Alan P Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 4:20 PM, modelling minion said: Thanks Alan, though I think you're being far too kind about my hand painting abilities. I didn't recognise the skull, but the fez looks familiar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Very happy to have lent you a hand with this build, Craig! The request to make the masks for the '1' and the '3' in the fuselage codes was welcome as it meant another chance to practice with my Silhouette Cutter. Sourcing the '3' was straightforward - I was able to make use of a downloadable font for the USAAF and size it to 12mm. The non-standard '1' was a different story. After my wife remarked that the long base of the '1' made it look like an upside 'T', I cobbled together a new version in PowerPoint by adding a small triangle shape to the top of a 'T' tipped onto its head. I could then import this fabricated '1' into the Silhouette software. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 hour ago, spruecutter said: Very happy to have lent you a hand with this build, Craig! Well I couldn't have got as far as I have without your help mate and I really appreciate it as I now have an accurate looking model, dodgy hand painting aside! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Dodgy hand painting?! I was very impressed with your solution for the black outline and creating the skull and fez. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 1 minute ago, spruecutter said: Dodgy hand painting?! I was very impressed with your solution for the black outline and creating the skull and fez. Far too kind mate, but thank you.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Hi Craig. Hope you are feeling a bit better? Sounds like you have been having a very busy time too. Fantastic work on this project though. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, PlaStix said: Hi Craig. Hope you are feeling a bit better? Sounds like you have been having a very busy time too. Fantastic work on this project though. Kind regards, Stix Thanks mate, feeling a bit better and slowly plodding on with my builds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 Still slowly plodding away at this whilst keeping up with all the excellent builds in the GB and I am pleased to say that she's very nearly finished, just the drop tank to do. I will save pictures until the final reveal which should hopefully be in a day or two. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 4 hours ago, modelling minion said: final reveal which should hopefully be in a day or two We’re here for it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 Well I'm calling this one done, the final bits took a lot longer than I had hoped (don't they always) and there were the usual mistakes that needed rectifying such as snapping one of the aerial wires. I added a couple of details to help improve the look of the model, the ring and bead sights on the front fuselage came from a very old Eduard set and I added brake lines to the undercarriage legs; P-40's can have a bewildering variety aerial wires, some of which would have made running to the aircraft to scramble extremely dangerous! After checking as many pictures as I could find of this aircraft and others in the unit I came to the conclusion that it had 3 wires that ran from the tail with one going to each wingtip and the other going to the rear fuselage, I made these from a strand of Mrs. Minion's hair fixed to the wing or fuselage with a blob of sprue goo and then stretched to the tail and held with gel super glue and I think they look okay, I hasten to add that I painted them silver! Enough of my ramblings, here are some pictures of the finished model and I shall post more in the gallery. I have to say that I have enjoyed this kit, it certainly isn't anything like as detailed as more modern kits but it certainly looks like a P-40 to me and it has made me want to build more even after I have finished the other two for this GB, though I will wait to see what Eduard comes up with for their releases next year before buying any more. A huge thank you to Paul @Dansk for coming up with the idea for this GB in the first place and to all of you who have popped in and followed this build (and my others) or simply pressed the like button on some of my posts, your support is very much appreciated and what makes this forum such a great place, and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Superb Craig. A really good looking plane that. Great work.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Stef N. said: Superb Craig. A really good looking plane that. Great work.👏 Thanks Stef, much appreciated.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisj2003 Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Craig, love this, particularly the weathering and your authentic markings. Been good to follow. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chrisj2003 said: Craig, love this, particularly the weathering and your authentic markings. Been good to follow. Chris Thanks Chris I appreciate that and I'm glad that you enjoyed following the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 A wonderful job there Craig, so many bits to pick out as being superbly done but the Scorpion is what does it for me, you made a cracking job of that. 👍 Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Fantastic result! I've already expressed my very positive opinion of your hand painted markings, but the use of wife hair for antennae is really admirable! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, stevehnz said: A wonderful job there Craig, so many bits to pick out as being superbly done but the Scorpion is what does it for me, you made a cracking job of that. 👍 Steve. Thanks Steve, very glad that you like her, its always a pleasure to have you follow a build. 3 minutes ago, Alan P said: Fantastic result! I've already expressed my very positive opinion of your hand painted markings, but the use of wife hair for antennae is really admirable! Thanks Alan, the hair actually works quite well as its thin but quite strong and I have an endless supply thats free!😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 5 hours ago, modelling minion said: it has made me want to build more even after I have finished the other two for this GB I can see why! Beautiful result Craig. Looks like it has just taxied in from a mission. Built with great skill and care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, Wings unlevel said: I can see why! Beautiful result Craig. Looks like it has just taxied in from a mission. Built with great skill and care. Thanks Gerard, you are far too kind as always. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 That looks fantastic mate, well done! I'll have to remember the hair trick, I've got plenty of that to use James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 22 minutes ago, 81-er said: That looks fantastic mate, well done! I'll have to remember the hair trick, I've got plenty of that to use James Thanks James, I really appreciate that mate, and yes you have a lot more hair than I do! I think I've found a suitable base for her so you should be able to see her at Telford. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 Excellent! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneheadff Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Wonderful build Craig! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, coneheadff said: Wonderful build Craig! Thanks Alex, very much appreciated my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Missed the party Craig, but can admire the result. Looks fantastic! The freehand painting is great too. The hair antenna is something i did too on my Corsair: I noticed that when humidity changes a lot the hair extends or shrinks a bit, quite interesting to see. My wife‘s hair was more extreme in this behaviour than my daughter‘s hair, so I switched to daughter hair. Will also turn grey much later 😂😂😂 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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