Sky Keg Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Good day, Here is my second completed kit for the year, the Special Hobby P-40K Warhawk. A brief overview of the kit and the processes I used............ 1. Paint ( Main colors ) A. Mission Models US Army Sand FS30277 B. Model Master Neutral Gray C. Model Master US Interior Green D. Secondary colors : Tamiya Metallic Gray, Chrome Silver, Titanium Silver, Flat Aluminum, Mission Models Tire Black, Model Master Gulf Armor Sand, Green Drab 2. Aftermarket items : Photo Etched US Seat Belts 3. Kit decals used 4. Weathered using washes ( three different colors ), paint, pencils, and chalk pastels ( three different colors ) A good friend suggested I build this kit with a strong endorsement. I would consider this kit on par with the Tamiya Zero and Eduard Spitfire family of kits. I had no significant issues putting this one together. The detail, fit, and kit decals are excellent. I enjoyed this Special Hobby P-40K and highly recommend it for all skill levels. THANK YOU in advance!!!!! With much respect, Mike 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Very nice Warhawk! A piece of friendly advice from a photographer: don't publish blurry pics! Re-shoot them. Excellent modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Nicely done, Mike :). Martin PS: apologies as I have forgotten your suggestion of a Zoom call :(. Sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Nicely done, Mike :). Martin PS: apologies as I have forgotten your suggestion of a Zoom call :(. Sorry. Thanks Martin. No need to apologize for the latter. We`ll get to it in due time. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Nice model and a commendable P-40 collection, Mike! 😎 The Special Hobby P-40 family of kits is really something, well, special. I've got one of these and a Sword P-40K ready for finish painting. Interestingly, they both came with decals for 246040, and both printed the "U.S. ARMY" in black which may not be totally correct. Both have been enjoyable builds but Special Hobby have set a new benchmark for quality. The only real hiccup is the IP coaming vs. windscreen fit, which isn't a deal breaker IMHO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 That's an excellent rendition, Mike - I knew, you would like this model kit! In my opinion, it's one of SH's best efforts in 72 scale so far. The 'group picture' of various sub-types is very attractive. Sorry I have to agree with @Spitfire31 on the quality of photos though... pictures 1,2 and 5 are a bit blurry indeed. Best greetings from Vienna! Roman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Lovely build Mike.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Nice work Mike! Pity about the blurry pics though...hey, get that camera back out brother! 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/21/2021 at 5:42 PM, RidgeRunner said: Nicely done, Mike :). Martin PS: apologies as I have forgotten your suggestion of a Zoom call :(. Sorry. 13 hours ago, Roman Schilhart said: That's an excellent rendition, Mike - I knew, you would like this model kit! In my opinion, it's one of SH's best efforts in 72 scale so far. The 'group picture' of various sub-types is very attractive. Sorry I have to agree with @Spitfire31 on the quality of photos though... pictures 1,2 and 5 are a bit blurry indeed. Best greetings from Vienna! Roman 9 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: Nice work Mike! Pity about the blurry pics though...hey, get that camera back out brother! 😃 Let’s try this new set of pictures.................. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 9 hours ago, swralph said: Lovely build Mike.😀 Thank you Ralph!!!!! And here are more pictures after I accidentally hit “submit reply” on my previous post............... Thanks for the advice. In all honesty, I need a camera better suited to close up pictures. The one I currently have is fine for general purpose photography but nothing along the lines of a professional like Roman`s colleague Wolfgang and many others use. For the time being, I`ll limp along with the one I have. Best regards and thank you for the kind words!!!!!! Mike 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 This is an excellent Warhawk. 👍 The cockpit is nicely detailed and the weathering you have applied looks perfect. Your P-40 collection is really impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Lovely finish Mike - also interesting to hear such a strong endorsement of the kit! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Lovely build on the Warhawk and a great collection ! Wulfman ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I know that plane! By coincidence I'm building an very different aircraft also flown by 57th Fighter Group, and your P-40 got involved. You've made a lovely job of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperchief Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Sweet build and a good looking flock! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Excellent work! I suspect your base involves a piece of wet'n'dry sandpaper for the tarmac; which is a technique I have used myself a few times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 That's a real beauty and you did a super job on it. I love the "Family photo" too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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