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Revell 1/72 P-26A Peashooter. Wheeler Field,Hawaii.December, 1941.

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  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: West Chester,Ohio
Revell 1/72 P-26A Peashooter. Wheeler Field,Hawaii.December, 1941.
Posted by roger_wilco on Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:06 PM

Here's my completed Revell 1/72 P-26A Peashooter. Wheeler Field, Hawaii, December 1941.The scheme depicts one used shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack. Survivng P-26's were painted overall black and used a night fighters (in case the Japanese sent waves of bomber aircraft, which never happened.) They were used in this role briefly until more modern types became available. For the rigging I used 28 gauge craft wire, courtesy of my wife. She designs and makes jewelry as a hobby, so there's plenty of wire to choose from!

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:11 PM

That is a very cool looking build, I love it.  It has a great significant story background and is a unique kit to see.  Not something you view a lot of.  Fantastic job on the black and the rigging!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: West Chester,Ohio
Posted by roger_wilco on Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:21 PM
Thanks Toshi! It's only the second kit I've ever rigged (the last was 20 years ago.) By the time I was done,the last ounce of my patience was spent!

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

  • Member since
    December 2015
  • From: providence ,r.i.
Posted by templar1099 on Sunday, January 15, 2017 2:48 PM

I understood black to be a tough color to paint, but wouldn't know from your work. An interesting subject.

"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Monday, January 16, 2017 8:58 AM

Very nice!  Have always thought the P-26 was a pretty bird.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    December 2002
Posted by 7474 on Monday, January 16, 2017 9:08 AM
I really like the peashooter, great job. Can't imagine how small that model is.
  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: West Chester,Ohio
Posted by roger_wilco on Saturday, January 21, 2017 4:02 AM
Thanks everyone for your kind words. It was a fun project overall, for the exception of the rigging! One needed extreme patience to deal with that exercise. I plan on building more 1/72 P-26's in the future.

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al. 

  • Member since
    October 2004
  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Saturday, January 21, 2017 6:55 AM

Good job on the Peashooter.  It's been one of my favorite aircraft.  I have built a few in various scales but have never seen one in black.

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