JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 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
Peterpools Posted October 28, 2023 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
JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Author Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 3:01 PM, 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. Expand I just add a 5/16th (or thereabouts) plug. 1 1
Peterpools Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 Thanks John I feel a P-39 coming this winter and now I know what I need to do. 1
JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Author Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 3:47 PM, Peterpools said: Thanks John I feel a P-39 coming this winter and now I know what I need to do. Expand Sounds good Peter. The mod isn't all that difficult. 1
Peterpools Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 John Sure looks as if, even I can do it. 1
JohnB Posted October 28, 2023 Author Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 5:46 PM, Peterpools said: John Sure looks as if, even I can do it. Expand I don't think you will have any problems. 1
Peterpools Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 John Amazing progress ... a new meaning to steady and consistent work. 2
JohnB Posted October 31, 2023 Author Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 11:55 AM, Peterpools said: John Amazing progress ... a new meaning to steady and consistent work. Expand Thanks. Just about ready for some paint! 1
JohnB Posted October 31, 2023 Author 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
CANicoll Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 3:47 PM, Peterpools said: Thanks John I feel a P-39 coming this winter and now I know what I need to do. Expand Peter, which kit are you going to use? The SH kit? 👍 1
CANicoll Posted October 31, 2023 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
JohnB Posted November 1, 2023 Author Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 11:17 PM, 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 Expand Thanks Chris. It's a nice kit but it does have some fit problems.
Peterpools Posted November 1, 2023 Posted November 1, 2023 John Super progress and like your idea of replicating the 'sand' leading edges. 1
Peterpools Posted November 1, 2023 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
JohnB Posted November 1, 2023 Author Posted November 1, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 5:04 AM, 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. Expand Yes, don't even consider that KH kit. I built one and it was a real PITA. 2
Peterpools Posted November 1, 2023 Posted November 1, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 1:36 PM, JohnB said: Yes, don't even consider that KH kit. I built one and it was a real PITA. Expand
JohnB Posted November 1, 2023 Author Posted November 1, 2023 Finished and RFI. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19724-sh-p-39q-completed/ 2
Peterpools Posted November 2, 2023 Posted November 2, 2023 John I'm just blown away. At this point you'll need to add an extension to the house. 1
JohnB Posted November 2, 2023 Author Posted November 2, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 12:46 PM, Peterpools said: John I'm just blown away. At this point you'll need to add an extension to the house. Expand LOL Peter. My models seem to be like rabbits!! LOL 1
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