REVELL P-39 Airacobra Assembly Manual
REVELL P-39 Airacobra Assembly Manual

REVELL P-39 Airacobra Assembly Manual

Kit 5255

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The unorthodox design of the P-39
were conceived as early as 1936,
when the aircraft engineers at Bell
took on the task of designing an
aircraft they concidered to be the
ultimate for air warefare. By locat-
ing the engine behind the cockpit
and driving the propeller through
an eight foot extension shaft and
reduction gear box, the nose sec-
tion was made available for the
installation of heavy armament.
Your Revell P-39 features: cock-
pit door assembled in open or
closed position to show interior
and pilot figure details, removable
panels for detailed engine and
gun compartments and accurate
decal markings for three versions.
* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES
* OPTIONAL PARTS
* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS
* PIECES EN OPTION
Read tHIS BeFORe YOU BeGIn
* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be
marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome
plated plastic.
* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash
the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.
Rinse and let air dry.
* Check the fit of each piece before
cementing in place.
* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas
to be cemented.
* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before
handling parts.
* Any unused parts may be discarded.
decal applIcatIOn InStRUctIOnS
1. Cut desired decal from sheet.
2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.
3. Place wet decal on paper towel.
4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.
5. Place decal in position on model, face up and
slide backing away.
6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.
7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal
adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any
excess adhesive.
8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.
9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before
applying clear coat.
nOte: decals are compatible with
setting solutions or solvents.
If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at:
Revell Inc Consumer Service Department, 1850 Howard Street Unit A, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Be sure to include the plan number (85525510200), part number, description, your return address and phone number.
KIT 5255
p-39 airacobra
Bell, P-39 Airacobra emblems, logos and body designs are trademarks of
Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license by Revell Inc.
* DECAL
* ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY
* DECAL COMANIE
* ENSEMBLAGE ALTERNATIVE
lIRe ce QUI SUIt aVant de cOmmenceR
* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont
marquées d'une étoile (★) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.
* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants,
laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente peu
concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air.
* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant
de la coller en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.
dIRectIVeS d'applIcatIOn deS aUtOcOllantS
1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.
2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes.
3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.
4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son
support en papier.
5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur
le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.
6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air.
7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à
améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au
séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif.
8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.
9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant
d'appliquer une couche transparente.
RemaRQUe: les autocollants sont compatibles avec
les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.
or, please write to:
Visit our website: www.revell.com
Revell Inc Elk Grove Village, IL. Copyright © 2009. All rights reserved.
* CEMENT TOGETHER
* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY
* A COLLER
* A RETIRER ET JETER
this paint guide is provided to complete this kit
as shown on the box.
Ce guide de peintures est fourni pour reproduire le modèle
réduit qui apparaît sur la boîte.
Zinc Chromate
Sand
Neutral Gray
Steel
GunMetal
Semi Gloss Black
Silver
Brown
Yellow
Olive Drab
Red
Flat White
Duck Egg Blue
Flesh
Khaki
Green
(800) 833-3570
85525510200
* DO NOT CEMENT
* NE PAS COLLER
Cromate de zinc
Sable
Gris
Acier
Metallic
Noir satiné
Argent
Brun
Jaune
Vert olive
Rouge
Blanc mat
Bleu oeuf de canard
Chair
Havane
Vert

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Summary of Contents for REVELL P-39 Airacobra

  • Page 1 If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at: or, please write to: Revell Inc Consumer Service Department, 1850 Howard Street Unit A, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 Be sure to include the plan number (85525510200), part number, description, your return address and phone number.
  • Page 2: Cockpit Assembly

    cOcKpIt aSSemBlY ADD WEIGHT INSIDE SEMI GLOSS PART 52 IN ORDER BLACK WITH FOR YOUR MODEL TO WHITE DIALS SIT PROPERLY ON ITS LANDING GEARS AMMUNITION BOXES SEMI GLOSS BLACK SILVER WITH GLOSS BLACK KNOB COCKPIT /GUN COMPARTMENT FLOOR ZINC CHROMATE LIGHT BROWN GRAY D VERSION...
  • Page 3 cOcKpIt aSSemBlY cOntInUed GUNSIGHT SILVER SEMI GLOSS DECAL BLACK DECAL INSTRUMENT PANEL SEMI GLOSS BLACK PANEL WITH ZINC CHROMATE WHITE DIALS AND NEEDLES SEAT SEMI GLOSS BLACK WITH KHAKI STRAPS AND BELTS WITH SILVER BUCKLES REAR WINDOW CLEAR PILOT (SEE PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 14) REAR FRAME ZINC CHROMATE...
  • Page 4 enGIne / FUSelaGe aSSemBlY P-400 VERSION ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER ZINC CHROMATE D VERSION RIGHT EXHAUST STEEL RIGHT EXHAUST STEEL PAINT INSIDE OF NOSE SECTION ZINC CHROMATE RIGHT FUSELAGE IF USING THE 37 MM MAGAZINE, CUT CANNON OFF AT THIS POINT PAINT INTERIOR AROUND COCKPIT AREA ZINC CHROMATE P-400 VERSION...
  • Page 5: Fuselage Assembly

    FUSelaGe aSSemBlY COMPLETED COCKPIT COMPLETED NOSE GEAR nOSe aSSemBlY GUN BARREL GUN METAL GUN BARREL GUN METAL Kit 5255 - Page 5...
  • Page 6 WInG / StaBIlIZeR aSSemBlY GREEN WING TOP RIGHT HALF MACHINE GUNS WING TOP GUN METAL LEFT HALF D AND P-400 VERSIONS FOR GUN POD IN STEP 8 Q VERSION MACHINE GUNS WING BOTTOM GUN METAL FILE GROOVES IN WING ON D AND P-400 FOR GUN POD IN STEP 8 BOTH SIDES TO LOCATE...
  • Page 7 maIn WHeel aSSemBlY MAIN GEAR TIRE STEEL OUTER HALF FLAT BLACK MAIN GEAR TIRE INNER HALF FLAT BLACK NOTE: LEFT DO NOT GLUE MAIN GEAR DOOR RIGHT ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE MAIN GEAR DOOR TIRES TO STRUTS ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE AT THIS TIME. REFER TO STEP 11 SILVER SILVER...
  • Page 8 dOOR / pItOt aSSemBlY TAIL POST LEFT CLEAR INNER GEAR DOOR ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE RIGHT INNER GEAR DOOR SILVER ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE PITOT TUBE tanK / BOmB aSSemBlY TANK BOTTOM HALF BOMB HALF GRAY OLIVE DRAB SILVER TANK BOMB HALF TOP HALF OLIVE DRAB GRAY...
  • Page 9: Canopy Assembly

    canOpY aSSemBlY LEFT SIDE WINDOW CLEAR CANOPY WINDSCREEN CLEAR CLEAR (CANOPY FRAME IS SAME COLOR AS FUSLAGE) NOTE: GLUE TIRES TO STRUTS. MAKE SURE FLATTENED SIDE RESTS ON THE SURFACE pROpelleR aSSemBlY PROPELLER SEMI GLOSS BLACK YELLOW SPINNER RETAINER PLATE SPINNER YELLOW Kit 5255 - Page 9...
  • Page 10: Final Assembly

    FInal aSSemBlY RIGHT SIDE RIGHT SIDE WINDOW DOOR CLEAR ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE UPPER ENGINE COVER ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE LOWER ENGINE COVER ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE FORWARD FUSELAGE PANEL ZINC CHROMATE INSIDE FIGURe aSSemBlY MECHANIC PILOT STANDING PILOT STANDING MECHANIC PILOT ON DRUM BROWN PILOT KHAKI...
  • Page 11: Decal Placement

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