kiwitrogg Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hi Everyone Here’s a build I did in July just for a breather, a quick bit of light relief. The only thing that drew me to it in at my LMS was the shark mouth; I mean how many of us who built kits as kids had a sharkmouth P-40 of hanging from the ceiling. This was merely a trip down memory lane and a goal to actually finish something….that’s how it started anyway. During the build I discovered that the pilot, Sgt Willian Earl Houston, was from Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, NZ; about 2 hours by road from where I live. He lost his life on 12th December 1941, when he was shot down by Erbo Graf von Kageneckaged near Tmimi, Libya. He was 19. So having accidentally picked a subject related to both my main interests (RAF and RNZAF), here’s my Airfix Tomahawk IIb built to represent AK457 of 112 Squadron in North Africa. Built from the box I added Tamiya tape for belts and Eezy Line for the ariel wires, wire brake lines. I didn’t encounter any major problems with the build. I used the salt wash technique to weather the upper surfaces, I like the subtlety of the effect. I also tried out AK Interactive’s Heavy Chipping fluid for the first time. You’ll see that the effect in places is 100% accurate at replicating the ‘chipping’ caused when a gigantic piece of masking tape is pressed onto a painted surface that has been applied to a surface it’s not meant to stick to ! Turned out to be quite a satisfying build. I hope you like it. Cheers Gaz 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 What's not to love, excellent job and tribute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Done us Kiwis a proud mate. Airfix have a solid kit you did justice too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Gaz Another great Kiwi build. Good to read the back story if not a little sad. I'm reading "To young to die" by Bryan Cox at the moment about the Kiwi Corsair pilots in the Pacific. He was only Nineteen at the time. Gives a good idea on how they flew the P-40 and the Corsair and I'm only up to the training part. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Beautiful Tomahawk and Very nice tribute to the pilot. ... I think this Camouflage is the best on most types of aircraft. Besides who doesn't like a Sharkmouth ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroNautique Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Quote I mean how many of us who built kits as kids had a sharkmouth P-40 of hanging from the ceiling Hah! How true...x2 here, a 1/72 Flying Tigers P-40 (Academy I think) and a 1/48 P-40 in american colours as I recall, I think that was Italeri or ERTL. I'll be picking up this kit and doing this subject as well, I hope it turns out as well as your's...looks superb, thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 A great build and it stands as a fine tribute to the gentleman. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 On 9/30/2018 at 4:54 PM, Greg Law said: Gaz Another great Kiwi build. Good to read the back story if not a little sad. I'm reading "To young to die" by Bryan Cox at the moment about the Kiwi Corsair pilots in the Pacific. He was only Nineteen at the time. Gives a good idea on how they flew the P-40 and the Corsair and I'm only up to the training part. My favourite has always been Desmond Scotts Typhoon Pilot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 43 minutes ago, Tempestwulf said: My favourite has always been Desmond Scotts Typhoon Pilot. I think I've got a reading list under construction. Cheers Guys Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh G Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Great build and subject. Go d All Blecks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Cracking build Gaz look's superb,I had a go at this kit and scheme a few month's back but bottled out of adding the wiring,I'm building Trumpeter's 1/32 kit at the minute and gonna have to add it this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, stevej60 said: Cracking build Gaz look's superb,I had a go at this kit and scheme a few month's back but bottled out of adding the wiring,I'm building Trumpeter's 1/32 kit at the minute and gonna have to add it this time! Hey Yeah, I've been catching up with RFIs over the last week or so and came across your build the other the other night. Lovely job, I don't think I'd seen another before yours. Do you have any E Z Line ? It's not too difficult to use, and so forgiving when in position in that it's so stretchy it's nigh on impossible to break or pull off. Good luck with the big guy ! Cheers Gaz Edited October 4, 2018 by kiwitrogg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Nice build. Did you find any difficulties while building the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, Sturmovik said: Nice build. Did you find any difficulties while building the kit? Hey Nothing too difficult. Aligning the top engine cowls might have been a bit fiddly and took a bit of care but that was it. A pretty easy kit to put together really. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Just found this whilst looking for inspiration for my one - you've done a great job with this kit!👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Superb build ! I have mine ready for painting and it was a very nice build so far. No. 112 Squadron markings are really a "must" when it comes to the P-40. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 That's a right beaut Gaz! Great job mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 9:27 PM, Back in the Saddle said: Just found this whilst looking for inspiration for my one - you've done a great job with this kit!👍 On 5/9/2021 at 1:17 AM, BerndM said: Superb build ! I have mine ready for painting and it was a very nice build so far. No. 112 Squadron markings are really a "must" when it comes to the P-40. On 5/9/2021 at 5:12 AM, Gary Brantley said: That's a right beaut Gaz! Great job mate! Hey thanks guys. Between one thing and another I've not been around much the lately, so to log in so soon after your comments were submitted was a nice coincidence and they're very welcome as I try and reinflate my somewhat shrunken mojo. Good luck with your builds Cheers Gaz 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Constructed this one last year ,realy enjoyable went together no problems, you have done a great job well done 👏. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Very smart - inspiration to get mine out of the stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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