Very kind, thank you.

Joe

You are all very kind.  Thank you.  I am grateful.

Joe

I know this build will definately make it into a magazine!  This is a beautiful P-40.

Toshi

Awesome! I'm crossing my fingers you make it into FSM! 

You know something Joe...your "Going Dark" post updates always sadden me b/c I know the awesome build you've been doing is coming to a close...but then I realize it could also be the start of another awesome build, so I become happy again LOL! But seriously, you have another gem here! I always admire your work. Good luck with getting it in the magazine

Jim you are very kind.  Thank you.

Joe

Well folks the time has come to make the decision.  

I am going to submit this to a magazine.  With that in mind this will be the last update until I am told no or it is in print.

Now the update...

Continuing with the weathering pastels were added to show exhaust staining.  I also added some on the exhaust pipes.  I added some black pastels to the wing roots to try to tone down the look.  

Pictures..........

Thank you all for following along.  

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Many many thanks.

Joe

Certainly up to your lofty standards Joe

Decals look great and love how the filters and chipping are going. 

Many many thanks all.

Joe

A fantastic, beautiful rendition.  This is an art form and you've created a masterpiece!

Toshi

A work of art. 

BK

Looking REALLY good Joe! Those decals did go down nice and after the weathering they look painted on...especially that shark mouth! Looking forward to seeing more.

Phase two.

For this part of the process I went back through with some oils and also with an Acrylic pin wash to pic out specific spots.  I did this after shooting a Flat Clear over the aircraft.  I also dry brushed Flat Aluminium in areas that I had seen in photos were subject to wear and tear.  I used several brushes from a fine point to a rather large soft brush.

The next stage will be the small detail work in the landing gear and such.  

All comments,critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

The fun begins.

The process to bring the showroom aircraft to a well used aircraft has started.  Using artist oils the process begins with a simple dot filter.  Once the filter was blended I used mineral spirits to show some staining.  This was in a very random pattern.  I added some additional oils in places where I felt and had seen photos of the staining being heavier.

Phase one finished.  Next will be phase two, chipping and additional weathering and staining.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

Well folks work continues on the P-40B.  

The decals are in place.  I have glossed them over to prepare for the weathering stage.  They went down a dream this time.  The subject is "White 68".

Next will be to start the weathering.  

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe

You are all very kind.  Thank you.

Joe

Simply mind blowing. 

BK

Keep it going, looking great

Amazing!

Toshi

Oh wow, now that's really really neat! Looking forward to the next set of photos. 

Well folks back again.  Just a brief one this time.

The wings are on and the fuselage is now completely painted.  

Decals are on and setting at the moment.  There will be pictures soon.

All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.

Joe