GB-49 1:48 P-400 Airacobra - Favourite A/C of WW II

[Jeff Hunt]

Name: Jeff Hunt
Username: Jeff
Kit. Eduard P-400 Airacobra
Scale: 1:48
Category: Intermediate
OOB Build


And now for something completely different.

Incredibly hard to pick a favourite so I thought I would go with this magnificent airframe. Have not seen one done for a long time that I can remember.

Not sure which specific aircraft I will do but I will let you all know when I have decided.

I will get her started after I complete my Coastal Command B-17 for GB 48.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[fubar57]

Beauty. I did the Revell version 11 long years ago. Pretty sure this will blow it out of the water

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

Great choice Jeff.

I did this kit last summer, did it in RAF colours.

 

[Snautzer01]

Nice choice.

 

[Jock Tamson]

Great choice, and a really nice kit. I built mine in Russian markings.

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice one Jeff.

 

[Wayne Little]

Cool Jeff.

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Construction has begun. Model master interior green has been used to get started on interior and cockpit pieces. Have not used enamel paints for many years and this bottle came from the stash of my friend Bob Connelly who passed away last September. This build is being done in his memory and I will used as much of Bob's stuff as I can during it.

What I remember most about enamels is they take a bit longer to dry thoroughly and are not quite as convenient to clean up after.

More than what I show in the picture has been done but this is a post to get things going.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[Wurger]

 

[dneid]

I built Eduard's P-39 a few builds ago and I found it to be a great kit. Enjoy the build.

 

[Crimea_River]

A nice way to preserve he memory of your friend Jeff.

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Cockpit construction is under way.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

Good start Jeff

 

[Gnomey]

Nice work so far Jeff!

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Cockpit assembly continues slowly and the photos really reveal where a couple of touches are required.

Holes drilled for bomb rack and light lens glued into place.

That's all for now.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[rochie]

Progress is progress Jeff, looks good

 

[Crimea_River]

Closer please!

Looks good.

 

[Wurger]