VMA131Marine Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Well, it's really been a while since I posted anything here. It's also been a while since I finished a model, other than a 1/350 Riich Models Los Angeles Class submarine as SSN-722 USS Key West for a friend who's son serves aboard her. Anyway, first up is the Heller 1/72 P-39Q, finished with Eagle Strike decals for "Snooks 2nd." This was part of a Christmas club challenge to finish a kit by this past weekend for the ValleyCon show in Chicopee, Massachusetts this past weekend. And, I did get it done on time, barely! It's actually not a bad kit, and is more accurate, in many ways, than newer offerings from HobbyBoss and Academy. I might have to try one of the RS Models early P-39s. I've got a set of decals for a nice "D" model. Oh, and this was brush painted with Vallejo Air, though I did airbrush the gloss and flat coats. On to the pictures Edited April 5, 2019 by VMA131Marine 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunguska Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Oh that's nice! I'm a fan of some of those Heller kits. My first kit back into the modelling world after a long hiatus, was a Heller Super Etendard. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Very neat and nicely finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Very nice result. Have you rescribed surface? I think Heller had fine but rised pannel lines, or am I wrong? Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigster Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 It's nice to see old kit completed! Good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Nicely finished! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 hours ago, JWM said: Very nice result. Have you rescribed surface? I think Heller had fine but rised pannel lines, or am I wrong? Regards J-W Thanks, and yes, I did rescribe the panel lines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Lovely job! And I agree on the choice, I think the Heller kit is the only one to get the canopy right... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Lovely build! I've always thought it was a great scheme for the aircraft. Legends 2008 021 by tony_inkster, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Very nice. I've always loved the Heller classic aircraft kits. They build into good looking models. Brings back good memories from the 70's and 80's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Outstanding!!!!!! Semper Fi J-W!!!!! 😉 Best regards, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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