Kittyhawk 1/32 Airacobra 1

[pacificmustang]

G’day All

This  one is from a few years ago, but I don’t think I ever posted it here.

Its the Kittyhawk P-39Q converted to an RAF Airacobra 1,  by way of using Mastercaster fishtail exhausts. I had planned to replace the kit 37mm with a 20mm and leave the gun bay open, but in the end could not satisfy myself with the details 

The kit had a few issues fit wise, nothing too major, but from memory the wings needed shimming.

Markings we’re painted on using a mask set from Maketar for the SH kit.

 

Theres a few flaws in the build, but it remains one of my favourites.

thanks for looking

Bruce

 

[LSP_Kevin]

That looks fantastic, Bruce!

 

Kev

[chrish]

Very nicely done

[Rockie Yarwood]

Great build and finish, Bruce! Thanks for sharing.

[Dpgsbody55]

Nice Airacobra, and interesting to see it done as an earlier model. 

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

[brahman104]

That's gorgeous Bruce! Really like it

 

Craig

[Jaro]

Cool!

The 4th picture capturing the unique feture of P-39 is really great!

[pacificmustang]

Thanks for all the kind comments everyone 

Bruce 

[Troy Molitor]

Wow.  That looks amazing.  

[dennismcc]

Looking at the period photos you have certainly nailed that one, great job.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[reconspit]

Beautiful, great work man

[Reuben L. Hernandez]

Nice build and scheme!

[Rocat]

Wow. I really like a RAF Aircobra! Great work

[nmayhew]

the paint work looks very catching

 

there are a few areas where the construction looks a bit dodgy eg rear canopy join to vertical frame which does not look great in the close-up 3rd pic - was this bad fit?

[TankBuster]

I love the paintwork on this model. Cheers.