REVELL P-39 Airacobra, 5255 Assembly Manual

KIT 5255 85525510200

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 locat­ing the engine behind the cockpit
and driving the propeller through
an eight foot extension shaft and
reduction gear box, the nose sec­tion was made available for the
installation of heavy armament.
Your Revell P-39 features: cock­pit 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

* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS

* OPTIONAL PARTS

* PIECES EN OPTION

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

* DECAL COMANIE

* ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY

* ENSEMBLAGE ALTERNATIVE

* CEMENT TOGETHER

* A COLLER

™

* REMOVE AND THROW AWAY

* A RETIRER ET JETER

* DO NOT CEMENT

* NE PAS COLLER

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER

* 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.

* 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.

This paint guide is provided to complete this kit

Ce guide de peintures est fourni pour reproduire le modèle

Zinc Chromate

Sand

Neutral Gray

Steel

GunMetal

Semi Gloss Black

Silver

Brown

Yellow

Olive Drab

Red

Flat White

Duck Egg Blue

Flesh

Khaki

Green

as shown on the box.

réduit qui apparaît sur la boîte.

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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COCKPIT ASSEMBLY

A

ADD WEIGHT INSIDE

PART 52 IN ORDER
FOR YOUR MODEL TO
SIT PROPERLY ON ITS

LANDING GEARS

B

D VERSION

13

20 MM

CANNON MAGAZINE

RIGHT HALF

STEEL

52

AMMUNITION

BOXES

SILVER

14

20 MM

CANNON MAGAZINE

LEFT HALF

STEEL

Q VERSION

17

37 MM

CANNON MAGAZINE

RIGHT HALF

STEEL

GRAY

18

37 MM

CANNON MAGAZINE

LEFT HALF

STEEL

SEMI GLOSS
BLACK WITH

WHITE DIALS

LIGHT BROWN

SEMI GLOSS BLACK
WITH GLOSS BLACK

KNOB

COCKPIT /GUN COMPARTMENT

3

FLOOR

ZINC CHROMATE

CANNON

GUNMETAL

25

WHICH EVER MAGAZINE YOU CHOOSE, ADD WEIGHT (BEFORE

ASSEMBLING) INSIDE PARTS 13, 14 OR 17, 18 IN ORDER FOR

YOUR MODEL TO SIT PROPERLY ON ITS LANDING GEARS

C D

ADD WEIGHT INSIDE HOLLOW AREAS ON

PART 53 IN ORDER FOR YOUR MODEL TO SIT

PROPERLY ON ITS LANDING GEARS

20

53

FIRE

WALL

ZINC

CHROMATE

RED

CONTROL

COLUMN

SEMI

GLOSS BLACK

19

FORWARD

BULKHEAD

ZINC

CHROMATE

SECOND

ADD WEIGHT INSIDE PART 9 IN ORDER FOR YOUR

MODEL TO SIT PROPERLY ON ITS LANDING GEARS

9

GEAR BOX

OIL TANK

GRAY

31

RIGHT

MACHINE GUN

GUNMETAL

FIRST

30

LEFT

MACHINE GUN

GUNMETAL

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2

COCKPIT ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

E

F

GUNSIGHT

SILVER

54

INSTRUMENT

PANEL

ZINC

CHROMATE

10

SEMI GLOSS

BLACK

2

DECAL

SEMI GLOSS BLACK PANEL WITH

DIALS AND NEEDLES

SEAT

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

WITH KHAKI STRAPS AND BELTS

WITH SILVER BUCKLES

WHITE

56

1

DECAL

62

REAR WINDOW

CLEAR

8

(SEE PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 14)

PILOT

G

OIL SHUTTER CONTROL

EMERGENCY HAND CRANK

72

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

71

LANDING GEAR

SEMI GLOSS BLACK

51

REAR FRAME

ZINC

CHROMATE

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ENGINE / FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

P-400 VERSION

40

RIGHT EXHAUST

STEEL

IF USING THE 37 MM

MAGAZINE, CUT

CANNON OFF AT THIS

POINT

P-400 VERSION

41

LEFT

EXHAUST

STEEL

D VERSION

43

RIGHT EXHAUST

STEEL

PAINT INSIDE OF NOSE SECTION

ZINC CHROMATE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER

57

ZINC CHROMATE

PAINT INTERIOR AROUND COCKPIT

PAINT INTERIOR AROUND COCKPIT

AREA ZINC CHROMATE

AREA ZINC CHROMATE

36

RIGHT

NOSE GEAR DOOR

INTERIOR ONLY

ZINC CHROMATE

2

RIGHT FUSELAGE

1

LEFT FUSELAGE

4

FLAT BLACK TIRE WITH

D VERSION

LEFT EXHAUST

55

FORK

RIGHT HALF

WHITE

12

NOSE WHEEL

RIGHT HALF

STEEL HUB

42

STEEL

NOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

11

NOSE WHEEL

LEFT HALF

FLAT BLACK TIRE WITH

STEEL HUB

35

LEFT

NOSE GEAR DOOR

INTERIOR ONLY

ZINC CHROMATE

NOSE GEAR STRUT

34

WHITE

SILVER

(OLEO PORTION)

PAINT INSIDE OF NOSE SECTION

ZINC CHROMATE

RETRACTION STRUT

73

WHITE

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