johnd Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Ok, let's see if I can actually get a group build finished by aiming low with an easy-build kit. I'm going to do Squadron Leader Richard Cresswell's P-40E from New Guinea, 1942 with markings taken from the Skymodels 72-058 sheet. Here's the kit... and the Skymodels illustration... Right, better get cracking. John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEMPESTMK5 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Good evening John Welcome aboard and enjoy your build .. All the best Patrice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Thanks, it's going ok so far, though I did get sidetracked and read a bit about Squadron Leader Cresswell and the various theories about paint. Still, I've done a bit to it, photos later, probably. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I built Cresswells plane a few years ago, unfortunately it was before i had an A/brush and the color green is incorrect. Will follow yours to see how it goes. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 13 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Will follow yours to see how it goes Erm...I wouldn't set your stall on what I do. For what it's worth, I've plumped for Humbrol 116. Cheers, John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I’d go for a different green 116 suffices for DuPont dark green but I think this one is in RAAF colours, foliage green is greener, Humbrol 30 or 75 better choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 One of the articles I consulted before starting this was this one. The argument goes that Cresswell's aeroplane was a P-40e-1 which were intended for lend-lease and therefore finished in DuPont colours. It then postulates that the Aussies would not have repainted an aircraft that already had serviceable and appropriate paintwork. This sounded quite reasonable so that's the route I chose. Hence Humbrol 116 and 118 for the upper camouflage. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Yes i read that when building mine as well. Its a good article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Progress has been a little slow due to the onset of a head cold and a day trip to Rochester (UK). This is where I am now: The next step is to add the lap belts, fit the canopy so I can touch up the paintwork in the cockpit from below and then fit the wings on. John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Well the wings and the canopy are on. However, the canopy didn't go too well... Maybe it'll polish out. John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Well, the canopy seems to be beyond recovery but never mind, carry on... The first couple of coats of paint are on. Brush painted Humbrol acrylic 116 and 118. Despite their reputation, they went on quite well. The underside colour is meant to represent DuPont Sky, 71-021. It's a mixture of Medium Sea Grey and Vallejo's 70.885 Pastel Green. Comments welcome. In the meantime, it's time to sort out the undercarriage and propeller unit. Thanks for looking, John. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 It's been a while, but here's the latest... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Sorry, struggling to get the images to display, odd not changed anything from last time... John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Im glad you know about it i will change my reaction and hope you figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Cracked it! Underside paint on, drop tank cradle in place and propeller unit temporarily installed. The best part of the photo is spouse's table cloth but actually I'm quite pleased with the way the underside has turned out. John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Im glad you know about it i will change my reaction and hope you figure it out. Thanks, it was straightforward, while I'd thought I'd set the photo as public, I hadn't. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Well, I was quite pleased with the propeller job but having seen the photos it's now "work in progress" 😐 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 10 hours ago, johnd said: Well, I was quite pleased with the propeller job but having seen the photos it's now "work in progress" 😐 It's always fatal posting large photos of small items Seriously though, this is looking good and well on course for the deadline too. Cheers Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 It's going to be close but I'm still going to make it! I lost the last weekend to modelling due to a "significant birthday" of mine. While I made it quite clear that no fuss was to be made, spouse still managed to get me to Rye, staying in the magnificent Mermaid Inn and with offspring and partners, over-indulging in style. The coming weekend is free, so confidence is high...watch this space. John. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 Apologies for the hurried photographs. Once again, the table cloth is the star, the reason being that a pot of Humbrol 116 went flying and half of the available modelling time was spent cleaning up a mess of my own making. She'll never notice...😨 It's going ok, except of course for those quarter lights which are letting the side down. Should be finished tomorrow, within the deadline. John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 On 24/11/2019 at 00:38, johnd said: She'll never notice... My job on the tablecloth was a good 'un, she didn't notice! However, she did notice that I'd managed to get paint as far as the hall... Still on track to finish though. Just a few more canopy frames then stick the wheels and propeller unit on followed by a coat of varnish and a stiff Laphroaig for me. John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Keep up the great work John 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 Cheers. Awaiting its matt coat...nearly there. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 'tis done. I've thoroughly enjoyed it. The model isn't my best effort but it's the taking part that counts and I'm ready to take part in the next one. Mustangs, I believe... Thanks for all the support and kind comments. John. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Congratulations on bringing this one in John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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