RalphSarc Posted November 26, 2014 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
Wingco57 Posted November 26, 2014 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
RalphSarc Posted November 26, 2014 Author 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!!
crazypoet Posted November 26, 2014 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
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2014 Author 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
JonathanReed Posted November 27, 2014 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!
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2014 Author 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!!
lawman56 Posted November 27, 2014 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
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2014 Author 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
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 Did a bit more cockpit work before enjoying a yummy Thanksgiving dinner. Opening the cockpit door really adds interest. 1
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2014 Author 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
wemattson Posted November 28, 2014 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
Wingco57 Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Ralph, The way your modelling skills have gone from strength to strength is staggering. Cees
RalphSarc Posted November 29, 2014 Author 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
RalphSarc Posted November 30, 2014 Author 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
RalphSarc Posted November 30, 2014 Author 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
RalphSarc Posted December 1, 2014 Author Posted December 1, 2014 Started the rigging work on the P-26 this morning. 1
rkranias Posted December 1, 2014 Posted December 1, 2014 Good stuff Ralph. Dang you are on a roll... 1
RalphSarc Posted December 1, 2014 Author 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.
RalphSarc Posted December 1, 2014 Author Posted December 1, 2014 Well the rigging continues, lol!!! 1
RalphSarc Posted December 3, 2014 Author 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
RalphSarc Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 Finally off to the paint shop for a primer coat. Glad to see that blue and yellow disappear!! 1
RalphSarc Posted December 4, 2014 Author Posted December 4, 2014 Nice Ralph! Hurry Up! LOL LOL Johnathan!!!
RalphSarc Posted December 5, 2014 Author 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
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