John Jenkins does Golden Age Aviation (2 Viewers)

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Thanks Al,

Hasegawa makes a P-26 in 1/32. After I received my model yesterday, I google'd it and found all sorts of beautiful examples that were completed by master modelers.

What I find amazing is that JJ's paint work is as good, or better, than what I was seeing in those kit-builds. In particular, his treatment of the wings is a proverbial "work of art."

I don't want to sound vulgar always talking about $$$, but the fact that these models are as reasonably priced as they are has to be viewed as a real incentive to collectors.^&cool

Question for you though...

The braided-bracing between the fuselage/landing gear and wings has a green tint to it. I'm sure you've noticed this characteristic of the material. Might this be intended to simulate copper that's oxidized a bit? If so, Jenkins has certainly drilled down into it's rendering of the rigging. A pic of the "blue-green" cable that I'm talking about:

-Moe

Moe, I had noticed the tint but it did not register to me as anything, but I feel you are correct and it is, indeed, a remarkable bit of extra detail that John has seen fit to add. Quite a fine model, all around. One of his best and I think ranks, to me anyhow, as highly as the Luke and Guynemer Spads. I hold out hope that perhaps John will produce a P-26 in Chinese Air Force colors. ^&cool -- Al