Aaronw Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) A couple more from last year. Accurate Minis reissue of the 1/72 Monogram Curtiss P-6E. Used as a fighter from 1931-36 when the last were replaced by the P-26. Several remained in service as utility aircraft until 1939. This is an aircraft from the 17th Pursuit Squadron, Selfridge Field, MI in its famous "Snow Owl" scheme. 1/72 Revell Boeing P-26A, 94th Pursuit Squadron, Selfridge Field, MI about 1934. Used from 1933-42, it was the first all metal monoplane fighter adopted by any nation since the Junkers D.I of WW1. The decals are from Starfighter Decals. Edited March 9, 2011 by Aaronw
David M. Knights Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Beautiful work. Starfighter has breathed new life into these old kits.
ghodges Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Aaron, you're a guy after my own heart! I love those Golden Age yellow wing planes. I'm also building a P-26 at the moment. Nice work, and thanks for sharing! GIL
TimDarrah Posted March 10, 2011 Report Posted March 10, 2011 Which colours/paints did you use on the P-26? I'm going to start working on a PT-17 soon. Thanks
Aaronw Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks, along with WW1 aircraft these have really brought the fun back to modelling for me. I find learning about the subjects is part of the fun, and I knew very little about these planes so there has been a lot to learn. I mostly use Pollyscale for the colors now, they have 3 USQM colors, Olive Drab 22, Blue 23, Orange Yellow 24. The P-6E was one of my first and I think I used MM Acryl Chrome Yellow.
Mark Deliduka Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 Stunning work. I love the look of these planes. Keep them coming man!
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