P39 Airacobra

[Classicgas]

AM's 1/48 P39 Airacobra in Snook's 2nd markings.

 

 

[cobraman]

Great looking plane. One of my faves,

[shoopdog]

Very nice indeed Lee! I had built one of these some 45 years ago or so but I don't recall it actually having doors and being mid-engine. You gotta love all the beautiful WW2 planes.

[Classicgas]

Thanks. The P39 is my favorite WW2 aircraft.

[cobraman]

If I remember right the Monogram kit has one door molded loose.

[droogie]

Nice detail work. 

[Mike999]

Really good panel shading and great overall.  Another big fan of the P-39 (and P-63) here.  If anybody's wondering, the Accurate Miniatures kit is a re-box of the Eduard P-39. 

If you're thinking of buying, here's a comparison of the AM/Eduard, Hasegawa and Monogram kits.  The Monogram P-39 dates back to 1967, but still holds its own with the newer kits.  

https://www.jonbius.com/p-39-148-scale-kit-comparison/

[Classicgas]

Thanks! Ray you are correct.

[peteski]

Nice model.   I always thought the Aircobras were cool because they had car-like doors to enter the cockpit.  But then having a driveshaft for the propeller between your legs, much give you a pause.

Edited November 19, 2019 by peteski

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[Classicgas]

Thanks Eric.