1:48 P-39Q/N Airacobra Exhaust Nozzles

P-39Q/N Airacobra – exhaust nozzles 1:48 (Hobby 2000)

This set from Hobby 2000 is not a model of an aircraft but a detail accessory – 3D-printed resin exhaust nozzles for a model of the American Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter in 1:48 scale. They replace the plastic exhausts from the kit and offer sharper detail including suggested mouths.

The real subject

The Bell P-39 Airacobra was an American fighter of the Second World War with the engine placed behind the pilot. The exhaust stacks along the sides of the fuselage are a prominent visual feature of the model.

What the set contains and how to use it

• 3D-printed exhaust nozzles with fine detail
• A replacement for the plastic exhausts of the base kit
• A more faithful rendering of the mouths and the surface of the stacks

Building tips

Carefully separate the parts from the support structures and clean them up. Glue them with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Paint the exhausts in dark metallic and rusty shades; a light weathering also suits a realistic look.

Who the set is for

• Modelers of aircraft in 1:48 scale
• Anyone after more telling detail in the engine section of the P-39
• Those who want to replace the plastic exhausts with sharper parts

This is an accessory set. The model of the aircraft itself, glue, paints and other parts are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.