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Airfix 1/48 P-40 Now on Shelves

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  • Member since
    January 2016
  • From: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Airfix 1/48 P-40 Now on Shelves
Posted by iSteve on Saturday, October 29, 2016 10:37 PM

Just got word my 1/48 Airfix P-40B is on its way from Hannants. They appear to have plenty of stock. Anyone from across the pond grab one yet?

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 9:59 PM

I pre-ordered two from Airfix a few months ago. I hope they're on the way to me. Perhaps I need to send a reminder email.

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 11:53 AM

The Brits are pointing out a few hiccups, though should be straight forward to fix if inclined so;

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235011080-airfix-p-40b-tomahawk-148th-its-arrived/&page=1

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    January 2016
  • From: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Posted by iSteve on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 1:32 PM

jgeratic

The Brits are pointing out a few hiccups, though should be straight forward to fix if inclined so;

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235011080-airfix-p-40b-tomahawk-148th-its-arrived/&page=1

regards,

Jack

Britmodeller's resident P-40 expert was consulted by Airfix on this kit about 2 years ago - HBBates. His opinion is in that thread you posted Jack. In another thread, he basically said this one is the best kit to date, though with some minor tweaks (as you pointed out).

http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234989215-148-curtiss-p-40b-warhawk-by-airfix-released/&page=8

Sooo looking forward to getting mine.

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 1:32 PM

Nice. I've been looking for a review like that since last night. Looks like an excellent kit with minor gripes I can overlook.

I will have to make an exception, and order this one when I have an opportunity.  :)

Details and parts fit look spectacular. :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 2:59 PM

Yeah, it does look the errors were made in the design stage, like something done on the computer/cad program.  Maybe something didn't get saved properly before it went into production. 

Agreed, it does look like a nice kit.

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Does anyone know if this boxing of the P-40 was also used by the Commonwealth?

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by BrandonD on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 4:36 PM

I'm in the same boat as Lawdog - Preordered two and they haven't shipped yet, and no charge on the credit card.

Can't wait to get it in my hands, though!

-BD-

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:15 PM

I did the same as LawDog and Brandon - I pre-ordered 2 of these from RollModels.  I have not yet seen a charge on my credit card, and their site still lists it as available as a "Late Pre-Order".  Hoping to get these in pretty soon....

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