Alan P Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yesterday Mark suggested a 24-hour build to honour Mike (site owner)'s birthday. How could I resist? What you are about to see is a timestamped progress of the build, completed in just over 12 hours today. We start with the kit bagged in the box. Cockpit parts painted ...and fitted! Straight on with assembly. Meanwhile metal parts have been painted. Airframe assembly complete Canopies fitted and masked, interior colour painted. Took a break in the afternoon, cracked on later. First primer coat Main colours painted Gloss coat applied Decals applied Wheels, gear doors and drop tank fitted Flat coat on, masks removed and hey presto! Finished by half nine! Completed pics HERE I'd recommend trying this if you have a clear day, really gives you a buzz when it's finished! All the best, Al 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Really nice job on that Alan, and nice use of the kit transfers - I'd always believed Academy decals were unusable! Good work mate, Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 You had time for a WIP too!!???? Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 That's really rather impressive! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Thank you very much Stew Rob and Steve. I'd always believed Academy decals were unusable! These were very nice, bit thick but sat down very well, no silvering or cracking. I'd recommend the kit, not one bit of putty required. Whether it'd convince the P-39 experts I don't know, but it was a perfect kit for a rush job like this! Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Bloody hell.....You don't mess about at all do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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