russ c Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 HI Everyone, Finished this one about the same time as the VLR Mustang so thought I`d share some photo`s My latest go at Eduard`s 1/48 Airacobra kit Built from the latest Weekend Edition boxing Finished as `PAT-RIOT II` of the 46th FS, 15th FG, 7th AF Built from the kit contents but with a few small additions and tweaks Namely: brake pipes, splitter plate in the dorsal intake, some wiring for the radio in the rear cockpit and aerial wires Also drilled out all the gun barrels and exhaust pipes Decals were from the kit Hope you enjoy the pic`s, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 That's another fine build Russ,love the weathering really bring's the detailing out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Fantastic work and well presented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Really wonderful. And a superb weathering! nice pic’s as usual. Love it Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Well done Russ, not a pink Cobra but close! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Great looking build! Love the presentation on the Marsden mats too 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Great work Russ! Well done! How was the kit? I am in the process of deciding what will my next build be between this kit and Italeri's Malta Hurricane which I have both waiting in the stash. How much nose weight did you have to use? Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Raider Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Awesome!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Perfectly 'imperfect' Airacobra – the weathering really makes it come alive. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Nikola Topalov said: Great work Russ! Well done! How was the kit? I am in the process of deciding what will my next build be between this kit and Italeri's Malta Hurricane which I have both waiting in the stash. How much nose weight did you have to use? Best, Nikola Thanks Nicola, The kit`s OK- not perfect though. things to watch out for are: trailing edges a bit thick need sanding, leading edges of main planes and fin a bit blunt- sanding again. Out of the box the spinner doesn`t sit centrally on the nose- just chop the shaft off and glue straight on or drill and add your own. The doors are fiddley to fit after you`ve fitted the canopy- either fit at same time as canopy ( best ), chamfer edges until they fit snugly if the canopies already fitted or fit in open position ( it looks like an elephant if you do this 🙂 ). If you have one open and one closed- the pilot usually got in through the starboard door so he didn`t get knee-capped by the throttle quadrant on the port side of the cockpit, that`s why most P-39 art work is on the starboard side. I used a nose weight off a `culled` P-39 so couldn`t tell you how much to use- sorry. Hope this helps Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 This looks fantastic, great work and backdrop too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Weathering is really spot on, looks very realistic! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 9 hours ago, russ c said: Thanks Nicola, The kit`s OK- not perfect though. things to watch out for are: trailing edges a bit thick need sanding, leading edges of main planes and fin a bit blunt- sanding again. Out of the box the spinner doesn`t sit centrally on the nose- just chop the shaft off and glue straight on or drill and add your own. The doors are fiddley to fit after you`ve fitted the canopy- either fit at same time as canopy ( best ), chamfer edges until they fit snugly if the canopies already fitted or fit in open position ( it looks like an elephant if you do this 🙂 ). If you have one open and one closed- the pilot usually got in through the starboard door so he didn`t get knee-capped by the throttle quadrant on the port side of the cockpit, that`s why most P-39 art work is on the starboard side. I used a nose weight off a `culled` P-39 so couldn`t tell you how much to use- sorry. Hope this helps Cheers Russ Thanks for the "heads up" Russ! Appreciated! Best, Nikola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Lovely work Russ - finished to perfection! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 That is pretty darn nice Russ. I wasn't aware of the colours of these on Canton Island, I am now, an interesting story. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Another beauty Russ, complimented by superb photography. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Nice one, Russ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Very nice work, really looks the part in front of the back drop. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Lovely!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Good grief Russ. Just when I think you cannot top your previous project……….you do. That is one incredibly beautiful Airacobra. 😍 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Gorgeous as usual Russ and I do like this scheme on the P-39 and P-40,....... the weathering is superb. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Lovely result from one of Eduard’s finest . Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlin Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 12:46 PM, Nikola Topalov said: Italeri's Malta Hurricane That's a Nice kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlin Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) On 10/7/2021 at 10:33 AM, russ c said: Hope you enjoy the pic`s, thanks for looking Cheers Russ P-39 is not my favorite plane but some of the builds I have seen of late she is starting to grow on me....Well Done Sir!! Edited October 9, 2021 by javlin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Super work Russ! Love that backdrop too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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