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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #25 on: October 19, 2019, 01:56:16 AM »
The Revell P-26 kit was first released in 1967.
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2019, 03:11:42 AM »
A number of accounts state that some of the Wheeler Field, Hawai'i based P-26s were painted overall
black for night air patrols post-Pearl Harbor.
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #27 on: October 20, 2019, 12:21:15 AM »
Photos have been reposted, you should be able to see them now

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #28 on: October 20, 2019, 01:31:32 AM »
My understanding (limited though it is on US history) is that the US was predominantly isolationist pre WWII, but the US was also attempting to contain Japan through embargos and treaties (happy to stand corrected by those more knowledgeable on the topic).  Is it possible that the US, in particular if they became aware of Japanese planning for a Pacific war, would consider preemptive action against Japan?

While my knowledge of the period is far from exhaustive, based on what I do know I think it would have been unlikely and unpopular. That said, I’m happy to stand corrected as my area of expertise is far more the Japanese side.

I'm the same way  :o


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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #29 on: October 20, 2019, 05:49:29 PM »
Thanks, 'Mog, got the photo's now! :smiley: :smiley:

Aw cute! It's a widdle Pee-shuter! ;)



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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #30 on: October 21, 2019, 02:46:28 AM »
Thanks, 'Mog, got the photo's now! :smiley: :smiley:

Aw cute! It's a widdle Pee-shuter! ;)

(What muppet came up with the name "Peashooter" for a fighter? ???)

It was a nickname, not an official name and it was because the
pilot's sight-tube looked like a peashooter.
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #31 on: October 31, 2019, 12:35:11 AM »
Hi all

A bit more progress, not helped by Claude the Cat pinching my chair.

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So I have had to revert to my backup lappy with light

by Robomog, on Flickr

Sorta Brings back memories of my early days getting back into modeling.

The Peashooter is coming along nicely, To make things easier I have removed the telescopic sight, pitot head and tail aerial before they get knocked off anyway, I will reattach them later when the paintwork is done.

The fuselage joints were good and needed minimal sanding and scraping, the wing construction was much the same.

The fuselage/wing joint however  was a very bad fit and despite much careful sanding( followed by a rare burst of impatience) there were still some gaps and fit problems, so I’m currently into the PSR stage.

Here is the story so far

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I have temporarily attached the engine and posed it on top of a mk 5 Spitfire to give an indication of how small this aircraft is.

Thanks for looking

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« Last Edit: October 31, 2019, 12:39:47 AM by Robomog »
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #32 on: October 31, 2019, 08:16:00 AM »
I don't think I'd mess with Claude. Especially when he's got that look.

Nice progress on the Peashooter Mog and I really like how you put it on top a desert Spitfire!

You've got me already looking forward to your next update.

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #33 on: November 12, 2019, 04:58:45 PM »
Hi All

The Peashooter is now in the Paint Shop and has received its primer coat.

Still undecided on the Finishing coat. But I would like to thank everyone who suggested alternative colour schemes, it has come down to the following.

1. yellow/blue American scheme with British Markings
2. mid stone/dark earth/azure blue
3. Basic sand with two tone green/brown disruptive pattern, azure blue undersides
4. Shiny Black
5. Shiny Silver possibly with Yellow or Blue contrasting colour


Thanks for looking

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #34 on: November 13, 2019, 04:20:22 AM »
You could also do a "combat" USAAC yellow-wings scheme by going with tan flying surfaces, etc and an olive drab fuselage.

Looking forward to seeing how your P-26 finishes up,

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #35 on: November 14, 2019, 02:27:04 AM »
RAF type applied in the US with water-based paints before shipping, the blue and yellow showing through
the thin, quickly worn paint-job.
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #36 on: November 14, 2019, 07:16:23 AM »
Thanks guys, I will add those to the pot.

I have decided to use the "raffle" method to choose the colour scheme. All the possibilities are going to be written on slips of paper and put in a box. The winning scheme will be drawn by Mrs Lady Mog shortly

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #37 on: November 14, 2019, 07:54:11 AM »
Good to have you contributing to BTS inventory of P-26 builds.   Interested to see results of your take on P-26.

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #38 on: November 14, 2019, 08:15:02 AM »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D :smiley: :smiley: :icon_fsm:
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #39 on: November 15, 2019, 07:22:49 AM »
RAF type applied in the US with water-based paints before shipping, the blue and yellow showing through the thin, quickly worn paint-job.

Ooo, I like that. Maybe right after a heavy rain fall. I am now beaming this concept telepathically in the direction of Mrs Lady Mog ...
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #40 on: November 15, 2019, 08:52:44 AM »
RAF type applied in the US with water-based paints before shipping, the blue and yellow showing through
the thin, quickly worn paint-job.
 :icon_fsm:

Hey! That's what I wanted to do with my MiG-3-cum-P-37!  :icon_twisted:

Need to get thicker tin foil.....  ::)
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #41 on: November 15, 2019, 02:38:36 PM »
RAF type applied in the US with water-based paints before shipping, the blue and yellow showing through
the thin, quickly worn paint-job.
 :icon_fsm:


Hey! That's what I wanted to do with my MiG-3-cum-P-37!  :icon_twisted:

Need to get thicker tin foil.....  ::)


 ;D ;D

Tin foil is old school, you need Velostat.  ;D

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Full instructions are on the left side of the page.
You're welcome.  ;D ;D :icon_fsm:

p.s. the P-37 was post blue and yellow, it fell under the bare metal/silver paint
rules for all-metal aircraft.
 ;)
« Last Edit: November 15, 2019, 02:40:15 PM by jcf »
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #42 on: November 16, 2019, 03:45:57 AM »
Tin foil is old school, you need Velostat.  ;D

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #43 on: November 16, 2019, 06:29:16 AM »
Hi all

Thanks for all the replies, what are you people on !  ;D ;D ;D

And the winner is ...................

(Drum roll)


(Cymbals crash)

Mid Stone/dark earth/azure blue

(Massive applause and euphoria)

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Just for a giggle we kept pulling tickets from the box, here is the the complete draw.

2. Silver yellow/blue
3. Blue/yellow  with faded brown/mid stone
4. Yellow/blue British markings
5. Shiny black
6. Green  yellow/tan
7. Basic sand  two tone brown

The results have been checked and verified by the in house adjudicators Claude the Cat and Taco D'peace

Sorry apophenia only third place

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #44 on: November 16, 2019, 12:40:17 PM »
That's okay, 'mog. Mid-stone/dark earth/azure blue is a great consolation prize.

My only question is: Has Mrs Lady Mog been trying out that Velostat ... or should I just exhale on the power of telepathy?

Besides, if Claude the Cat is cool with the chosen scheme, I'm good. I've seen the expressions Claude can get ... don't want to mess with him  :o
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #45 on: November 16, 2019, 05:46:32 PM »
Hi apophenia

No velostat or tin foil involved so you may as well exhale now  ;).

I have to admit though i am glad the faded water based paint over blue/yellow didn't win.  That would be very difficult to reproduce convincingly

When the winner was pulled it was a definite "phew" moment

Thanks for contributing

Mog
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #46 on: November 16, 2019, 06:03:12 PM »
Velostat is real deal here in Seattle area.  Works on a round earth.  Might not work on a flat earth cuz if its too thin aliens could read your mind from below to control you for abduction.

Wonder if it promotes hair growth ?
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #47 on: November 17, 2019, 01:09:31 PM »
Velostat is real deal here in Seattle area.  Works on a round earth.  Might not work on a flat earth cuz if its too thin aliens could read your mind from below to control you for abduction.

Wonder if it promotes hair growth ?

 ;D ;D ;D

Geez, did you work with Menkin too? A guy I worked with in 747 wire design had
the joy  ;D of working with that loon for 5 years.
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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #48 on: November 17, 2019, 05:03:12 PM »
I wonder if menkin has shares in Velostat manufacturing companies  ::)

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Re: Boeing P-26. RAF stylie
« Reply #49 on: November 18, 2019, 03:52:54 AM »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D :icon_fsm:
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