Ian Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) Kit - AMT/Ertl 1:48 Paint - All acrylics Decals - Ventura Extras - Ultracast resin seat, Hasegawa wheels. Kittyhawk IV 'Gloria Lyons' 18 Sqn & 2.SU RNZAF Bougainville 1944 Hot on the heels of the Mosquito comes an (almost) OOB build... AMT's twenty-year old (give or take) P-40N built as the well known 'Gloria Lyons' just before it was returned to NZ and repainted & refurbished. At this time it was 'owned' by 2.SU and used by 18 Squadron at Bougainville. As ever thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to hurl abuse, ask a question or make a comment. AFN Ian. Edited April 10, 2018 by Ian 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Very smart. I like the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Ian said: AMT's twenty-year old (give or take) P-40N built as the well known 'Gloria Lyons' just before it was returned to NZ and repainted & refurbished. At this time it was being used by 2MU and 18 Squadron at Bougainville. Hi Ian, Always nice to see an RNZAF P40N, especially Gloria Lyons ( NZ3220 -third aircraft to wear the Motif and survive the war) One quick comment, RNZAF didn't operate MU's (Maintenance Units), they had SU's (Servicing Units, so 2 SU), which incidentally "Owned" the aircraft and "Loaned" them to the Operational Squadrons like 18 Squadron. Thanks for sharing your build with us Regards Alan 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Cheers Alan, appreciate that - changed as suggested ! Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Now that does look good! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 A great build, the weathering is very nicely done especially the exhaust stains. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Beautiful build of your AMT ... Coincidentally I just finished the same kit about 10 days ago. I did my as “Geronimo”. Im sure the RFI is still close to the current RFI’s if you're curious. I had considered a KIWI Kittyhawk but opted in the end to stay with USAAF. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 That is a great job, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Lovely job Ian, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Thanks everyone as ever really appreciate the comments and feedback. AFN Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Great work all round. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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