Bell P 39F Airacobra, A53-6, 82 Sqn RAAF Bankstown NSW 1943.
1/72 Academy, with Eduard photo etch, I modified a few things, finished in MM and Humbrol enamels and Polly scale acrylic with Future and Xtra flat over kit and Red Roo decals.
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Craig Abrahamson said on January 1, 2017
Nice build, Allan…I often find it rather strange to see familiar aircraft in unfamiliar markings – but that’s just me. 🙂
Allan J Withers said on January 1, 2017
Thanks Craig, I don’t know how many countries operated P39s, the kit comes with US and Soviet markings.
Carl Christensen said on January 1, 2017
It would look WAY better in Kiwi markings (haha!) but don’t think we operated them. Nice job, looks good.
Allan J Withers said on January 1, 2017
Thanks Carl.
Bernd Müller said on January 1, 2017
A really sharp looking Airacobra, Congrats to this result.
Allan J Withers said on January 1, 2017
Thanks Bernd.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on January 1, 2017
Allan, the Portuguese had a couple that landed there and got interned. The Russians gave some to the Poles postwar. I’ve seen at least one photo of a Polish marked one. I’m kind of surprised the Canadians didn’t have any. Better that than a CCF Goblin, sez I.
Good to see one in Australian markings. Early 1942 was a scary time.
Allan J Withers said on January 1, 2017
Thanks Bernard and for the info’.
Robert Royes said on January 1, 2017
Never seen one in RAAF markings looks great.
Allan J Withers said on January 1, 2017
Thanks Robert.
Louis Gardner said on January 1, 2017
I agree with the comments posted above. This is a great looking P-39. I have never seen another one in these markings before. Great work my friend.
Allan J Withers said on January 1, 2017
Thanks Louis.
Tom Bebout said on January 1, 2017
Pretty P-39 Allen, and interesting markings as well. Any issues with the construction?
Allan J Withers said on January 1, 2017
Thanks Tom, none that I recall, except maybe the photo etch !
George Williams said on January 2, 2017
Airacobras look cool and this one is no exception, good job as usual, Allan, and a great start to 2017.
Allan J Withers said on January 2, 2017
Thanks George.
P.k said on January 2, 2017
nice
Allan J Withers said on January 3, 2017
Thanks P.k.
Greg Kittinger said on January 3, 2017
Another nice build, Allen. Love the lines of the P-39/63, and the RAAF decals are a nice add.
Allan J Withers said on January 3, 2017
Thanks Greg.