RalphSarc Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 In preparation to build my first ever WNW Fokker D-Vll kit I continue to practice the techniques needed by building this Hasegawa 1/32 Boeing P-26 Peashooter. The scheme will be OD fuselage and yellow wings of the 17th Pursuit Squadron stationed at Selfridge Air Force Base, Michigan 1934. Should be a fun build!! Good Lord I really dislike colored kits!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 An the P-26 oozing character. Good choice. You know why they called them Peashooters don't you? Because of the long gunbarrels. Cheers Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 An the P-26 oozing character. Good choice. You know why they called them Peashooters don't you? Because of the long gunbarrels. Cheers Cees I hadn't heard that!! It's a great little aircraft and should be a nice build as soon as it's painted, lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypoet Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 This looks fun! I've always liked the looks of this aircraft - it has that sort of awkward not-quite-biplane-not-quite-monoplane look Very cool - I look forward to following the build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Yesterday I had a few free hours so I decided to opened the cockpit door add a scratch built leather seat cushion and lapbelts. Will do the lapbelts this weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Been fun watching you Ralph...you are one building dude! I like the way every build you push it to another level! Keep it up! It inspirational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Been fun watching you Ralph...you are one building dude! I like the way every build you push it to another level! Keep it up! It inspirational! Thank you so much for that Jonathan. I really appreciate it. Love using what I continue to learn here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman56 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I have to agree with Jonathan. Very inspiring to see someone as motivated as you! I swear, as soon as you finished that Ju-88, you've been just flying (no pun intended ) through kits! Each time they seem to get more interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 I have to agree with Jonathan. Very inspiring to see someone as motivated as you! I swear, as soon as you finished that Ju-88, you've been just flying (no pun intended ) through kits! Each time they seem to get more interesting. You guys are so kind. I retired last year so have lots of time to purse my hobbies! Did I say I love retirement, lol!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Did a bit more cockpit work before enjoying a yummy Thanksgiving dinner. Opening the cockpit door really adds interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2014 Author Share Posted November 28, 2014 Glued the fuselage halves together last night while watch my beloved Seattle Seahawks manhandle the 49ers!! Great game and a perfect fit, lol!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemattson Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Looking good so far. I always thought this was such a cool little airplane. I can't wait to see how yous comes out. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Ralph, The way your modelling skills have gone from strength to strength is staggering. Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Ralph, The way your modelling skills have gone from strength to strength is staggering. Cees Thanks Cees I'm a product of LSM and all the kind friends here!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Did a little engine assembly last night and set it along to the paint shop to be primed! Paint shop primed the engine before they went home!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Since I've finished the outdoor lights I thought I'd relax and do a little seam work, lol!! The fit in this kit has almost been Tamiya!!! Detailed the engine and dry fitted the landing gear this evening! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Started the rigging work on the P-26 this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Good stuff Ralph. Dang you are on a roll... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Good stuff Ralph. Dang you are on a roll... Rick what is your favorite hobby shop location in the DC area? I have a member on my FB group "The Basement Air Force" living in the DC area and would like to find a well stocked hobby shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Well the rigging continues, lol!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 The P-26 has been a real test of my rigging capabilities! I believe this monoplane kit has more rigging than my recently completed Sopwith Camel!! Should be able to mask and prime tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Finally off to the paint shop for a primer coat. Glad to see that blue and yellow disappear!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Nice Ralph! Hurry Up! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Nice Ralph! Hurry Up! LOL LOL Johnathan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Noticed a few areas around the landing gear that need attention after priming so sanded, sealed, resanded and reprimed. Looks much better!! Will wait a day for the primer coat to dry/cure before masking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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