ArmouredSprue Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Hi all This is my latest model finished. P-40C 33RD PURSUIT SQUADRON USA, 1941 Model improved with full scratch built interior, add new wheels from my spare parts box. Added new machine guns and new pitot from syringe needles. Painted mostly using Tamiya and Gunze aqueous Hobby Colours acrylics. Camouflage: Undersurfaces Grey FS 36440 = Tamiya XF-80 overall plus added a few drops of white XF-2 for highlights. Upper-surfaces US Olive Drab FS 34087 = Gunze H52 overall plus added a few drops of white H1 for highlights. Decals: FCM Decals 72-22 P-40 Galore plus spares for propeller's stencils. I had issues with the upper wing decals when trying to make them to conform to kit's surface, tried Gunze's Mr Marker Fit and it almost dissolved the decal completely. I had to try to fix as best as I could but didn't end perfect as I intended. Conclusion: Overall the kit is very basic and have some major mistakes. It's aimed for very beginner modellers. Serious modellers should by the Airfix new tool. PS: After looking the photos I've noticed I've missed the rear windows, it's now been fixed. Cheers! PS: Critics and comments are always very welcomed! 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Great job,love the early U.S. schemes on these aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Good looking P-40 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Very nice indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 That's really great! I love the long-nosed P-40s and the early paint scheme is neat looking. How did you do the antenna wires? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 4 hours ago, opus999 said: That's really great! I love the long-nosed P-40s and the early paint scheme is neat looking. How did you do the antenna wires? Thanks mate! The antennas are EZ-Line glued with superglue CA gel. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Good looking P40. Makes me want to build a few!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 10 hours ago, glatisant said: Good looking P40. Makes me want to build a few!! That sounds good, but I recommend you to go for the Airfix or Trumpeter kits. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Great early P40 Paulo. I've still got the Academy P-40N on the worktable.....I'll get there eventually Like the hydraulic line detail you have added and the paint finish and weathering is spot on Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossiant Oliver Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I have one in the stash, what did you use to scratchbuild the cockpit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 That's a great looking P-40C. Very nicely applied finish and I really like the pre/early War schemes these aircraft carried. I'm in complete agreement with you about the Airfix kit being much better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 15 hours ago, Crossiant Oliver said: I have one in the stash, what did you use to scratchbuild the cockpit? Basically plasticard: New seat: New armor rest Side walls You don't really see much of it afterwards anyway. The wheels: The kit's original ones (the holes are not properly aligned) from my spare box: I think it was from a P-47 originally. The wheel wells: That's about it! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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