LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Well, I need another build on my workbench like I need another kit in the stash, but with all the talk about this kit recently, I figured it was apropos to get it started. I'm planning for it to be largely OOB, with perhaps the addition of fabric seat belts. I'm still debating the extent to which I will leave the panels open, and am toying with the idea to button one side up, and leave the panels off on the other. The goal is to show off as much of the supplied detail as possible, but also road test the fit of the open panels in the closed position. One of the downsides to having all the panels off on this particular model is that, most of the interesting markings are wholly or partially on them. So if you're looking to feature those markings on your model, all the open panels will make that a bit of a waste of time. Since I'm planning to build "Snooks 2nd", and the personalised markings are repeated on both sides, I can have the best of both worlds. My main concern is that the result will look a bit artificial, a bit unnatural. We'll see what happens, I guess! Here's the obligatory box photo to kick things off: If you want to know more about what's in the box, check out my review. I'm hoping to cut plastic before I go back to work on Monday. Kev rafju, Derek B, Zero77 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Cool! I love the P-39. I'm looking forward to seeing this come together Cheers, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks, Craig! I can't guarantee anything but slow progress at this stage, but I really don't want this one to drag out as much as most of my builds seem to. We shall see! A lot depends on my review schedule, which is down to a single item at the moment, but I expect that to change soon... Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 ... toying with the idea to button one side up, and leave the panels off on the other. The goal is to show off as much of the supplied detail as possible, but also road test the fit of the open panels in the closed position. One of the downsides to having all the panels off on this particular model is that, most of the interesting markings are wholly or partially on them. So if you're looking to feature those markings on your model, all the open panels will make that a bit of a waste of time. Since I'm planning to build "Snooks 2nd", and the personalised markings are repeated on both sides, I can have the best of both worlds. ... That's what I'm considering for mine. However, re the personal markings on "Snooks 2nd", this site says starboard only, so if that's correct you may wish to "open up" the port side. http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/p-39/42-19995.html HTH, and will be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 That's an interesting point, Mike, about the markings being starboard only. I did think it odd that they would be exactly duplicated on both sides. In my experience, that just wasn't that common. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hey, it looks like someone has already beaten me to it! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Built-1-32-P-39-Q-AIRACOBRA-Snooks-2nd-not-1-48-/221859795151 Don't let Doogs see this one! Also, the builder has the markings on both sides. Kev Iain, Out2gtcha and Girlscanplay2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 That ebay link looks like a perfect example of over done panel lines to me ! dpastern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Don't let Doogs see this one! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 What is a good color for the interior? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Excellent! Will watch with interest. I'm thinking of backdating my 39 to a D or and F--I still have these cool Zotz markings I want to use. Doesn't seem like it will require much in the way of modifications. Tim W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick HMD Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hey, it looks like someone has already beaten me to it! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Built-1-32-P-39-Q-AIRACOBRA-Snooks-2nd-not-1-48-/221859795151 Don't let Doogs see this one! Also, the builder has the markings on both sides. Kev Wow! Looks like a P-39 to me regardless of it's 'short' comings. Saved some of those images for future reference. Thanks. Best regards Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alburymodeler Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Wow! Looks like a P-39 to me regardless of it's 'short' comings. Saved some of those images for future reference. Thanks. Best regards Patrick Wow, battle damaged for sure with bullet holes all over it, and the best of all worlds with jungle and snow camouflage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks for your interest, fellas. I have no idea what the interior colour should be, either, other than probably some shade of green. I better find out soon, I guess, as there's a lot of interior on this one, and that's where it all starts! Hopefully I can get some time today to make that start. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Kev, check out my post 6 on this topic, specifically part 2 http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=58388 Looking forward to following along! Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Thanks, Ron. I'll check it out when I get the chance. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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