airfixpeter Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) A slight change of plan as I have decided to go small as I have put myself up for to many group builds so this is my victim. Edited August 2, 2019 by peterairfix 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 With so many excellent topics, it's far too easy to get in over your head. That always seems to be my case. 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 22 minutes ago, helios16v said: With so many excellent topics, it's far too easy to get in over your head. Something I've just learned myself this year. Im a bit overextended as far as time available -vs- promised commitments. Sadly will be pulling out of a few builds until i can catch up. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Smart way to go and the Airfix kit is not bad at all. Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Great kit and great paint scheme! Super choice. I am sure I will pick up some pieces of advice that may prove useful one day when I pull this kit out of my stash. Have fun! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Nice! I was wondering if a P-40 would be turning up or not. I am glad it has. I built this kit a few years back and throuoghly enjoyed it. I had a few issues with the build, but nothing that I hadn't caused myself. See below for my attempt. It will go together really quickly too, Kind Regards, Dazz 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Hi Peter, reading Dazzio's post above brought to mind the biggest mistake of this paint scheme: Airfix would like us to believe the prop spinner is black, when in reality it was red... So, be warned! Have fun! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 7 hours ago, jean said: , when in reality it was red... Not just any old red either but a dull dingy looking red, to match the roundel centres. Humbrol 100 Red Brown is a decent match. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 9 hours ago, stevehnz said: Not just any old red either but a dull dingy looking red, to match the roundel centres. Humbrol 100 Red Brown is a decent match. Steve. Hi Steve, yes indeed it seems to be the consensus about the spinner's color, and you are very right to mention this. I have never tried the Humbrol 100 for this use. I only use it for Spitfire bakelite seats... A tinlet should last several life times. For the brick red of the roundels I stick to my trusted formula, all in Humbrol, of course: Red 60 +Dark Earth 29 + White 33: it usually is spot on with a minor bit of trial and error! Have a great day! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 It sounds like you are sorted for dull red @jean, just go with that for the spinner if you can be bothered to amend the colour, I think that would be most suitable. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azureglo Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 On 5/18/2019 at 8:30 PM, jean said: Hi Peter, reading Dazzio's post above brought to mind the biggest mistake of this paint scheme: Airfix would like us to believe the prop spinner is black, when in reality it was red... So, be warned! Have fun! JR As in In my case the red was Mr Color Roundel Red as I sprayed the main markings (badly). BTW some online research showed that it may not have had any aerial wires...YMMV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Just been through the stash and said missing kit has just turned up so I will starting very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 I thought it was about time to start not much done just the painting of the cockpit side's and joining the two halves together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 More work done one simple cockpit finished fuselage sides and wings just slid together with surprisingly ease I and just awaiting some seatbelts as I think this will be the only one that I will get finished. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Peter, Nice work! I've got thee same kit in the same GB with more or less the same markings. Only progress is different: i.e. very slow! What is that interior colour? Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Coming along nicely. What colour did you use for the cockpit? An interior green would maybe look more appropriate. Curtiss used Yellow Zincromate with black mixed in, giving a greenish look. Cheers, Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Angus Tura said: Peter, Nice work! I've got thee same kit in the same GB with more or less the same markings. Only progress is different: i.e. very slow! What is that interior colour? Alan I was following the instructions so it's ended up as desert sand I will try and correct it as I am waiting for some seatbelts. I forgot to add that I am using tamiya paints and it was xf 59 desert yellow it eventually ended up as. Edited July 28, 2019 by peterairfix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Painting has commenced I have adapted and old spitfire masking set and it's almost finished just waiting for my seatbelts to arrive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 Just had my seatbelts in don't know if they are visible but here's a quick peek. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Great work on the Tomahawk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Looks good to me Peter. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Very nice! And in dessert colors! Looks splendid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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