Toshi - 

Alright!, keep them coming...I will love to watch this build. I hope you enjoy and post as many pictures as possible. I'll be checking in daily. 

Toshi, that 'Cobra looks to be a far superior kit to the Revell 32-scale kit that I am currently working on. I started mine last September along with three 48-scale Airacobras, but I expect you will finish your's before I complete any of mine.

One thing I will warn you about regarding the Airacobra is that all of the kits I have ever seen of this are notorious tail sitters. They require a lot of nose weighting to keep them on the tricycle gear. Which then leads to the problem. With all the armament detail up front, where do you out weight sufficient to keeping it from sitting on its tail? The Revell kit not feature any armament detail in the nose so this was not a problem, but this Kittyhawk kit appears to feature all of that detail, which just begs to be displayed.

Looking forward to seeing your completed 'Cobra.

Well Toshi, you are about to find out just how nice these KH kits are. I'm watching.

BK

Hunter

Toshi - 

Alright!, keep them coming...I will love to watch this build. I hope you enjoy and post as many pictures as possible. I'll be checking in daily. 

 

Toshi

Aggieman

Toshi, that 'Cobra looks to be a far superior kit to the Revell 32-scale kit that I am currently working on. I started mine last September along with three 48-scale Airacobras, but I expect you will finish your's before I complete any of mine.

One thing I will warn you about regarding the Airacobra is that all of the kits I have ever seen of this are notorious tail sitters. They require a lot of nose weighting to keep them on the tricycle gear. Which then leads to the problem. With all the armament detail up front, where do you out weight sufficient to keeping it from sitting on its tail? The Revell kit not feature any armament detail in the nose so this was not a problem, but this Kittyhawk kit appears to feature all of that detail, which just begs to be displayed.

 

Looking forward to seeing your completed 'Cobra.

 

My plan is to utilize a clear piece of stretched spruce and attach it to the very end of the Airacobra.  It's hardly noticeable as I've done this already with my Trumpeter 1:32 Me 626.  Thank you for the heads up as well as the read and reply!

Toshi

BrandonK

Well Toshi, you are about to find out just how nice these KH kits are. I'm watching.

BK

 

Toshi

Here is the first update for the Airacobra.

Toshi

This kit has a nicely detailed engine.

This PE seatbelt is made out of microtextile.  Basically it's made of material to give it a real look.

Aggieman

Toshi, that 'Cobra looks to be a far superior kit to the Revell 32-scale kit that I am currently working on. I started mine last September along with three 48-scale Airacobras, but I expect you will finish your's before I complete any of mine.

One thing I will warn you about regarding the Airacobra is that all of the kits I have ever seen of this are notorious tail sitters. They require a lot of nose weighting to keep them on the tricycle gear. Which then leads to the problem. With all the armament detail up front, where do you out weight sufficient to keeping it from sitting on its tail? The Revell kit not feature any armament detail in the nose so this was not a problem, but this Kittyhawk kit appears to feature all of that detail, which just begs to be displayed.

 

Looking forward to seeing your completed 'Cobra.

 

Watching this one. I didn't know Revell had a 1/32 one. I knew about their 1/48 one.

Toshi .I have the 1 32 revell cobra. And I intend to use one of the trumpeter p 38 engines for that kit ..you see I keep those engines like bf-109 ..p 38. ..mustang. .corsair  ..hellcat ..wildcat ...bearcat. ..Warhawk ..kettyhawk ..262 engines. I use them as masters for casting in resin ..just to add more detail to those revell and monogram and others to name few .

I'll be watching this one toshi 

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midnightprowler

 

 

Aggieman

Toshi, that 'Cobra looks to be a far superior kit to the Revell 32-scale kit that I am currently working on. I started mine last September along with three 48-scale Airacobras, but I expect you will finish your's before I complete any of mine.

One thing I will warn you about regarding the Airacobra is that all of the kits I have ever seen of this are notorious tail sitters. They require a lot of nose weighting to keep them on the tricycle gear. Which then leads to the problem. With all the armament detail up front, where do you out weight sufficient to keeping it from sitting on its tail? The Revell kit not feature any armament detail in the nose so this was not a problem, but this Kittyhawk kit appears to feature all of that detail, which just begs to be displayed.

 

Looking forward to seeing your completed 'Cobra.

 

 

 

 

Watching this one. I didn't know Revell had a 1/32 one. I knew about their 1/48 one.

 

Toshi 

infofrog

That manual what I can see , looks very nice and detailed Rick

 

Toshi

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Toshi .I have the 1 32 revell cobra. And I intend to use one of the trumpeter p 38 engines for that kit ..you see I keep those engines like bf-109 ..p 38. ..mustang. .corsair  ..hellcat ..wildcat ...bearcat. ..Warhawk ..kettyhawk ..262 engines. I use them as masters for casting in resin ..just to add more detail to those revell and monogram and others to name few .

I'll be watching this one toshi 

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Toshi

Here is what was done this evening.

Toshi

Looking FANTASTIC Toshi!  

The Revell 32-scale Airacobra is indeed a Revell of Germany release, but that mold originated with Special Hobby.

Nice looking engine. .I'd love to have them exhaust stacks on my mustang lll that I'm doing for the mustang GB 

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Looks very good Toshi. Odd seeing the engine behind the pilot but that's the P-39! 

I haven't tried those new 1/32nd fabric seatbelts but been tempted and they look really good there. 

Thank you for the read and replies gentleman.  now that I'm at this point, I'll weather the cockpit with a wash and Tamiya Weatherine Master.  I have another update below.

Toshi

Crisp, solid build so far, Toshi!  Cant help but notice the steady improvement in your skills.

Oh and hey, I noticed that Detail and Scale post of yours. Thank you for sharing that.  Last time I came across D&S it was still in book form. I remember saving up my school allowances for a long time to buy just 1 copy...

allan

Crisp, solid build so far, Toshi!  Cant help but notice the steady improvement in your skills.

 

Oh and hey, I noticed that Detail and Scale post of yours. Thank you for sharing that.  Last time I came across D&S it was still in book form. I remember saving up my school allowances for a long time to buy just 1 copy...

 

Toshi

Toshi - 

OUTSTANDING JOB so far sir. I think you were a model builder in your past life, you are way too good for not doing this for long. Enjoy

Hunter

Toshi - 

OUTSTANDING JOB so far sir. I think you were a model builder in your past life, you are way too good for not doing this for long. Enjoy

 

Toshi

To my fellow forum members,

This is my very first build of a Airacobra and I'm enjoying every minute of it.  I love the concept of the P-39 with a mid engine mount followed by a cannon in the nose.  Below is just a dry fitting.  As my dad used to say; "Measure twice, cut once".

I'm so impressed with the Kitty Hawk brand in that Mrs. Toshi ordered a Bronco of the Kitty Hawk brand.  Mrs. Toshi likes the unique look of the Bronco, I should have the Bronco delivered no later than next week Wednesday.  I look forward to that build.  Until then here is where I'm at with the P-39 Airacobra.  Thank you forum members for your support in my projects.

Toshi

Looking good Toshi. I wish I had time for my Kingfisher by KH right now, but I've shelved all my kits till I get my real truck upgrades done.

These are truly well made kits.

BK

BrandonK

Looking good Toshi. I wish I had time for my Kingfisher by KH right now, but I've shelved all my kits till I get my real truck upgrades done.

These are truly well made kits.

BK

 

Toshi

Toshi, I noticed your mention of Detail & Scale books.  You can find them for free at Boxartden.com.  Nice work on the P-39.  One mention though, on the interior color after examining the remains of several P-39's at the Pioneer Park air museum in Fairbanks, the interior is a very dark green like Bronze green which I think was known as Bell green.

Another nice looking build Toshi. I do like those HGW belts myself, use a set myself on a 109 build last year.

Looking foward to more.