TimT Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 This is AK431, a workhorse from the North Africa campaign, based in Fayid, Egypt in 1943. With its battered, leaky exterior, this P-40 looks like the survivor of a tough environment. The Airfix Tomahawk is a nice kit - easy to build with a nicely detailed interior. I added a Master gunsight and replaced the pilot with the one I didn’t use from the Tamiya P-38, a well sculpted figure that deserved to be reassigned. Apart from an unfortunate Me-109 I mauled as a 10-year-old, this is the first desert scheme I’ve attempted in the second phase of my modeling career. Another first was attempting some riveting, as well as using Mission Model paints, which layer nicely when thinned down considerably. Forgive my amateur Photoshop experiment with getting this thing to fly. Well, under the circumstances, you’ve got to keep yourself entertained. Thanks for looking. 60 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Lovely Tomahawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Excellent model. The underside weathering is very effective! The better pilot enhances the finished model a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 It’s a great build, love the weathering ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinback Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Thanks for your comments, everyone. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 That is awesome! I bought my first Airfix P-40B a few weeks ago, looks like I'll have to get the RAF version now as well. Exactly how I'd like my in-flight prop models to look. Where did you source the pilot from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 She's a beaut! I like the posture of the pilot-leaning in to the attack perhaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 19 hours ago, whiskey said: That is awesome! I bought my first Airfix P-40B a few weeks ago, looks like I'll have to get the RAF version now as well. Exactly how I'd like my in-flight prop models to look. Where did you source the pilot from? He's from the Tamiya P-38, and is an excellent little figure. Thanks for the feedback! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Lovely finish - congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo Viking Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Very lovely work indeed. The subtle weathering sets it off very well. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Wow, amazing in-flight display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Whenever I say that the best colors and scheme on a P-40 is the RAF Desert Air Force, I will show off this one as to why. Just an outstanding rendition in my opinion. Bravo!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Sky Keg said: Whenever I say that the best colors and scheme on a P-40 is the RAF Desert Air Force, I will show off this one as to why. Just an outstanding rendition in my opinion. Bravo!!!!! Mike That's very kind, Mike - thanks! And I completely agree. Mid-stone, Dark Earth and Azur Blue are a handsome combo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz75 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Weathering on this kit is superb, well done. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Fantastic job, she looks more like a 1/32 than a 1/48 kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That's a superlative build and finish,one of the best I've seen of this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 That's a great looking Tomahawk. Some very realistic weathering and nice to see one 'in flight'. The pilot figure looks very convincing. Certainly better than the average kit supplied pilot. I'm curious as to which unit this aircraft served with. Never seen E + D on an Tomahawk before. Is it a Wing Co's aircraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireGap Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Love the desert scheme, topped off with some very nice weathering effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Meatbox8 said: That's a great looking Tomahawk. Some very realistic weathering and nice to see one 'in flight'. The pilot figure looks very convincing. Certainly better than the average kit supplied pilot. I'm curious as to which unit this aircraft served with. Never seen E + D on an Tomahawk before. Is it a Wing Co's aircraft? From 'an unknown unit' is the only reference I could find. The decals (of iffy quality) are from Iliad - again, the only other source I could find. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Just now, TimT said: From 'an unknown unit' is the only reference I could find. The decals (of iffy quality) are from Iliad - again, the only other source I could find. Thank you. Maybe an OCU or maintenance unit. Iliad tend to cover Greek subjects, I believe but as far as I'm aware no Greek squadrons flew the Tomahawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Fantastic painting & weathering on this Tomahawk & the photography is excellent. Love the side profile shot. What colours did you use for the pre-shading? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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