Ian Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Kit - Eduard 'Profipack' original issue. Paint - All acrylics. Decals - Kit & Aeromaster Extras - none. Bell P-39Q-20 Airacobra GC 1/5 'Champagne' Southern France September 1944 Not sure if this has happened to anyone else, but I genuinely forgot that I had this kit until it 'appeared' during a stash tidying session... happy, happy modeller ! Everything you see here comes from the Profipack box with the exception of a couple of decals. The build was so straightforward - not one to rush, you need to really think it through and read-ahead - but virtually problem free until you get to the wings which are realistically thick on the leading edge but unrealistically thick on the trailing edge. It's a known issue with the kit and easily solved with the robust application of 'some modelling skills'. After the usual primer-coat, I decided to try to achieve a heat-faded / bleached effect for the paint using the usual pre & post shading techniques and lightening the OD & NG tones (both Tamiya). I read that many of the French P-39Q's were taken from stockpiles that had been in North Africa for a few months in open storage so this is what I've tried to replicate. Weathering & leaks etc are mainly achieved with W & N oils and some MIG washes, the exhaust plume is Tamiya 'Buff', 'Red Brown' and dry-brushed oil-paint and I'm really pleased with how it came out.. Eduard would have you build the French 'option' as a late P-39Q-25 with a four-blade prop but by changing to a three-blade Q-20 and altering the side number I've employed a little artistic license (also explains the painted-over Stars'n Bars). It may upset a purist or two, but I can live with that. Please feel free to ask any questions, make any comments or criticisms. All the best from an Autumnal NZ. Ian. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Nice build and very interesting paint/weathering. Top job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 A great build with a lovely worn finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Ah! With the weathering I expected it to be Indo-China. Great work my friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Very nice! Good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Thanks folks... very much appreciated. Already started on the next build with two more 'lying-in-wait' after that one. All the best. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 I like that. Nicely weathered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Very nicely done Ian,I do like the Cobra in French colours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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