1/32 Hasegawa P-40E 23rd FG “Flying Tigers” (Finished)

tempestjohnny

The Lawdog production line continues with another beauty

 

Ha!..........thanks Johnny

Real G

Wonderful build Lawdog!  The “Flying Tigers” P-40E was my favorite airplane when I was a wee lad!

 

Thanks G

Wonderful build Lawdog!  The “Flying Tigers” P-40E was my favorite airplane when I was a wee lad!

Silver

Looks great and realistic.

 

Thank you Silver

Looks great and realistic.

jeaton01

Nice and pretty, Joe!  By the way, it's easier for me to remember building a model if there are a few glitches along the way.  Otherwise I see it in the display case later and think, when did I build that?  Did I build that?

 

Thanks John.  This one had plenty of those. 

Model Monkey

Beautifully done!  And a favorite subject.

 

Thanks Steve

damouav

Joe,

WOW!

Thank you for taking the time to capture another superb build for the enjoment of all.

And let's not forget all the time savings tips!

Cheers,

Damian

 

Thanks Damian, and your welcome!

TREYZX10R

Very nicely done Sir! Excellent finish as always Joe!!!

 

Thanks Trey

M. Brindos

I'm drooling over this one.

Thanks Mike!

Nice and pretty, Joe!  By the way, it's easier for me to remember building a model if there are a few glitches along the way.  Otherwise I see it in the display case later and think, when did I build that?  Did I build that?

Beautifully done!  And a favorite subject.

Joe,

WOW!

Thank you for taking the time to capture another superb build for the enjoment of all.

And let's not forget all the time savings tips!

Cheers,

Damian

Very nicely done Sir! Excellent finish as always Joe!!!

lawdog114

I finally finished this turkey up. To recap, it's Ed Rector's #104 from the 23rd FG.  Rector scored 10.5 kills and holds the distinction of having the first AVG kill. The kit is good, but would be outstanding if it wasn't for all the plugs and inserts, which don't fall on panel lines or fit particularly well.  Unfortunately it really detracts from the enjoyment of building the Hasegawa P-40 series. I truly believe whomever designed this kit should be fired or at least demoted to janitorial duties.

Extras included Eduard Look IP/seatbelts and Brassin Tires.  Main markings were done with Montex masks. Kit specific markings, like the sharkmouth, are kit decals.  This scared me but they surprisingly worked very well.  

Overall I'm pretty happy with it.  I must say I did enjoy being back in 1/32 scale. Very easy on the eyes.  I even started a 1/32 109.  

 

  

 

I'm drooling over this one. 

Hoss WA

Nice P-40!  The tiger mouth decal came out really well. I really like the camo paint job as well. 

 

Thanks Hoss

Josh_the_painter

That finished up nicely! That mouth came up well which must have been hard?

Do you make a new base for every build?

Josh

 

Thanks Josh...

No, I have a handful I use for photography.  I should make more. 

Nice P-40!  The tiger mouth decal came out really well. I really like the camo paint job as well. 

That finished up nicely! That mouth came up well which must have been hard?

Do you make a new base for every build?

Josh

Mopar Madness

LD, I've been searching for a new gloss coat.  So if I'm understanding this correctly, you use 1/2 X-22 Clear Gloss and 1/2 Mr. Leveling Thinner for a couple coats, then immediately overspray with straight Leveling Thinner after you applied the half and half coats?  How heavily do you apply the straight thinner?

 

Correct.  Not too heavy, just give a light coat.  

fox

O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G work Joe!   

Jim  

 

Thanks Jim

BrandonK

Very nice, Joe, as always. I love the Flying Tigers P-40's. One of the coolest AC of the war. 

BK

 

Thanks Brandon

LD, I've been searching for a new gloss coat.  So if I'm understanding this correctly, you use 1/2 X-22 Clear Gloss and 1/2 Mr. Leveling Thinner for a couple coats, then immediately overspray with straight Leveling Thinner after you applied the half and half coats?  How heavily do you apply the straight thinner?

O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G work Joe!   

Jim  

Very nice, Joe, as always. I love the Flying Tigers P-40's. One of the coolest AC of the war. 

BK

I finally finished this turkey up. To recap, it's Ed Rector's #104 from the 23rd FG.  Rector scored 10.5 kills and holds the distinction of having the first AVG kill. The kit is good, but would be outstanding if it wasn't for all the plugs and inserts, which don't fall on panel lines or fit particularly well.  Unfortunately it really detracts from the enjoyment of building the Hasegawa P-40 series. I truly believe whomever designed this kit should be fired or at least demoted to janitorial duties.

Extras included Eduard Look IP/seatbelts and Brassin Tires.  Main markings were done with Montex masks. Kit specific markings, like the sharkmouth, are kit decals.  This scared me but they surprisingly worked very well.  

Overall I'm pretty happy with it.  I must say I did enjoy being back in 1/32 scale. Very easy on the eyes.  I even started a 1/32 109.  

damouav

I've tried various clear coats, which Tamiya's X-22 is so far, hands down the best. I was (at great expense) able to buy some Pledge Revive It and have yet to give it a try for clear coats.

 

But great info on the Mr. Levilling Thinners, had not heard of shooting it neat over the X-22. Will give it a go on a test mule.

Thanks

Damian

 

Personally I'd avoid the Pledge, probably the latest incarnation of that Future crap. It used to work great years ago but they have since changed the formula and it won't cure properly.  I'm sure it still works great on floors. 

With this, go half XF-22 and half Mr. Leveling for a few coats, then hit it with straight thinner.  Works great. The only downside is the small size of the X-22 jars and you go through alot quickly.  I ended up cleaning out my LHS recently of their stock.    

I've tried various clear coats, which Tamiya's X-22 is so far, hands down the best. I was (at great expense) able to buy some Pledge Revive It and have yet to give it a try for clear coats.

But great info on the Mr. Levilling Thinners, had not heard of shooting it neat over the X-22. Will give it a go on a test mule.

Thanks

Damian