JohnB Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 When I found this photo I decided it was time for another SH P-39 build. 15th Fighter Group, 6th Fighter Squadron, Makin Island. Sand 26 over lightened Azure Blue. This will go well with my previous build of "Devastating Devil" from the same outfit. Since, as far as I know, there are no decals for this particular a/c I made some using my computer and printer. I'm not sure if the name was in red or black so I made both and will decide later as to which one to use. As always on SH P-39's the fuselage is slightly too short and needs a "plug" about 3/16th thick to correct that. More later as the build progresses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 John Great follow up build to your P-40. Looking forward to following and if I remember, all your SH P-39 builds start off by correcting the too short fuselage. Nice choice markings for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Great follow up build to your P-40. Looking forward to following and if I remember, all your SH P-39 builds start off by correcting the too short fuselage. Nice choice markings for sure. Thanks Peter. I think it'll make a interesting model with that name! LOL I wonder how many of the LSM guys have ever heard of a "Zoot Suit". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Not sure but it was a style of a suit men wore in the 30's (?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 50 minutes ago, Peterpools said: Not sure but it was a style of a suit men wore in the 30's (?). Being the same age as I am Peter I figured you'd know for certain. Yes, it was a very far-out goofy looking outfit with BIG baggy pants, etc. The name on the P-39 was a play on words evidently. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 John Right on the money but I hope no one thinks this is how we dressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Right on the money but I hope no one thinks this is how we dressed LOL That was before I was born anyway! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count0 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 6 hours ago, JohnB said: far-out goofy looking outfit Idk if you would want to say that to his face... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 10 hours ago, Count0 said: Idk if you would want to say that to his face... I don't think we need those type comments here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Making good progress. Fuselage plug in place and ready for puttying and sanding. So far so good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 John Amazing progress as always. Looking forward to seeing the P-39 work her way through the painting and decaling stages of the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Amazing progress as always. Looking forward to seeing the P-39 work her way through the painting and decaling stages of the build. I got the plug area puttied up and am waiting for that to dry so I can sand it. In the meantime I'm getting the wings sorted out and seams cleaned up. Still a long way to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 John You have it down pat for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 31 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John You have it down pat for sure. Indeed! Lots of prior experience in puttying and sanding. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Just about got the fuselage plug done except for a bit of touchup. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 John, looking mighty good - plug has completely vanished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: John, looking mighty good - plug has completely vanished. Nearly so Peter. Needs a bit of scribing for the lost panel lines. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 Down hill now! LOL Seams all filled, puttied, sanded, and primed. I need to attach the seat, gun sight and canopy next and all get that done before painting can start. I'll leave off the gear until all that is done. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 John You're the master - looking so good. 🏆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 Painting complete. Decals are next then a over spray with clear flat. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 John Awesome progress on the P-39 - paint work is absolutely perfect and looks smooth as silk. Looking forward to your next update with all the markings on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Awesome progress on the P-39 - paint work is absolutely perfect and looks smooth as silk. Looking forward to your next update with all the markings on. Thanks Peter. I figure the Xtracolor will be dry enough for some decaling but I haven't checked it yet this morning, Soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Got ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Finished decaling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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