crockett Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Straight out of the box, with a litle alclad and some scratched belts.....all comments are welcome: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bri2k Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That's one gorgeous P-36 crockett! I think you've captured the look very convincingly! What scale is it in? Bri2k Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crockett Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 That's one gorgeous P-36 crockett! I think you've captured the look very convincingly! What scale is it in?Bri2k Thanks for the comments, It is 1/48th..... Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Nicely done, I have thier peashooter kit that I would like to get started soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silver1 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I live those pre-war paint schemes. Beautiful job. How was it to build? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyking Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Very nice crocket, and very nice photography too. How was the kit to build? I have thier peashooter kit You will enjoy it Ron, it's a little gem. Aeromaster made some nice sheets for it too. Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crockett Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 I live those pre-war paint schemes. Beautiful job. How was it to build? Well, it virtually fell together, the usual gaps at the wing roots, I glued the uppers to the fuse first and then attached the lower wing, that took care of it. BUT.....maybe it was just me, but I had to shim the radial away from the fire wall to gain clearance for the prop. I mean, when assembled per the instructions, the prop contacted the cowling? I dunno, I may have screwed up, but, it is a basic kit and straightforward as they come. Kind of a relaxing thing, sort of an OOB 'back to basics' type therapy build for me. Since I switched my Alclad application to the KISS method, NMF anxiety attacks are virtually cured. I aquired some Tamiya polishing compound, and once everything is assemled and seams are wet sanded. I polish the naked styrene to a mirror finish with the polishing goop. After a good wash with dish soap (and a thorough dry), I prime with future and applied (in this case) Alclad ll polished aluminum over the cured future primer coat. Perfect every time. I used the same technique on the P-47N I posted in the critques forum. Kit decals aren't too bad, the usuual Academy stuff, overall alot of fun. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
umtutsut Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Great job! That's a P-36A, correct? :wacko: Les (Friendly Airplane Asylum flack) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jester00 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Very nice looking aircraft! B) The only thing I could see wrong is the ring and bead gunsight. The stock plastic parts makes it look a foot thick! Being "nit-pickie" I know but it kind of ruins such a beautiful model. Get a phot-etch set for the P-40B that has the ring sight and replace it. Thanks also for the tips on how you did the Alclad finish. <S>! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Loggie Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I got to see three photos. The 3rd (front starboard side) was very well done. Are you a professional photographer? attracively-done model, too. George, out.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Carter Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Nice work! The P-36 is a nice kit anyway, can't understand the "Hobbycrap" label they make some nice kits. I have the P-35, P-36 and P-26 on the "to do" pile, I'll throw in a little PE and some scratchbuliding, maybe some different decals but the kits are sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Ace Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 <_< cool build there dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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