TJ
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Post by TJ on Jun 22, 2023 4:40:03 GMT -5
Built as a P-39M 345FS North Africa Great kit but doors are really hard to mount closed. And this kit didn't have the nose weight. Not enough space to put enough weight    |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 22, 2023 5:23:10 GMT -5
Built as a P-39M 345FS North Africa Great kit but doors are really hard to mount closed. And this kit didn't have the nose weight. Not enough space to put enough weight Man that's crazy about there not being enough room to put nose weight in there Johnny. This is indeed a great outcome though. Beautifully painted up, weathered and detailed. It also seems to be a common theme with Eduard on making kits that look GREAT all opened up but are a bear to close up. lol |
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Post by Joe Rix on Jun 22, 2023 6:58:41 GMT -5
That is a good looking P-39 you have punched out TJ. Like the North Africa scheme. You don't see that often. You did a great job on painting and weathering that scheme. That does seem rather odd that you would not make allowance for proper weight on one of the more infamous tricycle gear aircraft. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 22, 2023 7:13:50 GMT -5
You did great! I have exactly same kit and I am glad you warned us about the nose weight issue. Those fighters were built in my hometown Buffalo & Niagara Falls by the way!
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 22, 2023 9:52:50 GMT -5
Beautiful build TJ! And in a desert scheme, which is not common at all… Bravo!
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TJ
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Post by TJ on Jun 25, 2023 7:45:01 GMT -5
That is a good looking P-39 you have punched out TJ. Like the North Africa scheme. You don't see that often. You did a great job on painting and weathering that scheme. That does seem rather odd that you would not make allowance for proper weight on one of the more infamous tricycle gear aircraft. Thanks for sharing. Thank you Joe. Much appreciated |
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TJ
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Post by TJ on Jun 25, 2023 7:46:08 GMT -5
You did great! I have exactly same kit and I am glad you warned us about the nose weight issue. Those fighters were built in my hometown Buffalo & Niagara Falls by the way! I've heard some of the Eduard boxings came with a molded nose weight |
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TJ
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May 14, 2023 18:18:36 GMT -5
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Post by TJ on Jun 25, 2023 7:46:55 GMT -5
Beautiful build TJ! And in a desert scheme, which is not common at all… Bravo! Thanks Stik. It really is a nice kit |
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