trickyrich Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 I have to say first of all this was one of the nicest models I've built for a while, it really was Hasegawa (Eduard re-box) at their very best. Now the sad bit is that they are (the P-40N) no longer in production and what few that are out there command frightening sums! She was built for the Curtiss P-36/-70/-40 STGB and I thought it would be a slowish build but once started I couldn't help myself. So in little over 2 weeks she was done, a real testament to just how nice this model was and how well she goes together. The only extras were Eduard's new Zoom Instrument Panel and Master Model's Gun Barrel set. The decals were from Ventura and are easily some of the best out there, they were just some nice to use. Thanks for looking and lease enjoy. Model: Eduard 1/32nd Curtiss P-40N Warhawk Paint: Mr Paint Lacquers plus Tamiya & Mr Hobby Acrylics, Model Master Metalizer Lacquer Extras: Eduard Zoom Instrument Panel Master Model P-40E-N detail set Ventura decals – AVG & RAAF P-40M & N’s The build is dedicated to the pilots and ground crew of 78 Squadron RAAF. 52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Wow! You have turned out an absolute cracker! I love the finish and the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 thanks. a minor correction in the details, the scale is actually 1/32nd and not 1/48th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 That's really nice, a very effective paint job in particular. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Lovely build and great paint and weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Very cool lady! The plane also looks really good… 😉 Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Very realistic. The weathering is subtle and convincing. I now feel inspiration to tackle my own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 6, 2019 Author Share Posted September 6, 2019 2 hours ago, 28ZComeback said: Very realistic. The weathering is subtle and convincing. I now feel inspiration to tackle my own. if you can find a Hasegawa 1/32nd or 1/48th go for it, you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Nice work as always Rich. Always good to see a P-40. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Superb work, I've become a big fan of P40s in recent years, and this is a cracking rendition! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) Crikey, she's a beaut! Best RAAF P-40 build I have seen in a while, and your paintwork and weathering are very realistic, which is hard to do on a big scale model without making it look like a plastic toy. Well done! 👍 Mike Edited September 6, 2019 by 72modeler corrected spelling 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Beautifully done P-40 there, brilliant job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Gorgeous Rich, great weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Well done Rich, you’ve well and truly nailed a very popular Aussie subject! That’s just brilliant! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelbarnes Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Simply Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Superb in every way! About as realistic as a model can look. Great subject matter too! A fine tribute to our WWII RAAF heroes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 An excellent build well photographed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Wow. That is a stunner, great build and finish, especially the realistic faded and dusty paint. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Just perfect. The weathering & faded paintwork is the best I’ve seen for a long time. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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