Airfix P-40C Warhawk

[Sky Keg]

Friends,

 

Here is the Airfix P-40.  I built this kit straight out of the box as it was part of Airfix`s “Dogfight Doubles” with the A6M2 Zero.  I used a slightly different color for the fabric surfaces to provide a contrast.  I used EZ-Line for the radio antenna wire before I discovered the Uschi and Infini brands for rigging.  The EZ-Line is not to scale on the thicker side. I weathered the Warhawk with pencils, pastels, washes and paint.   Like nearly all of Airfix`s modern tooled kits, I found it to be very enjoyable and had no issues whatsoever.  Highly recommended.  

 

Thank you in advance!!!!!!!

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mike

 

[janneman36]

Great build and love the simple scheme in those early colors..

 

cheers, Jan

[opus999]

Beautiful! I think the antenna line looks very good, even if it is on the thick side.

 

I like the collection of P-40s. You probably have an "N" model and an "E" model in there -- anything else?

[Rich G]

Nice work, it looks superb!

 

I don;t know if you are aware of the history of that particular marking scheme. It is the mount of 2nd Lt. G Welch who was credited with 4 kills and a probable I believe during the pearl harbour raid. I also made one of these recently but I chose '155' which was the mount of 2nd Lt K Taylor who also got 4 kills during the pearl harbour raid, using decals from a starfighter decals 'pearl harbour defenders' set.

 

I have always liked the olive drab over neutral grey scheme P-40's ever since I watched the film Tora,Tora,Tora, which featured the exploits of those two pilots.

 

Rich

 

 

Edited April 2, 2019 by Rich G

[Roman Schilhart]

Beautiful model, reminds me that I have the same in stash … to be finished as a Russian lend-lease aircraft!

I also have the Special Hobby P-40N, which will make for an interesting comparison.

Good to know that the Airfix kit doesn't have any fit issues.

Best greetings!

Roman

 

[RMCS]

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