The diminutive 1:72 Boeing P-26A. This kit is so old I'm not sure I should build this. It's something like 49 / 50 years old ! This, I'm quite sure is the oldest kit I've ever built. Including first time building as well.
So, what is it. This colourful little thing. Although, I think I'll substitute the green for blue as most seem to be that way. Also, the decals are very yellow. I'm trying the sunlight trick, but I don't hold much hope for them so I'll have to try something else. Masking will be tricky due to the rivets - 1960's remember.
About 17 pence I believe.
1966, a couple of years before I made an appearance.
At least the colours seem simple enough.
But wait, where am I going to find these very special paints ?
And this is it for the instructions.
Some good news. Even back in 1966, Revell put the holes in ready for the rigging. So no excuse here.
A typical sprue. Top left is the cockpit. Top right engine shroud, look at the size of the sprue gates. Nice engine.
Well, let battle commence.
So, what is it. This colourful little thing. Although, I think I'll substitute the green for blue as most seem to be that way. Also, the decals are very yellow. I'm trying the sunlight trick, but I don't hold much hope for them so I'll have to try something else. Masking will be tricky due to the rivets - 1960's remember.
About 17 pence I believe.
1966, a couple of years before I made an appearance.
At least the colours seem simple enough.
But wait, where am I going to find these very special paints ?
And this is it for the instructions.
Some good news. Even back in 1966, Revell put the holes in ready for the rigging. So no excuse here.
A typical sprue. Top left is the cockpit. Top right engine shroud, look at the size of the sprue gates. Nice engine.
Well, let battle commence.