P-39 Airacobra Group Build

wing_nut wrote:

Hippy-Ed wrote: Well then, Git 'Er Done!!! Git busy then!!!   Ahhhh mathmatics and Hippy-Ed... the 2 true constants in the universe. You are right Dave... when the GB is about 1 specifc a/c you learn a lot about it.  Since this is your 1st... go nuts on the build... but don't let it ge to the point where you fell pressured to do all the stuff that flies arounf in here... no pun intended.  I let tha happen to me last year an I ended up pulling out of some of the GB's I was in.  I never want it to have feel like I have to build something... always should be want to.

You can always count on ED

Dont get me wrong I am enjoying the build. Im just one of those people who says ohh ill just build this one out of the box. It never happens. For example I built the Pro Modeler me 410 cause I thought it looked cool. Its a nice kit but before it was over I had cut the cowling open and added a resin engine. Cut off the supercharger intakes and replaced them with correct shaped ones made from aluminum. Re sized the canopy that did not fit wth shims etc.... I think you get the point. Once i saw your radio and how cheap the kit radio looked I had to do something.

Dave, that's the beauty of modelling, and you're never "wrong" for doing it how you want. I'll even go so far as to call it "ambition" (as in "Go West, young man!")

We're lucky these days to have so many option in the aftermarket. I was talking with my Dad the other day, and he said you use to get colored plastic and glue. If you were lucky you got chrome plated wheels and bumpers (for cars). Most people just left the model unpainted, and those who painted brushed it on. He would fiddle around with ignition wires and what-not, but the point is he never had the resin, PE, etc. to the level we do.

So I say go for it! Since we've got all of these goodies, we might as well use them!

Jaypack.... yeah I thoiught I had sent you something beofre.  Sorry but did not save the address, so email me and I iwll get they off to you.

Dave I know what oyu mean.  But sometimes things can go backwards.  As in there is no way the resin engine Iplaned on using is going to fit in the space given.  I can't carve off any more before I start to get into the engine compartment.  So it may be one less detail to worry about... but is sure was a nice looking engine

OK, here's the pics I promised:

The 'pit isn't quite done, I saw some details in some pics that I'd liketo add, but here it is so far.

Jaypack, the office is looking GOOD !

Bud

Nice looking I P Jaypack

Thad

Outstanding stuff, Jaypack. The PE looks REALLY nice...at the risk of sounding like Dave, now I'm second guessing myself for stick with OOB!!! I know how you feel Dave!

davew6003 wrote:

wing_nut wrote:  Hippy-Ed wrote: Well then, Git 'Er Done!!! Git busy then!!!   Ahhhh mathmatics and Hippy-Ed... the 2 true constants in the universe. You are right Dave... when the GB is about 1 specifc a/c you learn a lot about it.  Since this is your 1st... go nuts on the build... but don't let it ge to the point where you fell pressured to do all the stuff that flies arounf in here... no pun intended.  I let tha happen to me last year an I ended up pulling out of some of the GB's I was in.  I never want it to have feel like I have to build something... always should be want to.  You can always count on ED Dont get me wrong I am enjoying the build. Im just one of those people who says ohh ill just build this one out of the box. It never happens. For example I built the Pro Modeler me 410 cause I thought it looked cool. Its a nice kit but before it was over I had cut the cowling open and added a resin engine. Cut off the supercharger intakes and replaced them with correct shaped ones made from aluminum. Re sized the canopy that did not fit wth shims etc.... I think you get the point. Once i saw your radio and how cheap the kit radio looked I had to do something.

Hehehe... Yup, You got that right And you have a severe case of AMS my friend

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davew6003 wrote:

Ok ED call me stupid but what is AMS?

Hey Stupid...  Acute Modeler's Syndrome

Dave the books I have don't have too much either but the clear pics show it looking like the Eduard kit radio.  I am wondering what CE used as their reference.  When you google it... try P-39 and also Airacobra, then click images and you get lots of pics.

Edit: OK, here are some new photos. Still have some work to do on picture taking. Looks like I wore the paint off the top of the stick grip. Is that weathering? I thought the seat belts were too prominent so I lightly over shot them with the cockpit green, need to hit the metal bits again with silver.

Im still moving at a snails pace all I have been able to get done is the I P. Maybe I will get more bench time this weekend

Thad

Here is a new review of the AccMin 'Q racer that may be of interest to some.(Lone)

http://www.internetmodeler.com/2007/january/first-looks/AM_P39Q.php

davew6003 wrote:

This may turn into the whole interior green color debate. Which means Ill just go pick the one I like. Thanks.

That's is the correct shade to use.

That, and which ever one is cheaper 

As far as my P-400, got started on the 'office' and some basic painting of parts.  No other progress as of yet.

Like Matt, just some cockpit work so far.   As long as the AB was loaded with green I also shot as much of the interior parts as I could.  The nice thing about the Eduard kits have zero ejector pin marks, this can be done while still on the tree.  I picked up another dual combo today too

Note the big hole cut in the fuselage... I figured a way to get the engine to fit.

Looking VERY NICE Wing

Bud

Dave:

Some of the Polyscale paints have different "part numbers", but the same FS#. I am fairly certain form my own experience searching that several of the Olive Drab family share this characteristic in the Polyscale line.

But as mph has said, the one you likr or the one you already have may the be the best choice. Just thought I'd pass that tidbit of info along. Cancel the West Coast press conference...

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Looking very nice, Marc! The PE detail really stands out. Keep the pics coming

Looks like you got a handle on things Marc.

Thad

Good looking work going on here. I'll be glad to finish the P-51 on the bench so I can get started on my P-400.

Hey guys I have officially made some progress. (no thanks to the West Coast office) LOL. So here are a few pics. I am still trying to learn how to take close up pics and the colors never come out the same on the screen. Anyway Comments are welcome.