JimmyZ Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi everyone, What a great amount of participation this group build has drawn! Because of that, I decided to do another build myself. I'm still busy with the Maryland, but will start with this one in a couple of weeks. And this is what I will be building. Coincidently I have two decals sheets for this subject, and will see which one looks the best. And sprue shots Decals Instructions I'm planning to do it 100% OOB, and not any detail in order for it to be a quicker build than the Maryland. Like I said, I'll start in a few weeks, probably when I'm at the main painting stage of the Maryland which will leave some spare time for this. Cheers Jimmy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I'm in when you're ready... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Nice choice Jimmy. You can never have too many P-40's in an MTO GB! Those nice orange centred SAAF roundels seem to be quite popular amongst the GB members, and understandably so. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I look forward to seeing this one done Jimmy,......a very nice choice! I did one of these using the Sword kit, here is the real aircraft if it helps,......especially with the shape of the `Africa' shaped nose art; this `may' be th same aircraft?; and if it helps,.....here is my model, made from the Sword kit,......although it is often described as a Mk.III (P-40K), this a/c was actually a late Mk.Ia (P-40E) with the additional fin strake for added directional stability which was eventually cured with the longer fuselage. (I will gladly delete this post if you like!) Good luck and all the best mate, Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 More P-40:s can't be a bad thing! Is that Revells' own plastic in that kit, or is it a rebox? I must say that's the first time I see that kit. Happy modeling, V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Same as V-P never seen this kit before so should be interesting to see it built up! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 According to Scalemates database that´s a Kovozavody Semily kit from 1993 reboxed by Revell in 1995. Regards, V-P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Should be good Jimmy. I don't know what your second set of decals are like, but in my limited experience of 1990s Revell 'Super Decals' they are certainly not (super, that is)! Mine have always seemed to be very thick and prone to silvering... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 9/27/2016 at 7:51 PM, tonyot said: I look forward to seeing this one done Jimmy,......a very nice choice! I did one of these using the Sword kit, here is the real aircraft if it helps,......especially with the shape of the `Africa' shaped nose art; this `may' be th same aircraft?; and if it helps,.....here is my model, made from the Sword kit,......although it is often described as a Mk.III (P-40K), this a/c was actually a late Mk.Ia (P-40E) with the additional fin strake for added directional stability which was eventually cured with the longer fuselage. (I will gladly delete this post if you like!) Good luck and all the best mate, Tony Hi Tony, no please don't delete Thanks for the pictures, they belong here. 2 hours ago, CliffB said: Should be good Jimmy. I don't know what your second set of decals are like, but in my limited experience of 1990s Revell 'Super Decals' they are certainly not (super, that is)! Mine have always seemed to be very thick and prone to silvering... Thanks for the tip! I'll probably use the other sheet then. I'll test it first though to make sure it's OK. Cheers Jimmy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Please... All these P-40 builds make me want to build some too‼ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo6691 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 On 27/09/2016 at 6:51 PM, tonyot said: I look forward to seeing this one done Jimmy,......a very nice choice! I did one of these using the Sword kit, here is the real aircraft if it helps,......especially with the shape of the `Africa' shaped nose art; Great pictures Tony, thank you! By any chance do you have more? Cheers Paolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Aaaaaand I'm off to a start! While waiting for the surface primer on the Maryland to dry for sanding, I thought I'd start off with my P-40. Firstly, here is a snap of the other decal sheet I mentioned. I have never used this brand, so I don't know the quality. Curious though, the "Africa" nose-art is orange here, and red on the Revell decals....hrrmmmmm I started off with the cockpit, and here it is painted and assembled. I only added basic seat belts made from foil. I said I am not going to add extra detail to this one, and I'll stick to that. Here I glued the cockpit base to the fuselage half before closing it up. I painted "stuff" on the cockpit sides to look like there is something, but I didn't want to spend a lot of time on it. And the fuselage is closed. Next up was the wing halves, and I glued them after painting the gear bay. Good progress for a day I think. Cheers Jimmy Edited October 1, 2016 by JimmyZ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Very good progress for one day. Nice work so far. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Quick progress Jimmy, seat belts look great ..... Foil you say... 🤔 Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 The Semily kit was, and clearly is, very good for its time. Nicely recessed panel lines and I think for a while the only decent P40 K in 1/72. I hadn't realised Revell reboxed it. Great progress for one day! Very good pictures from Tonyot. I can't help thinking that the aftermarket decal sheet you have looks more reliable Jimmy. Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Thanks Tony! 1 hour ago, rob85 said: Quick progress Jimmy, seat belts look great ..... Foil you say... 🤔 Rob Yep normal kitchen foil, which I painted a brown/beige color. Works better than tape (which is what I used before) since it can shape. I wanted to finish gluing the wings today, but that was not to be. I did smooth the joins, and then painted over the join with silver to show any areas that need more work. Cheers Jimmy Edited October 1, 2016 by JimmyZ Forgot to insert photo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 I had always assumed that this kit originated with Vista, who also produced the much traveled 1/72 Fairey Fulmar that both Airfix and Revell have boxed. I built the P-40 from the Revell box and used these Almark decals, but it was a goodly number of years ago. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Looking forward to this one Jimmy, I'd go with the Almark decs if you're doubtful about the Revell ones, having said that, my first build back in the hobby, 12+ years ago now was a Revell Mustang & the decals were great to use & no silvering, straight onto matt paint, I hadn't found out about glossing b4 hand then. Keep in mind too, Almarks in my experience are printed on one sheet & reward careful trimming. You takes your pick..... Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Since I have been mostly working on the Maryland, I didn't have time for the P-40 this week, but today I glued the wings onto the fuselage. I must say that I had to do a lot of sanding and fitting to get it to fit. I'm going to need some PPP at the wing root joins for sure. Cheers Jimmy 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I've run out of 'likes'. There's a lot to like on BritModeller. Great to see the wings on Jimmy. A bit of PPP and all will be fine. It's going to make a very nice companion to the Maryland . Best regards TonyT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi all, And another tiny update (gotta post proper updates soon!) I removed the masking (since the glue is good and dry) and painted some surface primer along the joins, to sand smooth later. That's all folks, have a good evening. Cheers Jimmy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 (edited) Looks good. If the Sword Kittyhawk III I have planned turns out half a smart, I'll be very happy. Edited October 10, 2016 by Beard to correct text. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) I seem to only work on the P-40 when I am waiting for something to dry on my Maryland. Ah well, no matter. I managed to glue the tailplane. It would also need some filling for the gaps. Almost ready for some paint! Cheers Jimmy Edited October 15, 2016 by JimmyZ spelling error 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hi all, I've managed some minor prep work on the P-40. I decided to drill holes into the gun barrels, and then this happened...one of them broke off It was unfortunately lost to the carpet monster. So instead of trying to scratch build a replacement, I thought I'd just replace all 6 barrels with hypodermic needles. So first I had to cut them all off And the drill holes for the needles. This time it went better. I'll glue the needles later, else I'll probably just knock them off or skew I believe it's ready for some paint now, so I'll start by mixing myself some Azure blue for the underside. Cheers Jimmy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 I had some time to work on the Kittyhawk as well tonight, and made some progress. Not sure what happened with this photo as the color looks weird. Finished painting the underside. Then masked off the demarcation lines. And it's ready for the uppers I should start with it over the weekend. Cheers Jimmy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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