KLP Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Hi, This is my newly finished Bell P-39 Airacobra. I know the Airacutie may easily be the most modelled P-39 ever, but hey - I want her on my shelf too! I had a major disaster with thin superglue running from the nose weight down into the wing air-intakes. I had to cut it open to remove the glue and replace the mesh. This is were I nearly scrapped it. But I think the end result is OK. I used an Eduard Big-Ed set (interior and exterior) and also resin wheels and gun barrels, except that the resin front wheel was too wide to fit in the fork! The wing gun barrels broke off more than once by my clumsy sausage fingers, so they ended up being replaced with plastic rod (the barrels, not the fingers). The exhausts are the kit parts that have been hollowed out. I might replace them with resin some time. I did not care to mount an antenna wire, since my reference photos seem to show that Airacutie did not have one. They also show that this aircraft had its undercarriage doors removed. The front wheel leg should propably not have a brake line, but I found out too late (d*mn you Eduard!). The kit droptank is the wrong type compared to my period photos. I used one from the sparebox instead. Paint is xtracrylix Olive Drab and Neutral Grey. Weathering was done with Flory Models Dark Wash, oil paint for streaks and alcohol tinted with Tamiya paint for general dirt and grime. Finally, only stencils are decals. All markings and art-work are painted - I used Miracle Masks for this. And yes, I know I have to do something about that lousy groundwork... Cheers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 That's a real beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurry Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I like it! Beautiful build and done just right... I also like the attention to detail leaving out the main gear skirts. Great job! Regards, Hurry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Great job, really nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rom1 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I also like the attention to detail leaving out the main gear skirts. I didn't see any skirts... Very nice job! rom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Glad you kept going, that's lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 That elusive 'real' impression is strong with this one! Exquisite work. /Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Very nice P-39! Love the decals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Thank you so much, all of you! Cheers Edited October 8, 2012 by KLP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Fantastic job! I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally like it a lot! If I had one suggestion to make it any better (in my opinion) it would be a smidge of wash on the interior door. Nit picky Iknow, but I think it would make that interior really pop too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Stunning P-39. I especially like the subtle and bright colors that were used on the woman. Belle Edited October 15, 2012 by Belle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Very,very nice looking flying Playboy !!! Great Job !! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Firebird, Belle and Peter: Thank you very much! Firebird: I agree completely. I only did dry-brush it, because I did not want the interior to look too dirty, but next time I will also give it a light wash. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Now i'm not a fan of the airacobra, but that is awsome. She's a minx for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Now that's pretty nifty and those sprayed-on markings are very effective. Good job cheers Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Very nice job indeed, well done all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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