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I see that Bad Cat has the latest repaint of the FOV P-39 called "Devistating Devil" I like the paint scheme, and the black prop and spinner. I think I will order one today.

Sabrefan wrote:I see that Bad Cat has the latest repaint of the FOV P-39 called "Devistating Devil" I like the paint scheme, and the black prop and spinner. I think I will order one today.

I saw that one (Rather nice) and the FOV 109G-6 painted as one of Hartmann's birds. I'm sad to see that Unimax hasn't re tooled it in order to get rid of the ship sized rivets.

Good luck on your purchase. Hopefully you won't get one with bad QC.

The Hartmann Bf-109 looks rather nice. I like the color of the P-39. But don't you think both are somewhat expensive?
I think the rivets add authenticity .

Der Kommandant wrote:The Hartmann Bf-109 looks rather nice. I like the color of the P-39. But don't you think both are somewhat expensive?
I think the rivets add authenticity .

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for rivets on my planes, just not the kind seen on FOV's aircraft. There is a good side to this though; If you buy the aircraft, you won't have to worry about it slipping out of your hand.

Yeah I get what you mean.

Can't say I'll but one of these aircraft, but it's good to see new products finally showing up.

Its nice but I dont no if I need another.

Looks nice but I wouldn't touch another 1:32 FOV aircraft with a ten foot pole.

I was thinking about getting this P-39 model myself. Can any of you guys who got the first FOV P-39 model give me your opinions on it?

The new P-39 paint scheme is interesting. Its not bad, but I think I still prefer the original scheme. The black propeller looks nice

As for opinions on the FOV P-39, it is one of the best planes FOV has released in 1:32. Lots of detail and moving parts, but no over-sized rivets and inaccurate features. The paint scheme for the S1 version is spot-on accurate to the real plane, save the white prop blades. The landing gear do not retract, but are optional positioned like most 1:72 scale planes. The engine covers are somewhat difficult to get on and off. The cockpit is detailed and has a nice pilot figure, but it cannot be removed. Lots of diecast in the construction, including the wings and fuselage. Some of the early FOV P-39s tended to have QC defects, but then FOV seemed to rectify them. The version I got was perfect.

An interesting selection to produce, the Airacobra. I was thinking FoV would produce a more well-known plane, like the FW-190 or the Zero? Their paint schemes are interesting too: instead of painting them in US service in the Pacific, why not depict them in Lend-Lease Service? The Russians used P-39's to great effect. What does Forces of Valor have against producing models of Soviet military hardware?

Get one of the P-39's on this page and don't look back. That is if you are willing to put some work into it. Otherwise stick with the FOV P-39 because no body else makes one. http://www.rollmodels.net/standard/catalog.htm
I have the first P-39 kit on the page and the detail is absolutely fantastic, and the prices are in the same ball park.

Has anyone bought one of these latest versions of the FOV P-39?

Airacobra wrote:Get one of the P-39's on this page and don't look back. That is if you are willing to put some work into it. Otherwise stick with the FOV P-39 because no body else makes one. http://www.rollmodels.net/standard/catalog.htm
I have the first P-39 kit on the page and the detail is absolutely fantastic, and the prices are in the same ball park.

rollmodels is great, I found some OOP stuff there I'd figured I'd have to send a leg or 1st born for..for a couple bucks.

Only thing I couldn't get I wanted was Dragon's Old Panhard armoured car with the frame antenna...but IIRC Masterbox is going to make one soon and a Panhard with a 5cmL42 or L60 as a SPG(Fixed gun)

P39time wrote:Has anyone bought one of these latest versions of the FOV P-39?

the Orange one? I just saw it this weekend on Lighting2000's ad in a Mag.