SH P-39Q build

[JohnB]

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!

[Peterpools]

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.

 

 

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

Thanks John

I feel a P-39 coming this winter and now I know what I need to do.

 

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

John

Sure looks as if, even I can do it. 

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Peterpools said:

John

Sure looks as if, even I can do it. 

I don't think you will have any problems.

[Peterpools]

🤞

[JohnB]

Progress as of today.

[Peterpools]

John

Looks perfect.🏆

 

[JohnB]

Todays progress.

[Peterpools]

John

Amazing progress ... a new meaning to steady and consistent work. 

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Peterpools said:

John

Amazing progress ... a new meaning to steady and consistent work. 

Thanks. Just about ready for some paint!

[Peterpools]

Looking forward to the painting update

[JohnB]

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.

[CANicoll]

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?  👍

[CANicoll]

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

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

John

Super progress and like your idea of replicating the 'sand' leading edges.

 

[Peterpools]

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.

   

 

[JohnB]

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.

[Peterpools]

2 minutes ago, JohnB said:

Yes, don't even consider that KH kit. I built one and it was a real PITA.

[JohnB]

Finished and RFI.

https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/19724-sh-p-39q-completed/

 

[Peterpools]

John

I'm just blown away. At this point you'll need to add an extension to the house.  

[JohnB]

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