phat trev Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 How much effort would converting the 1/72 P-40B into an earlier P-36? I have the engine cowl parts from an old revell P-36 (probably this kit?) and wondering if it simply a graft of the engine?? Hoping for advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 The undercarriage doors are different with a single larger cover on the P36 and the tailwheel doors are different. There are also changes to the undersides of the wing and fuselage. Wing Gun arrangements can also vary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 The undercarriage is quite different as well. The P-36 main gear has partial doors attached to the landing gear struts. I'm sure the wheels are different too.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phat trev Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Could i get away with the same fuselage shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudioN Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I suggest you look here. You'll probably find everything you need, and then some. HTH Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Seems like a case of self flagellation, why do you want to do this when there are really good AZ P-36 kits available with multiple markings options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Bahr Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Yeah, I wouldn't waste time like that and just go with the AZ kit. Another difference I haven't seen mentioned is that the P-36 and P-40 side windows were different in length IIRC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 A while back I had the same idea, but with the Airfix P-40B and the P-36 from Směr/Heller. In the end I bought the AZ kit. It matches up pretty well to the plans in the link that ClaudioN posted, although the trailing edge of the elevators looks a bit too rounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve N Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 The old Monogram P-36 is still widely available, often dirt cheap. If you want to spruce it up, Starfighter Decals make a nice resin upgrade set that includes a cockpit and wheel wells. SN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS_w Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 There is also the tail wheel bulge on P36, the diameter of this tail wheel is smaller(10" instead 12.5), diameter of main wheels is 27" instead 30" and the cutout of stabilizer/elevator is more forward. The headrest, the keel fairing are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Besides excellent set of drawing linked in @ClaudioN post above you may see this thread as well Cheers J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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