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Got my first "Inter-War Aviation" model today, and thought that I'd post some pics. The model is designated IWA01 and is described by JJD as follows:

BOEING P-26A PEASHOOTER,
17th PURSUIT GROUP,
34th PURSUIT SQUADRON,
MARCH FIELD, CALIFORNIA 1935

As I've made a custom when posting images of models, I'll start with some pics of "the whole enchilada:"

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For comparison's sake, here's a pic of #7 from 34 Squadron, USAAC, that hangs in the NASM:

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Good so far? Personally, I likes it!:D
 
It really is gorgeous. I've got the same version on order. The detail is fantastic, especially the wiring. Excellent photos, Moe. It really boggles the mind to realize that this aircraft was still in action with the Philippine Air Force as late as the Japanese attack on the Philippines in December, 1941. -- Al
 
Now some close-ups of what strikes me as compelling detail on the new model:

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IWA-03 has some attributes which I believe set it apart from other JJD model airplanes, and in one instance, even from Jenkins other "Peashooters." First, there is some very minor assembly involved with this one. Proud, new owners will have to raise and mount the radio cable to the top of the antenna mast. They'll also have to seat a stub-antenna to the top of the tail to attach a second "aerial." Second, there's a hinged cockpit access door on the starboard fuselage. Third, the other P-26 models don't include the wire OR mast, as only the Squadron leaders had a radio at this point in time. Fourth, JJ has used more than one gauge and type of cable for the rigging and antenna wire. Finally, this is the first model for which Jenkins has decided to include a pilot. The figure appears to be made out of resin, and is actually quite well rendered and painted:

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And, as always, IWA-03 looks absolutely bodacious on a stand!

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Now, wouldn't that make for a nice Father's Day gift, gentlemen!:cool:

-Moe
 
lancer said:
It really is gorgeous. I've got the same version on order. The detail is fantastic, especially the wiring. Excellent photos, Moe. It really boggles the mind to realize that this aircraft was still in action with the Philippine Air Force as late as the Japanese attack on the Philippines in December, 1941. -- Al
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Thanks, Al. There were also several of them on Oahu, December 7th, five at Wheeler and 2 at Haleiwa.:eek:

-Moe
 
ivanmoe said:
Thanks, Al. There were also several of them on Oahu, December 7th, five at Wheeler and 2 at Haleiwa.:eek:

-Moe
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Indeed, and the Chinese were using them as well. Were the ones in Hawaii still in front line use or were they used as squadron hacks by this date? I don't recall anything but P-40's and P-36's in Hawaii, though I know the PAF used them front line. I think USAAC in the Philippines were using the P-40's and P-35's. -- Al
 
lancer said:
Indeed, and the Chinese were using them as well. Were the ones in Hawaii still in front line use or were they used as squadron hacks by this date? I don't recall anything but P-40's and P-36's in Hawaii, though I know the PAF used them front line. I think USAAC in the Philippines were using the P-40's and P-35's. -- Al
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The P-26 were distributed among the fighter squadrons as liaison aircraft. That in itself indicates how starved for equipment the PTO was, being a stepchild to the war in Europe. Later, garrison squadrons operated T-6 in the same role.

-Moe

Edit: Found a page with pics of P-26 at Wheeler http://www.network54.com/Forum/149674/thread/1322072131/Pearl+Harbor+P-26+question+(with+pix!)
 
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Moe

Your reviews set the standard for a clear, fair and informed take on a new release. Many thanks.

Jack
 
Thank you for your photos and review. Does the plane come with assembly instructions as I'm thinking of purchasing one.

Brad
 
Jack said:
Moe

Your reviews set the standard for a clear, fair and informed take on a new release. Many thanks.

Jack
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Hi Martin, and thank you. There's a story behind my pics and commentary, and it goes beyond my desire to show off a new treasure. "Several years back," I came across a review of a Dragon Model's diecast Hellcat. It looked so great in the pics that I ordered one. When it arrived, I was horrified to find that it had 22 holes drilled in the bottom of the wings and/or fuselage which were unfilled. I went back and looked at the pics and realized that none of the images showed what I considered to be fairly obvious flaws in the piece. From that moment, I made it a mission of mine to be square with the model-buying public. If I don't include a pic of a section of a model, it means that there's nothing worthy of criticsm in that area. More than anything else, I want collectors to know what it is that they're buying. You gentleman deserve not one iota less than that on my part.

Thanks again,

-Moe
 
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Moe,
I look forward to reading your detailed and informative reviews. They are very interesting and informative. Your pictures are also excellent. Lovely model.

Pete
 
chalklands said:
Moe,
I look forward to reading your detailed and informative reviews. They are very interesting and informative. Your pictures are also excellent. Lovely model.

Pete
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Thanks, Pete! No doubt you noticed that my comments obliquely referenced three words that "the mature collector" dreads like the plague, SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. I don't believe that either of the other two "Peashooters," IWA-02 or IWA-03, have the radio-wires. So, there's no such assembly involved should one (or both) find their way into that hangar of yours.

Here are John's directions regarding what hopefully won't prove to be an arduous task::wink2:
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-Moe
 
One of the best reviews I have ever read. Thanks for posting. Jenkins has done some really good things lately
 
Moe, wonderful photography as always with your splendid reviews. This is the paint scheme I plan to buy also. The wiring looks great and surpasses TGM for the first time in that regard IMO. I can never see where the 3 x MGs are in any photos. Would those have been in the wings as opposed to earlier aircraft mounted on the engine cowling or upper wings (on bi-planes)? Great posting. Chris
 
Terp152 said:
Moe, wonderful photography as always with your splendid reviews. This is the paint scheme I plan to buy also. The wiring looks great and surpasses TGM for the first time in that regard IMO. I can never see where the 3 x MGs are in any photos. Would those have been in the wings as opposed to earlier aircraft mounted on the engine cowling or upper wings (on bi-planes)? Great posting. Chris
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Hi Chris,
The P-26 carried 2 guns, either 2 .30's or 1 .30 and 1 .50. They were mounted in the cockpit floor and synced to fire through the prop. -- Al
 
lancer said:
Hi Chris,
The P-26 carried 2 guns, either 2 .30's or 1 .30 and 1 .50. They were mounted in the cockpit floor and synced to fire through the prop. -- Al
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Thanks Al, I figured you would know that. Never was able to see that in any photos. Chris
 
Terp152 said:
Thanks Al, I figured you would know that. Never was able to see that in any photos. Chris
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Al, of course, is correct! On the model, the "gun barrels" emerge from the side of the fuselage and extend between the 3-4 and 7-8 cylinders:

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This would have been the 2 x .30 cal configuration. I'm sure that there were other aircraft that had weapons set up like this, but the only other one that I can think of was the Douglas Devastator, having a single weapon that fired through a port on the starboard side of the engine-cowling. While examining the image above, note that the white baffle over the engine crankcase is a separate piece. I'm not sure exactly how many parts are included in the assembly, but it's easily Jenkins' most thorough and detailed treatment of an aircraft engine and exhaust to date. Very cool. :cool:

-Moe
 
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