AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 All general chat relating to this GB here please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Hey, we're in the big time now! I'm looking forward to this, and a nice simple single-engine fighter will be welcome after the Eduard Bf 110 I'm reaching an understanding with now. But of course, I'm sure I'll find a way to make it not-so-simple... First problem is, what actual subject/kit(s) am I going to do for this- I've got everything from fixed-gear Hawk 75 to P-40Q, and 1/48 and 1/32. One thing I've already suggested to myself is using this as an excuse to get the Greymatter Merlin P-40 conversion, but that WOULD be rather ambitious. bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Well I have no such problem only have one to build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 There's time to fix that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Not with Xmas there isn't lol anyway I'm happy with my choice it will be a challenge a nice limited run kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thueser Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Well i own 3 P-40 kits in 1/48, but my choice is the Academy P-40 Tomahawk IIb (African Aces) with some AM stuff for this GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Trying to decide what markings myself....thinking Russian Front maybe,as i've never ever built a model in Soviet markings yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I have an xp40q to do now just have to finish a 24th scale spit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 What are the options in 1/48 guys, best/worst etc. I'm aware of the Mauve -> Eduard kits, the Otaki-> Airfix kits, Hasegawa. Any other contenders? Hobbycraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Hasegawa is a bit fiddly, but hands-down winner for the H87 'hawks. There's maybe some jockeying for #2. When it comes to Tomahawks, it's a matter of "pick your poison". bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Just want to check that an Eggplane P-40 is acceptable?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thueser Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 My vote for the Eggplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Eggplane P-40's are fine with me. Edited December 22, 2014 by mungo1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I will try to build the 1/48 Mauve Kittyhawk III with some decals from model Alliance. The model will almost be build SOB with a few bits and bobs. I will start it a little bit later in the GB. I am moving at the start of the GB to my new home. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Eggplane P-40's are fine with me. Cool, it's on order. Hope it doesn't take too long to arrive although I doubt it's going to take that long to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I hope I will have the time to join in on this one, Gentlemen. If I do, it will be with an Academy P-40N, at a training unit stateside with a bare metal finish. I have done the kit once before, and found it a real treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Rogers Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Academy eh Old Man, hmm I respect your judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Academy eh Old Man, hmm I respect your judgement. I am not an expert on the type, Sir, and I seem to recall some people have issues with the kit's shape here and there, but I built one a few years back and it practically fell together, which made me feel very happy. I do a lot of limited-run and vintage kits, and this one was a real treat to assemble. I have an Airfix P-40 almost complete in natural metal (at the Air Corps Technical School), and think an 'N' in similar style would make a nice mate for it, a sort of 'first and last' bracket.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Decisions,decisions..lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Still hoping to enter the Academy P-40N later, but will be in at the start with this, thanks to a ruling by Mr. Mungo our moderator: It is a YP-37: Curtiss' first attempt at fitting an Allison and supercharger to the P-36 airframe, which attempt led directly to the classic P-40. I have been planning to start this after New Years for a while. I have the resin LF Models kit in 1/72, but will be doing it as the Air Corps Technical School 10th Air Base Squadron example pictured, not the 'Alaska' scheme the kit supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazdot Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Decisions,decisions..lol Do em both!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 ...will be in at the start with this, thanks to a ruling by Mr. Mungo our moderator: It is a YP-37: Curtiss' first attempt at fitting an Allison and supercharger to the P-36 airframe, which attempt led directly to the classic P-40. Excellent! It absolutely belongs in this group build and should be represented. I actually knew a guy who flew one of those, believe it or not! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Reporting in for duty with this Airfix Tomahawk.As yet unopened Can anyone let me know if this kit has a pilot figure? Edited December 23, 2014 by theplasticsurgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamo11 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Count me in. Been searching for an opportunity to kickstart my modelling mojo again and what a better way to do it with the P-40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I would dearly love to participate in this GB, but My current project (1/32 Revell P 40 E) is more than 25% built, and it's my only P 40 in the stash However the P 40 is one cool aircraft, so I will be watching your builds with interest Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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