1/48 Eduard P 39 Q-1 Airacobra

Gallery Article by David Rapasi on Feb 21 2011

 

This model of a P 39 Q-1 Airacobra is from the 15th Fighter Group, 46th Fighter Squadron that carried the rare coral and light blue camouflage from March through December of 1943.

When the unit moved to Makin Island the aircraft were repainted in O.D. and Neutral Gray.

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The model was finished with Model Master Paint and Cutting Edge Decals, CED 48143.

Colors used on this model;

  • QMS # 46 Insignia White. A good match MM 2053.

  • QMS # 27 Light Blue. A close match MM 2086.

  • QMS # 42 Medium Green. A close match MM1764.

Enjoy the photos.

David Rapasi

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Photos and text © by David Rapasi