1933 Boeing P-26A Peashooter 4-View
June 1968 American Aircraft Modeler

June 1968 American Aircraft Modeler

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Aircraft modeling has undergone significant changes over the decades - both in technology and preferences. Magazines like American Aircraft Modeler, and American Modeler before that, were the best venues for capturing snapshots of the status quo of the day. Still, many things never change, so much of the old content is relevant to today's modeler.

Whether you are here to wax nostalgic, or are just interested in learning history, hopefully you will find what you are seeking. As time permits, I will be glad to scan articles for you. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged.

This 4-view for the 1933 Boeing P-26A Peashooter was scanned from my purchased copy of the June 1968 American Aircraft Modeler magazine. 4-view for this fine model was drawn by Mr. Björn Karlström. All copyrights (if any) are hereby acknowledged.

"The all-metal, single-wing P-26, popularly known as the "Peashooter," was an entirely new design for Boeing, and its structure drew heavily on the Monomail. The Peashooter's wings were braced with wire, rather than with the rigid struts used on other airplanes, so the airplane was lighter and had less drag. Its initial high landing speeds were reduced by the addition of wing flaps in the production models.

Because the P-26 flew 27 mph faster and outclimbed biplane fighters, the Army ordered 136 production-model Peashooters. Acclaimed by pilots for its speed and maneuverability, the small but feisty P-26 formed the core of pursuit squadrons throughout the United States. " - Boeing website

AIrplanes and Rockets - Boeing P-26A Peashooter specifications

AIrplanes and Rockets - Boeing P-26A Peashooter specifications

This is yet another incredibly fine example of Björn Karlström's work!

Airplanes and Rockets - 1933 Boeing P-26A Peashooter 3-View (June 1968 American Aircraft Modeler)

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Posted 7/3/2010

1933 Boeing P-26A Peashooter 4-ViewJune 1968 American Aircraft Modeler

1933 Boeing P-26A Peashooter 4-View
June 1968 American Aircraft Modeler