discussion Vintage 1/72 Revell 1965 Bell P-39 Airacobra

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s another golden oldie I plan on building and make a small dio for it I’m using some figures out the old MPC airfield kit The kit did not come with a canopy I will be using a squadron aftermarket one. I’ve had this kit for over 10 years I will be adding an aftermarket cockpit, propeller and wheels hope you guys come along for the rideView attachment 321883

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Lee
Interested in what you make of this one. I built this about fifty years ago....with no finesse and no paint from what I remember...

 

[papa 695]

I'll be watching Lee.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks guys and for stopping by I hope to finish the Brewster this weekend and jump on this.

 

[Dave Ward]

Lee,
you don't believe in making things easy for yourself, do you? The Revell Airacobra dates back to 1965 - I was in short trousers at junior school!
Dave

 

[Jim R]

Hi Lee
I'm looking forward to this. There is something quite fascinating about watching someone overcome the shortcomings of a geriatric kit.
Jim

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Lee,
An oldie moldy...my kind of build. Winding up my gramaphone and pulling up a chair for this one.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Lee Drennen]

Dave I wasn’t even thought of in 1965 I came along in 1968 I just enjoy these old builds and adding the goodies to them thanks for stopping by Dave hope you are feeling better

Jim I feel the same way thanks for stopping by

Richard thanks for stopping by hope you are not allergic to mold

 

[Fernando N]

Nice one Lee and great to incorporate the figs in a little dio.:smiling:
Hope the old kit doesn't give too much troubles and leaves the fun factor intact.

ps. Don't forget to stuff the nose of Airacobra full of lead or fix the wheels to the base unless you want a tail sitter.:upside:

 

[PaulTRose]

oh the memories!.....i can dimly remember doing that sometime in the very early 70s!


look forward to seeing this go together

 

[Lee Drennen]

Fernando yes that will be the first order of business I thought of that when I seen the real pictures of this plane I knew this model would more likely be a tail sitter but thanks for the heads up and thanks for stopping by

 

[Lee Drennen]

Beowulf glad I could bring back some memories thanks for stopping by

 

[Lee Drennen]

I got this kit started this morning here’s a up date I’m going to stop here till I can figure out the exhaust I think I’m going to use some aftermarket p51 exhaust outlets on it but have to make sure it all fit and looks right. I will also try to change out the cannon’s for better aftermarket ones. Yes I know I’m spending money on a kit when I could buy one with this kinda detail already but that’s what I like to do is to put the aftermarket stuff on and see if the old kit will come alive. Enjoy the pics View attachment 322139View attachment 322141View attachment 322142View attachment 322143View attachment 322145View attachment 322146

 

[scottie3158]

Lee,
Nice work your already making it look better .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Scottie
This is a really fun build I knew it would be when I started getting the ideas and parts together. Thanks for stopping by

 

[Guest]

Right Lee, just making my way down to the front of the runway. Have my own portable seat and built in kettle.
John.

 

[Lee Drennen]

John
Thank you for stopping by your just in time for a small update


I just couldn’t stay away from this build today so I added the wheels and nose cone View attachment 322164View attachment 322165View attachment 322166

 

[Mini Me]

Lee, I'm quite certain you will once again turn the proverbial sow's ear into a terrific silk purse!
We await your further pleasure.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick
Thanks I have to give a “hats off” to the aftermarket guys who make the parts to help guys like me to make a beautiful model out of the old relics. Thanks for the nice comment and the support

 

[Lee Drennen]

Work some more on the plane today thought I try to hand paint it I’m happy with the way it turned out View attachment 322279View attachment 322280View attachment 322281View attachment 322282View attachment 322283View attachment 322285View attachment 322286View attachment 322288View attachment 322289View attachment 322290View attachment 322291View attachment 322292View attachment 322293View attachment 322294View attachment 322295