Another day, another project begins. I’m starting this one in slight trail of my F2A Buffalo, since it is a kindred Yellow Wings aircraft type. The Boeing P-26A, the US Army Air Corps’ first monoplane fighter. This is the Hobbycraft 1/48 kit
I’ll be building it in the markings of the 34th Pursuit Squadron, 17th Pursuit Group, out of March Field, California, circa 1934/35
As usual, construction starts in the cockpit. I added a seat belt using some Toms Modelworks PE buckles and dental floss as the webbing material
I also added the sidewalls parts of a pamphlet bag on one side and the throttle quadrant on the opposite side
Next up will be painting, which will be in aluminum color, as the interiors were done in aluminum lacquer.
Hobbycraft 1/48 P-26A
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Hobbycraft 1/48 P-26A
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That’s for sure! Blue or OD fuselage and Yellow wings, plus squadron markings. Some very attractive schemes.
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Oh nice! A Peashooter!
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Re: Hobbycraft 1/48 P-26A
I don't understand what you did with the dental floss and am curious. Could you elaborate?Stikpusher wrote:I added a seat belt using some Toms Modelworks PE buckles and dental floss as the webbing material
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The PE buckles are separate items, without the webbing portion of the belt. I used tape type dental floss, not the round stuff, and fed it thru the loop section of the buckle. I then doubled the floss back on itself and cut it to an appropriate length. Very sharp scissors or a knife is needed to cut the floss. Afterwards, I attached the belts onto the seat pan using this CA glue.
I could have used thin strips of paper or foil in place of the floss, but those I would have to cut to width first. Since the floss was already an appropriate width, I tried threading it thru the buckles in practice, and saw that it fit, then proceeded from there.
In all honesty I am not a fan of doing a harness in this manner, but I was out of the wide pre war lap belts in my accessories bin, and these buckles were the next best option without buying something and waiting a week or so for a delivery.
I could have used thin strips of paper or foil in place of the floss, but those I would have to cut to width first. Since the floss was already an appropriate width, I tried threading it thru the buckles in practice, and saw that it fit, then proceeded from there.
In all honesty I am not a fan of doing a harness in this manner, but I was out of the wide pre war lap belts in my accessories bin, and these buckles were the next best option without buying something and waiting a week or so for a delivery.
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Re: Hobbycraft 1/48 P-26A
I get it now, thanks.
That's a clever idea, that's for sure.
That's a clever idea, that's for sure.
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Yes, I agree with Greg, that is a great idea Carlos, and one I'll be using in the future!
I'm glad to see this Peashooter started as I have that same kit; it will be fun watching you build this! I've had mine out of its box several times but haven't had the courage to begin it yet.
I'm glad to see this Peashooter started as I have that same kit; it will be fun watching you build this! I've had mine out of its box several times but haven't had the courage to begin it yet.
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That dental floss worked perfect for the lap belts Carlos!! Good thinkin’ !!