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. KIT 5255 85525510200 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. * REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES * A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS * OPTIONAL PARTS * PIECES EN OPTION * 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 * 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. 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. 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 Cromate de zinc Sable Gris Acier Metallic Noir satiné Argent DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS Brown Brun 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. 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. Yellow Olive Drab Red Flat White Duck Egg Blue If you have any questions or comments, call our hotline at: (800) 833-3570 or, please write to: Flesh Khaki Green Jaune Vert olive Rouge Blanc mat Bleu oeuf de canard 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. Visit our website: www.revell.com Revell Inc Elk Grove Village, IL. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Chair Havane Vert
1 A ADD WEIGHT INSIDE PART 52 IN ORDER FOR YOUR MODEL TO SIT PROPERLY ON ITS LANDING GEARS 52 AMMUNITION BOXES COCKPIT ASSEMBLY SEMI GLOSS BLACK WITH WHITE DIALS SEMI GLOSS BLACK WITH GLOSS BLACK KNOB LIGHT BROWN 3 COCKPIT /GUN COMPARTMENT FLOOR GRAY B D VERSION 13 20 MM CANNON MAGAZINE RIGHT HALF 14 20 MM CANNON MAGAZINE HALF Q VERSION 17 37 MM CANNON MAGAZINE RIGHT HALF 18 37 MM CANNON MAGAZINE HALF 25 CANNON GUNMETAL 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 ADD WEIGHT INSIDE HOLLOW AREAS ON PART 53 IN ORDER FOR YOUR MODEL TO SIT PROPERLY ON ITS LANDING GEARS D ADD WEIGHT INSIDE PART 9 IN ORDER FOR YOUR MODEL TO SIT PROPERLY ON ITS LANDING GEARS 53 FIRE WALL ZINC CHROMATE RED 20 CONTROL COLUMN SEMI GLOSS BLACK 19 FORWARD BULKHEAD ZINC CHROMATE 9 GEAR BOX OIL TANK GRAY 31 RIGHT MACHINE GUN GUNMETAL first 30 MACHINE GUN GUNMETAL second Kit 5255 - Page 2
2 E COCKPIT assembly CONTINUED 10 GUNSIGHT 54 INSTRUMENT PANEL ZINC CHROMATE SEMI GLOSS BLACK 2 DECAL 1 DECAL SEMI GLOSS BLACK PANEL WITH WHITE DIALS AND NEEDLES F 56 SEAT SEMI GLOSS BLACK WITH KHAKI STRAPS AND BELTS WITH BUCKLES 62 REAR WINDOW CLEAR 8 PILOT (SEE PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 14) 51 REAR FRAME ZINC CHROMATE G 72 OIL SHUTTER CONTROL SEMI GLOSS BLACK 71 LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY HAND CRANK SEMI GLOSS BLACK Kit 5255 - Page 3
3 ENGINE / FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY p-400 VERSION 57 ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER D VERSION 43 RIGHT EXHAUST 40 RIGHT EXHAUST IF USING THE 37 MM magazine, CUT CANNON OFF AT THIS POINT PAINT INSIDE OF NOSE SECTION PAINT INTERIOR AROUND COCKPIT AREA 2 RIGHT FUSELAGE p-400 VERSION 36 RIGHT NOSE GEAR DOOR INTERIOR ONLY 41 EXHAUST PAINT INTERIOR AROUND COCKPIT AREA 1 FUSELAGE D VERSION 42 EXHAUST 35 NOSE GEAR DOOR INTERIOR ONLY PAINT INSIDE OF NOSE SECTION 4 NOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY 55 FORK RIGHT HALF WHITE 34 NOSE GEAR STRUT WHITE 12 NOSE WHEEL RIGHT HALF FLAT BLACK TIRE WITH HUB 73 RETRACTION STRUT WHITE 11 NOSE WHEEL HALF FLAT BLACK TIRE WITH HUB (OLEO PORTION) Kit 5255 - Page 4
5 FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY COMPLETED COCKPIT COMPLETED NOSE GEAR 6 NOSE ASSEMBLY 47 GUN BARREL GUN METAL 47 GUN BARREL GUN METAL Kit 5255 - Page 5
7 WING / STABILIZER ASSEMBLY GREEN 39 WING TOP RIGHT HALF 33 MACHINE GUNS GUN METAL D AND P-400 VERSIONS 38 WING TOP HALF RED FOR GUN POD IN STEP 8 Q VERSION FILE GROOVES IN WING ON BOTH SIDES TO LOCATE MACHNE GUN BARRELS 33 MACHINE GUNS GUN METAL D AND P-400 VERSIONS FOR GUN POD IN STEP 8 Q VERSION 37 WING BOTTOM FUSELAGE TO WINGS 45 RIGHT STABILIZER 44 STABILIZER Kit 5255 - Page 6
8 MAIN wheel assembly 48 MAIN GEAR TIRE OUTER HALF FLAT BLACK 49 MAIN GEAR TIRE INNER HALF FLAT BLACK 23 MAIN GEAR DOOR INSIDE NOTE: DO NOT GLUE TIRES TO STRUTS AT THIS TIME. REFER TO STEP 11 24 RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR INSIDE 4 STRUT WHITE 5 RIGHT STRUT WHITE 66 GUN POD Q VERSION GUNMETAL INSIDE INNER WHEEL WELLS GUNMETAL 67 RIGHT GUN POD Q VERSION Kit 5255 - Page 7
9 DOOR / PITOT ASSEMBLY 15 INNER GEAR DOOR INSIDE 65 TAIL POST CLEAR 16 RIGHT INNER GEAR DOOR INSIDE 32 PITOT TUBE 10 TANK / BOMB ASSEMBLY 29 TANK BOTTOM HALF GRAY 27 BOMB HALF OLIVE DRAB 28 TANK TOP HALF GRAY 26 BOMB HALF OLIVE DRAB Kit 5255 - Page 8
11 CANOPY assembly 64 WINDSCREEN CLEAR (CANOPY FRAME IS SAME COLOR AS FUSLAGE) 61 SIDE WINDOW CLEAR 1ST 63 CANOPY CLEAR NOTE: GLUE TIRES TO STRUTS. MAKE SURE FLATTENED SIDE RESTS ON THE SURFACE 12 PROPELLER assembly 22 PROPELLER SEMI GLOSS BLACK YELLOW 21 SPINNER PLATE 46 RETAINER 50 SPINNER YELLOW Kit 5255 - Page 9
13 FINAL ASSEMBLY 59 RIGHT SIDE DOOR INSIDE 60 RIGHT SIDE WINDOW CLEAR 6 UPPER ENGINE COVER INSIDE 7 LOWER ENGINE COVER INSIDE 58 FORWARD FUSELAGE PANEL INSIDE 14 FIGURE ASSEMBLY PILOT STANDING PILOT 69 MECHANIC YELLOW (LIFE VEST) 8 PILOT FLAT WHITE STRAPS BUCKLES BROWN BROWN FLAT WHITE STRAPS BUCKLES STANDING PILOT GRAY KHAKI 70 MECHANIC ON DRUM KHAKI 74 DRUM HALF OLIVE DRAB BROWN KHAKI BROWN WITH CLIP BROWN KHAKI BROWN BROWN OLIVE DRAB Kit 5255 - Page 10
15 DECAL PLACEMENT Kit 5255 - Page 11
16 decal placement Kit 5255 - Page 12