1/48 Classic Airframes Brewster 239
This aircraft was piloted by ltm. Ilmari Juutilainen 3/Lentolaivue 24, Suualajarvi airfield November 1942. Juutilainen was the top scoring Finnish ace with 94 victories, 28 while flying B-239’s. Aftermarket parts include a Vector engine and Eduard seatbelts. Paints are the Lifecolor set for WWII Finnish aircraft. These paints were produced in conjunction with the Finnish Air Force museum and are very accurate. If you’re into acrylic paints I highly recommend them.
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Craig Abrahamson said on June 21, 2019
Very nice work, Dale…..I like it.
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks Craig.
bob mack said on June 22, 2019
love the buffalo dale and this scheme looks like a million bucks…the Finns were so bad asp under Mannerheim he was quite an impressive human being…94 victories…fine work
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Your comments are much appreciated Bob and yes the Finns were very competent fighters.
David A. Thomas said on June 22, 2019
A real beauty, and no mistake, Dale. Very fine work all around.
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks very much David!
Tom Cleaver said on June 22, 2019
Superb work and result as usual.
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks Tom and your posts are always interesting and informative.
david leigh-smith said on June 22, 2019
Always had a soft spot for the Bufallo. Lovely modeling skills, Dale.
‘Liked’
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks for your positive comments. This portly aircraft has always been attractive to me also.
Erik Gjørup said on June 22, 2019
Well done! I have to look for the Lifecolor set for some future projects – looking good Dale. I like the antenna with its insulators and spring. What is your preferred method for making these insulators?
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks you Erik! I used white glue to simulate insulators.
Rick Wilkes said on June 22, 2019
Outstanding work Dale
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Your comments are appreciated!
Robert Royes said on June 22, 2019
Excellent work!!
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks very much Robert!
Jeff Bailey said on June 22, 2019
VERY well done, Dale!
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Glad you like the B-239 Jeff.
Haslam Yeoman said on June 22, 2019
Top result
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks you Haslam!
Tom Bebout said on June 23, 2019
Nicely done Dale, I like it a lot.
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks Tom, glad you like it!
Louis Gardner said on June 23, 2019
I just noticed this article ……………….. it somehow slipped under the radar. Your Buffalo is a fantastic looking build, up to your usual high standards. I have a similar version of this kit in the stash. It’s the US Navy F2A-1 version with marking from the Saratoga.
How did it build ?? Any tips or tricks, or things to watch out for ???? These Brewster’s are cool little planes .
Well done, and “liked”.
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Thanks Louis. I found this kit one of the easier limited run builds , with no real problems. Try it I think you’ll like it.
Greg Kittinger said on June 24, 2019
Looks great! Paint and finish work is really nice. Well done.
dale travis said on June 24, 2019
Thanks very much Greg!