Beautifully executed Joe. Your treatment of the OD is incredibly well done. I always enjoy your process as it seems to reap fabulous results. Isn't it a wonderful feeling that an excellent set of decals gives you? No fuss, no worries, just a an enjoyable experience putting them on.

Thanks Joe....indeed, I look forward to using this brand again.  They have a P-47 sheet I've been eyeing too...

Joe

That looks great, and there's just something about a bird with teeth!

Groot

You know...Shark Week starts today!! =D  If I hadn't just finished a damn P-40...I could be tempted to start another P-40 Group Build. lol

She's looking strong Joe.  Can't wait to see her finished.  Love the teeth! =]

Wow.  Beautiful paint work.  Looks incredibly sharp.  I am always a sucker for those shark mouthed Hawks.  

Joe

Fantastic paint work, Joe. You inspire me to keep at it so I can someday get mine looking this good.

BK

Going with done folks.  To recap its the Hasegawa P-40 E done in the markings of Col. Robert Scott's "Old Exterminator" in China in 1942.  Scott flew 388 combat missions shooting down 13 Japanese aircraft to become one of America's earliest flying aces of the war.  He was also the author of "god is my co-pilot". 

I won't rehash the plug issues.  Let's just say I rather throw myself down a flight of steps than deal with those again anytime soon.  A glance down the side of the fuselage and it looks like a bondo'ed Chevy...you'll have that I guess.  Another nit-pick is the sliding canopy, which I think sits too high.  I don't know why Hasegawa can't avoid this issue.  To be fair, some of the "issues" were probably my doing as others said they had no such problems.  I still have ghost seams on the lower wings my the MG ports.  You'll have that too. It is however the most detailed P-40 I've ever seen and only needed PE belts. 

Thanks for following.  My air compressor finally died so it could be a while before I start anything else.....

Joe

Oh that is beautiful, I love it!

Toshi

Ya did it again Joe!! Seams or not , and oopsies or not she looks great to me!!! I always like watching your builds. You have it all down to a systematic strategy now. Great work man!

Thanks Guys...Don't know what happened.  A few pics didn't post.  They're in there now...

Joe

Your P-40 is really fantastic. Your fit, paint, weathering and attention to detail are simply stellar. You always turn out such remarkable workmanship and it is an absolute pleasure to get to watch you demonstrate that for us. Thank You very much for sharing your skills and techniques with us. It is indeed appreciated.

The best of luck and speed with getting your compressor issue taken care. We can't be going too long without some of that good Joe stuff going on here.

Cheers, Joe

 Absolutely gorgeous!!                                                knox

That thing is just incredible. You have motivated me to move my P-40 up the build list and get started on it soon. Simply fantastic work again, Joe. 

BK

What can I say after your compressor sacrificed itself in a blaze to glory to produce such a masterpiece!  

Beautiful work.  Beautiful finish.

Joe

Awesome build and the final product look incredible!

Groot

Turned out to be an incredible work of art.

Awesome again, Joe. No clue you had any trouble with this from the finished pics.

Now make a compressor choice. I have a whole pantry full of popcorn waiting for your next project.

Terrific build!

Great finish Joe! I always enjoy watching your kits come together.

Great build Joe! =] Great shark mouth too.  The prop and cone look well put together as well.  You're right about that frankenstein you did a while back.  The blades just come off a little funny.  You must feel a little vindicated here.  And the landing gear are as sharp as any...really quite nice.

Hope you're back up and running soon.  =]

Real quick question.  What are you using for a clear flat here?  I'm sure you've mentioned it a dozen times before, but if you don't mind dropping it once more here when you can.  =]