P-39Q

Three Guys Replicas 1/72
P-39Q Airacobra

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review March 2005
Manufacturer Three Guys Replicas
Subject P-39Q Airacobra
Scale 1/72
Set Number 72008
Pros Interesting colors and markings for six aircraft
Cons  
Skill Level Novice
MSRP (USD) $9.98

Here is another interesting decal sheet from Three Guys Replicas (TGR). This set covers six different P-39Qs with an interesting variety of colors and markings. These include:

  • P-39Q, unknown, 10 Gruppo, Italian AF, Galatina AB, Lecce, 1944
  • P-39Q, 42-19510, 72 FS/7 FC, Makin Island, 1944, 'Sad Sack'
  • P-39Q, 42-19547, 46 FS/7 FC, Makin Island, 1943, 'Texas Ed'
  • P-39Q, 42-19547, 46 FS/7 FC, Makin Island, 1943, 'Texas Ed II'
  • P-39Q, 42-19995, 72 TRS, New Guinea, 1943, 'Snooks 2nd'
  • P-39Q, 42-19463, unknown, 'Annie, Tojo's Lorelei'

The instructions include some nice backround and color information, including top and left profiles of both aircraft. The decal sheet includes markings for six complete aircraft. The decal printing is perfectly in register.

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You can purchase this set from your local hobby retailer or order them directly from Squadron Mail Order (www.squadron.com).

For more information about this set and the other releases from TGR, visit their website at http://www.amtechmodels.com/.

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