Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) Hello everyone... this is the first of my builds. It will be a P-40N from the classic Hasegawa 1/72 kit. Kit decals wont be used here but saved for a future build. Funny thing is the second P-40 I’m building has Dickie Cresswell’s Markings, two issues with that route. One Ive already done Cresswell’s kite, and two it is an incomplete set. The markings will be off of this sheet, I’m just not sure which one I will go with yet, though I’m partial to either “Hep Cat” with the Red,White,& Blue spinner, or with P/Ofc. Bob Barkla’s Disney noseart bird. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. Dennis Edited March 28, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I would definitely go Disney, too good an opportunity to start goofing around... Good luck Dennis Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, JOCKNEY said: I would definitely go Disney, too good an opportunity to start goofing around... Good luck Dennis Cheers Pat Im kind of angling that way so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Cool choice Dennis👍 I notice the Goofy option has the older style canopy you may want to see if you can get some photos of the actual.plane to confirm. Does your kit have a choice of canopies? I do like P-40's so I will enjoy watching your progress. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 6 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Cool choice Dennis👍 I notice the Goofy option has the older style canopy you may want to see if you can get some photos of the actual.plane to confirm. Does your kit have a choice of canopies? I do like P-40's so I will enjoy watching your progress. Cheers Greg No it doesn't, you know I hadn't caught that part. Looks like I'm doing a different option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: No it doesn't, you know I hadn't caught that part. Hi Dennis, Nice subject. A29-325 "Pluto" was a P-40M and is correctly depicted with the early style canopy so it's a nice option on the Ventura sheet but doesn't work with Hasegawa's "N" kit. Back to "Hep Cat", which is cool, unless you invest in the DK Decals sheets with their much wider range of options. Ray Edited January 11, 2021 by Ray_W Of course it's Pluto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 25 minutes ago, Ray_W said: Hi Dennis, Nice subject. A29-325 "Pluto" was a P-40M and is correctly depicted with the early style canopy so it's a nice option on the Ventura sheet but doesn't work with Hasegawa's "N" kit. Back to "Hep Cat", which is cool, unless you invest in the DK Decals sheets with their much wider range of options. Ray Id love to get several DK sheets but budget never seems to allow for it when I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Id love to get several DK sheets but budget never seems to allow for it when I need them. The Ventura options are nice. I look forward to this build. I have the Mauve P-40 M/N in my Australian stash. If I was home it would of been first on the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Ventura decals stick well and lay down wafer thin so use plenty of moisture under them. I've got SV-G in my collection and it's a beaut. Enjoy the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I’m a bit late looking at this thread Dennis, however glad that Ray has pointed out the difference in Kittyhawk version for those Goofy decals. I’ve used plenty of Ventura decals in the past and rate them highly. I also love these Hasegawa series of 1/72 Kittyyhawks, which are way more accurate than Academy’s overblown examples and about 1/3 the cost of the recent Special Hobby kits. To be fair, its a little basic in the cockpit and wheel welll areas, however a good starting point to greater things. Cheers and best of luck.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Also a big fan of Ventura decals, you will enjoy them greatly. Sorry to see the Disney option go down. As you probably know, the Academy -M/-N kit gives a choice of canopies...but having built it as the early-model N version of 'Gloria Lyons' a while back, I have to say the M style canopy is pretty awful. It might be easier as a 'someday' project (for the Pluto decals) just to stretch the tail on the Hasegawa -E...which is pretty easy, really...or kitbash as required. In any case, looking forward to seeing this one develop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 Not much of a start but I did get to the cockpit on both builds today. The “N’s” cockpit is the darker green. The lighter green is for the Kiwi “E”. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) Evening everyone... I was able to get some work done as I never got to bed last night. Pretty decent fit for most areas, the forward wing to cowling join will need some work but nothing major. And Hasegawa split the flaps for some stupid reason ? P-40’s don't have split flaps ? Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. Dennis Edited January 28, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Evening one and all... I was able to finish adding all that needs done before paint. Started the rough sanding on the fuselage and wings. I think will be ready for paint mid-week. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. Dennis 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Morning everyone... First coat of paint on, Neutral grey. Next up will be the Army olive. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Looking good Dennis! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 That looks rather nice Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, zebra said: That looks rather nice Dennis Thank You... I was able to get the rest of the painting done tonight in a long session. I will clear it in a couple of days in preparation for decals, once the paint has cured. Please feel free to ask questions, comment or add thoughts. Dennis 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Also coming on very nicely Dennis, great job on the medium green mottling over the OD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Good morning everyone... I was able to get the decals done on this last night but my Wi-Fi got all funky on me so am a day late posting these. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments and or thoughts. Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 I'm just catching up with this one Dennis and it's good to see it coming on so well . Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, CliffB said: I'm just catching up with this one Dennis and it's good to see it coming on so well . Cheers Thank you Cliff, this is going into a short hiatus for a couple of weeks. My Kiwi P-40 is on hold pending new roundels. Id like to finish both together so will pause on this until that one can catch up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Looks really sharp Dennis Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Good morning everyone ... Well this is on its legs. Next up is satin coat and weathering. Please feel free to ask questions, post comments or add thoughts. Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Well calling this one done. For more photos Ive added “Hep cat” to the gallery, will do an RFI soon. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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