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Hobbycraft Bell p-59 Airacomet engines


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If memory serves me right, use the front half of a Meteor engine as both started out from the same design team. There are many internal differences, and a few external as well. Last I heard there was at least one on display in Indy. I'd also guess a Mig15 engine would be reasonably close.

Gary

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Looks like 2614 doesn't have the engines installed.  Somewhere in my archives I have pictures of the J-31 engine on display with the P-59 at the Pioneer museum in Minden, Nebraska which is only about three hours from me.  But you can do better with pics on the internet anyway.  That aerodynamic fairing inside the intake covers up most of the engine.  It is in the kit but its anemic and not the correct shape.  A correct one would be a nice add on part and go a long way toward filling up the intake to eliminate the see through effect. 

 

Rick L. 

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