Airfix P-40C
Airfix P-40C
I started this when it came out, planning to build an RCAF Tomahawk. (In December 2012!!) Along the line, AMS got the better of me and I couldn't decide which RCAF Tomahawk to build. Last year, my local club started looking for models to put on a "Battle of the Atlantic" display at the Museum of Flight. Remembering the mostly built, but unpainted Tomahawk, I volunteered to build a USAAF P-40C. Why a USAAF P-40 in the Battle of the Atlantic? Well, I am told they were used as interceptors in Iceland and one even shot down a Condor. So this became my subject:
The kit has few vices. Sure, the wing to fuselage joint needed a little filler. Sure, the wing guns are liable to be knocked off. Most of the panel lines are fine for my purposes, but even I have to admit the lines on the vertical fin are too heavy. Sadly, the canopy is too high, but I didn't replace it this time. Overall, I enjoyed building it and it makes a nice model. Paint is Tamiya Neutral Grey spray can and Mr. Color Olive Drab. Notice I even got the Maroon on the back of the prop! Decals are mostly Xtradecal but the 36 on the tail is from TwoBobs and the prop logos came from the kit. The final coat is from a Testors Acryl jar marked flat but it is more of a semi-gloss.
I ran out of time to replace the gun barrels and to weather it, but I'm reasonably happy with the final product. It certainly is an improvement over the Blitz Spitfire. (I do however need to read up on model photography. Sorry the depth of field is lacking.) Even a dyed in the wool RCAF fan has to admit this is a really attractive scheme and it suits the Tomahawk!
Jim
The kit has few vices. Sure, the wing to fuselage joint needed a little filler. Sure, the wing guns are liable to be knocked off. Most of the panel lines are fine for my purposes, but even I have to admit the lines on the vertical fin are too heavy. Sadly, the canopy is too high, but I didn't replace it this time. Overall, I enjoyed building it and it makes a nice model. Paint is Tamiya Neutral Grey spray can and Mr. Color Olive Drab. Notice I even got the Maroon on the back of the prop! Decals are mostly Xtradecal but the 36 on the tail is from TwoBobs and the prop logos came from the kit. The final coat is from a Testors Acryl jar marked flat but it is more of a semi-gloss.
I ran out of time to replace the gun barrels and to weather it, but I'm reasonably happy with the final product. It certainly is an improvement over the Blitz Spitfire. (I do however need to read up on model photography. Sorry the depth of field is lacking.) Even a dyed in the wool RCAF fan has to admit this is a really attractive scheme and it suits the Tomahawk!
Jim
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Very nice, Jim - a smart build.
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Hi Jim,
That's a clean P-40, and nice to see one without the sharkmouth for a change! What's the story with the maroon prop blades?
Tim
That's a clean P-40, and nice to see one without the sharkmouth for a change! What's the story with the maroon prop blades?
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Very well done.
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Very nice, the Airfix P-40C is a nice kit and you've done a great build and an interesting scheme.
I think the images look great
Cheers
GF
I think the images look great
Cheers
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Always in for P-40! I like yours a lot.
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While I'm not the biggest fan of the P-40, you did an excellent job on showcasing Warhawk in all her glory with this build.
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Thanks all for your kind words.
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You're on a roll, Jim... That looks really good, I like the simplicity of the scheme.
Photography looks fine to me, though if you can stop your camera down – f16 or f22 should do it – you'd probably get it all in focus.(I do however need to read up on model photography. Sorry the depth of field is lacking.)
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Nice one Jim and your photography is certainly better that my efforts. I never knew that the P-40 served in that theater.
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Very nice Jim!
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The undercarriage is both spindly and too long. See more here:
http://www.ascalecanadian.com/2015/09/a ... -legs.html
Oops...
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http://www.ascalecanadian.com/2015/09/a ... -legs.html
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Very nice build
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