Author Topic: Guess we're gettin' a 39Q! (Read 13979 times)

Shuffler · « **Reply #75 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:45:15 PM »

Well hondo..... have you emailed HT or are you asking us to read minds for you.

Citabria · « **Reply #76 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:47:04 PM »

thx for the compliments but Greebo did the excellent cockpit interior and wheel wells and flap interiors for the p39.

I just did the exterior

the gun pods are removable like the 109 series gondolas

and tilt I modeled it as it would look before getting the weight and drag and speed reduction of the nonaerodynamic patch around the radio compartment and tail.

there are some illustrations of this p39 as it went through phases showing its looks throughout its lifespan.

if you would like to know more about this particular p39Q it has a very interesting history....

the link is here...

http://lend-lease.airforce.ru/english/articles/sheppard/p39/index.htm

Bronk · « **Reply #77 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:52:46 PM »

See Rule #4

SFCHONDO · « **Reply #78 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:56:55 PM »

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Originally posted by Shuffler
Well hondo..... have you emailed HT or are you asking us to read minds for you.

I am asking if this is the aircraft that had CG problems and if so was wondering if they would model it that way. Figured some of the tech guys here that know this stuff would answer if this plane had CG problems. Or if I was thinking of another plane. Guess the part if they would model it with the CG problem, if in fact it has that problem would be subject to assumption. Since the way i stated that part was not to clear. Should have stated it a bit differently. But if you can read HTs mind for me, by all means let me know the answer...LOL

Banshee7 · « **Reply #79 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:58:08 PM »

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Originally posted by Bronk
See Rule #4

now now children...no need for this kind of stuff...let's continue talk of this P-39:t

What were the guns on it....1 37mm and 4 .50s?

#S#

Banshee7

Banshee7 · « **Reply #80 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:59:00 PM »

And oh yeah....has someone started work on sounds for the 39?

trax1 · « **Reply #81 on:** January 25, 2008, 03:59:38 PM »

Does anyone know the amount of ammo it held?

2bighorn · « **Reply #82 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:02:14 PM »

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Originally posted by trax1
Does anyone know the amount of ammo it held?

30x37mm + 1000x.50 (2x200+2x300)

SFCHONDO · « **Reply #83 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:03:44 PM »

LOL Banshee, I'm not paying the kid any attention. I think I have my answer to my question on the P39. Should be a good addition.

Bronk · « **Reply #84 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:06:57 PM »

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Originally posted by SFCHONDO
LOL Banshee, I'm not paying the kid any attention. I think I have my answer to my question on the P39. Should be a good addition.

No kidding I answered it for you. What no thank you?

FrodeMk3 · « **Reply #85 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:08:50 PM »

Can't wait to fly it.

Banshee7 · « **Reply #86 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:11:16 PM »

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Originally posted by FrodeMk3
Can't wait to fly it.

Wait for 2 weeks and yer good 2 go

#S#

Banshee7

humble · « **Reply #87 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:16:10 PM »

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Originally posted by 2bighorn
Did you read how the tests were conducted (not sure if we are talking about the same tests)? British conclusion: it was useless against Luftwaffe. They've sent p-39 to fight barges...

Marginal superiority? In British tests, Spitfire (Vb) vastly outperformed P-39 in all aspects but top speed. Even the old Hurri was better in few areas...

Yes I have read them and am accuarately stating them. The 39 outturned and outdove the Vb in british testing.

Bronk · « **Reply #88 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:30:21 PM »

Speed/climb chart from AHT for those interested.

2bighorn · « **Reply #89 on:** January 25, 2008, 04:46:46 PM »

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Originally posted by humble
Yes I have read them and am accuarately stating them. The 39 outturned and outdove the Vb in british testing.

I've never heard about any tests where p-39 out turned Spitfire.

Would you mind sharing some references, maybe a link, quotes, possible scans?