diamant Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Hi I would like to share the progress made on these models. Our friend Luis already did the decals for us with all the code letter, serial numbers, some nose art, roundels (RAF & SAAF), for this series. With these decals my Father could finish these Tomahawks. Cheers Santiago 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 On 12/27/2021 at 6:23 AM, diamant said: Our friend Luis already did the decals for us with all the code letter, serial numbers, some nose art, roundels (RAF & SAAF), for this series. Does Luis offer his decals for sale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, k5054nz said: Does Luis offer his decals for sale? Hi Please send my a PM with your email and I will see how could I help you. Cheers Santiago 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted December 28, 2021 Author Share Posted December 28, 2021 Hi, The following 4 Tomahawk are comming. These are the one selected for this batch 9) RAF Tomahawk AK122 BT-H 1686 FLT 1944 10) RAF Tomahawk AH899 PB-F 1683 Bomber defense Training Flight Market Harborough 1-may-44 11) RAF Tomahawk AH8520 414 RCAF UK 1-mar-43 12) RAF Tomahawk AK184 at Hamble, Hampshire 1943-1944 Cheers Santiago 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Hi. More progress was made by my Father on these Tomahawks. I have started to think about how our friend could make all the Shark Mouths we need (aprox. 13). I have started with the first one in order to give him the firt estimation of size. He will then draw it and we will make the first aprox. I will repeat the process for the rest. Tomahawk AK367 C Fayid Airfield Septembre 1941 Cheers Santiago 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Hi, My father is about to put the decals on. Cheers Santiago 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 This is a hell of a project; I usually avoid the word "epic", but I think it applies here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 17 hours ago, jackroadkill said: This is a hell of a project; I usually avoid the word "epic", but I think it applies here! Thank you very much. To be honest it is very challenging project. These P40 have the decals on. We will leave the Tomahawk AK122 BT-H 1686 FLT 1944 aside until we have the shark mouth's decal. Cheers Santiago 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 Hi, The Tomahawk AK184 at Hamble, Hampshire 1943-1944 is done. I add the photos on the "Ready for inspection" section Cheers Santiago 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 As a rule I've always preferred the E and later variants, but I do love how good RAF camo looks on the long-nose models. Beautiful work Raul and thank you Santiago for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hi, Thanks. Yes, Well, after the Tomahawk we will move forward to the E version with aprox. 39 models to do. The four new Tomahawks are comming Cheers Santiago 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 10 hours ago, diamant said: Well, after the Tomahawk we will move forward to the E version with aprox. 39 models to do. As much as I've enjoyed the Tomahawks, I am very excited to see the Kittyhawks make their appearance. Wonderful stuff Raul and Santiago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 On 1/4/2022 at 9:58 AM, diamant said: These P40 have the decals on. We will leave the Tomahawk AK122 BT-H 1686 FLT 1944 aside until we have the shark mouth's decal. I detected another mistake. Tomahawk AK122 BT-H had Sky spinner and not black. The next four Tomahawk have already added the canopies. Cheers Santiago 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) HI These four Tomahawks are already painted and ready for the final assembly. 13) Tomahawk IIA AH830 RM-A 26 UK 14) Tomahawk IIA AH945 XV-W 2 RAF 1-sep-41 15) Tomahawk Iib AK367 C Fayid Airfield septembre 1941 16) Tomahawk IIB AK490 Amriya septembre 1941 Cheers Santiago Edited January 10, 2022 by diamant 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Hi Here are some photos showing the progress on these P40. Cheers Santiago 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Just a quick update. All of them have the decals on. The AK367 C will remain unfinished until having the shark mouth decals. Cheers Santiago 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Hi, The lastet batch of Tomahawks are already done. I posted the photos on the "Ready for inspection". We have 2 Tomahawks almost done but waiting for the Shark Mouth decals. Curtiss Tomahawk AK122 BT-H 1686 FLT 1944 Curtiss Tomahawk AK367 C Fayid Airfield septembre 1941 We have two more to be done but we are waiting for the kits. Therefore we will continue with the P40 E / Kittyhawk I version. My father has put aside the kits for the following production batches. Cheers Santiago 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 You are making great progress with your project! It is nice to see the stash of models you already set aside for the next batch of P-40s. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Nice mix of older and newer kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Hi, Quote You are making great progress with your project! It is nice to see the stash of models you already set aside for the next batch of P-40s. Thank you very much. I am glad that you like it. Well, it is quite a nightmare puting all the information together. Quote Nice mix of older and newer kits! Yes. My father has tried to improved the old ones by cloning parts from the new ones. He has made some progress with the first batch of 4 P40 E´s. They are already painted and almost ready for the decals. This batch includes the following aircraft: 17) P40 H-87A-3 (P40 E) AK857 VW-H 118 Squadron RCAF Annette Island, Alaska October 18, 1942 but not before June 21, 1942 18) P40 H-87A-3 (P40 E) 1052 D 111 Squadron RCAF Umnak Island May 2 to June 12, 1943 19) Kittyhawk Mk I (P40 E) AK571 1940 20) Kittyhawk Mk I (P40 E) AL229 - AAE&E Uk 1-abr-42 Cheers Santiago 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Hi, This is the progress made yesterday on these models. Cheers Santiago 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Wonderful project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Looking great, Raul and Santiago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Thank you guys. The models are done. I will post the photos on the Ready for inspection place. Cheers Santiago 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamant Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 Hi. There are four more P40 E done. I will post the photos on Ready to inspection page. My Father will start 3 more P40 E and one of the two remaining Tomahawks. Cheers Santiago 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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