Sarcococca Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Desert Snake Hi mates, here are some pictures of my last year finished Airacobra from Eduard. I`ve used the old but great Profipack with photoetched parts, Express Masks and no less than 6 different variants of paint shemes. Additional I used both CMK accessories for engine compartment and front armarment. The model you see represents an aircraft of 346. FS, 12.AF, Noth Africa.The 346. was the last USAF unit using the P-39 in Europe. Only used as an attack aircraft, as this type didn`t rocks as dogfighter against german fighter ! The built was pure fun and gone straight forward! Only minor mods are necessary to convert this model to a L-1-BE type. A wonderful source with all necessary informations is Book No. 6129 of MMP`s Yellow Serie. [/url] Edited November 16, 2013 by Sarcococca 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul coudeyrette Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 beautiful model, congratulations Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Holy moly, what a fantastic model! Superb, that is definitely one to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 She looks great. Love the base, it really completes the build... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 That's fantastic! Top job! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 looks amazing some fantastic work done there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Amazing attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 That is seriously good :thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCinLA Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Wow! That is just absolutely outstanding! The detail work with the aftermarket stuff is really superb. But the best part is you did the one thing most people miss with the Eduard P-39: sand down the trailing edge of the wing parts from inside before assembly to get a nice thin edge - it soooooo improves the overall look in the end. The paintwork and decaling is fully up to the assembly work. The only thing I can think of is that it's unlikely a drop tank would be in place while undergoing major work like this (I remember seeing an unbuttoned Stuka model like this, fully bombed-up - no mechanic would have gone near it!). That's not a criticism, just something to consider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcococca Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Wow! That is just absolutely outstanding! The detail work with the aftermarket stuff is really superb. But the best part is you did the one thing most people miss with the Eduard P-39: sand down the trailing edge of the wing parts from inside before assembly to get a nice thin edge - it soooooo improves the overall look in the end. The paintwork and decaling is fully up to the assembly work. The only thing I can think of is that it's unlikely a drop tank would be in place while undergoing major work like this (I remember seeing an unbuttoned Stuka model like this, fully bombed-up - no mechanic would have gone near it!). That's not a criticism, just something to consider. I think you are right! A drop tank in place while undergoing a maintenace would be too dangerous indeed! I didn`t think about that circumstance, was only in fever of builting this model and to round up the model with a heavily weathered drop tank... Why not an empty drop tank???? Edited July 13, 2013 by Sarcococca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunners Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Yeah nice job man, loving the engine details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Fantastic job, Really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 A stunning build the detail is fantastic,one of my favourite aircraft too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Now that's gorgeous, so much eye candy to look at and the painting is stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCinLA Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I think you are right! A drop tank in place while undergoing a maintenace would be too dangerous indeed! I didn`t think about that circumstance, was only in fever of builting this model and to round up the model with a heavily weathered drop tank... Why not an empty drop tank???? I suppose. If I was doing work that involved electrical stuff (like working on an engine) I would not want something nearby that might be filled with fumes, but perhaps that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakingModelsAgain Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Wow, that's a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Very nice indeed. Some superb work on show with that model. As for the drop tank, if it was only minor servicing then I could see the tank being left on. I used to work on Sea Barriers and we'd rarely take the tanks off, but they were kept full. In fact they only came off if we were removing the wing or fitting a Sea Eagle or WE-177. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Super work - love the finish rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Stunning work, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) This is very, very good modelling! I love the attention to oil streaks and dirt. Edited July 14, 2013 by burncpt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Fantastic work mate! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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