**** DONE: 1/48 P-39 Airacobra - Allied Manufactured Aircraft

[Crimea_River]

Tamiya Super Thin for me too.

The P-39 is looking good Geo.

 

[Catch22]

Really? I've never had anything pop on me. You just have to make sure you do it in sections, and hold for a few seconds, then you can move on. That said I've only used it on new kits (Hasegawa 109, Tamiya F4U 1/48 ), so I don't know if it might be an older kit's fit issues. I also use tube glue for normal stuff but I hate it, and have for ages, so I'm going to try the Tamiya stuff on my new Corsair and see how it works for cockpit pieces and the like.

 

[fubar57]

Must be something I'm doing wrong as I had the air scoop pop open last night while playing with some mud. I'm using a small brush to apply it, wait for a bit and the press it together for about a twenty count. I used an alligator clip over night on this. Speaking of mud, the wing joint is done and now waiting for the rear of the wing/fuselage joint to set up and sand and then it'll be ready for primer tomorrow.

Geo

 

[Catch22]

Looking good Geo.

You start pressing it together almost immediately.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Thanks Cory. As I said, I used Tamiya for quite a while and they recommend waiting a few seconds before pressing together. I'll try right away from now on.

Geo

 

[Wayne Little]

Looking ok there George.

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Very interesting build. Love the numerous updates.

Jeff

 

[meatloaf109]

I use Testors liquid almost exclusively now. Apply with a toothpick sharpened like a quill pen. I have built this P-39 Monogram 4 or 5 times over the years. Great kit. If you use lead sinkers flattened with a hammer, you can put the proper amount of weight in the nose and have the weapons area visible. Sorry I chimed in so late.

 

[fubar57]

Not a problem, Paul. Nice to see you chiming in again. How many times have I said, "never again doing any model sporting white paint?"...

...one more coat to go. I used Citadel Ceramite White which I'm happy to say has provided the best coverage of all the white paints I've used to date. When dry, I can start the fun part of masking. I've found nothing about the width of the stripes and they don't seem to be uniform. I'll be using the photo and a 1/72 sheet I found online as references to try and get it as close as possible.

Geo

 

[Wurger]

 

[T Bolt]

Looking good George. And I share your hate for white paint!

 

[Totalize]

Wow Geo you are off to a blazing start. Lovely progress.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks gents. It begins, the arduous task of masking starts with my second worst color. Again using Citadel paints, Yriel Yellow, a very good match for Insignia Yellow...

Geo

 

[Catch22]

Looks good Geo!

 

[Crimea_River]

Looking good Geo.

 

[Airframes]

Good going there Geo.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. The masking frustration continues but continue it does. Should be complete by the time Les Habitants* take to the ice.

*

Geo

 

[fubar57]

Here's where we stand after placing, removing and replacing...

Geo