereabouts) plug. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Thanks John I feel a P-39 coming this winter and now I know what I need to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Thanks John I feel a P-39 coming this winter and now I know what I need to do. Sounds good Peter. The mod isn't all that difficult. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 John Sure looks as if, even I can do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Sure looks as if, even I can do it. I don't think you will have any problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 Progress as of today. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 John Looks perfect.🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 Todays progress. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 John Amazing progress ... a new meaning to steady and consistent work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Amazing progress ... a new meaning to steady and consistent work. Thanks. Just about ready for some paint! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Looking forward to the painting update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 Painting nearly finished. Next will be a clear gloss then some decalings. If you are wondering about the sand leading edges the decal sheet says the a/c was originally sand but was over sprayed with OD. Prop wash caused sand & dirt to erode the OD and allow the sand paint to show through. I think I'll go back and tone that down some more. Sure makes for a different look. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 11:47 AM, Peterpools said: Thanks John I feel a P-39 coming this winter and now I know what I need to do. Peter, which kit are you going to use? The SH kit? 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 John, Very cool work! Love the P-39 and SH is a wonderful kit in 1/32. Nice work and love the research on the sand base coat. One of the best things is that the cockpit is so open, with the car doors. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 57 minutes ago, CANicoll said: John, Very cool work! Love the P-39 and SH is a wonderful kit in 1/32. Nice work and love the research on the sand base coat. One of the best things is that the cockpit is so open, with the car doors. Chris Thanks Chris. It's a nice kit but it does have some fit problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 John Super progress and like your idea of replicating the 'sand' leading edges. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Hi Chris Going to most likely use the same SH kit as John .. only other choice would be the KH kit, and I'm not crazy about going down that route. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Peterpools said: Hi Chris Going to most likely use the same SH kit as John .. only other choice would be the KH kit, and I'm not crazy about going down that route. Yes, don't even consider that KH kit. I built one and it was a real PITA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, JohnB said: Yes, don't even consider that KH kit. I built one and it was a real PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Finished and RFI. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19724-sh-p-39q-completed/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 John I'm just blown away. At this point you'll need to add an extension to the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 58 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John I'm just blown away. At this point you'll need to add an extension to the house. LOL Peter. My models seem to be like rabbits!! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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