http://www.inpayne.com/models/p-4001-1.html

Right out of the box with no extras. It was supposed to be a quick, relaxing build, but it took over a month because I got distracted with some computer projects.

I tried using a silver colored pencil for the paint chipping effect this time. I like the subtleness it gives.

As always... WOW

looks great!

nice work as always. mine is almost complete. like you i had some forks in the road to completion

That's really nice. How would the pilot bail out if necessary?

Looks awesome!

That's really nice. How would the pilot bail out if necessary?

Open the door and roll out?

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: rr

Excellent work John...makes me jealous! :freak: :woohoo: :hat:

Sweet!

How does it build up compared to the Eduard kit?

About the same, I guess. It's been a few years since I did the Eduard kit, so I don't remember so well. The Eduard had more parts options, for sure, plus the photoetch and masks, which the Hasegawa doesn't have. They're of equal quality.

That looks very nice!

Agentsmith

Great detailing (like the leaking hydraulic stains on that loooong front wheel strut ;) )!

I've always liked the look of the Airacobra. It has a sort of sedan look to the cockpit with that door there--sort of like a VW beetle with wings.

Did you airbrush that? What colors did you use?

Airbrushed with ModelMaster British colors, dark green, dark earth, and sky.

Dad once told me he "fit" the Airacorbra because he had very broad shoulders. When he shut the doors, it squoze him.

Good info! Thanks, John!

Good story about your father. I can't see how those fellows could stand being in that small confined space. I was on a submarine in the USN but I could move around and had lots of room. Those planes are CRAMPED.

Well, they had lotsa windows :). Plus there's the part where your'e zipping around the sky like a batouttahell shooting at bad guys.