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Mike no worries. For the purpose of this build the markings really will not matter. As more of this is revealed I hope I can get the build to match what my minds eye has pictured.
Many thanks all, glad you like her.
Joe
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M. Brindos I like the look of that! Just keep in mind that pre-war aircraft were very well maintained. You won't see a lot of chipping or stains. They cleaned those up right away. So, which markings?
I like the look of that!
Just keep in mind that pre-war aircraft were very well maintained. You won't see a lot of chipping or stains. They cleaned those up right away.
So, which markings?
nevermind that last question. You've already answered that.
be advised those markings are for Mitchell Field, NY. and not Pearl. I did a bit of homework to figure that out for my build. Training aircraft had the group markings in yellow. Service aircraft markings were in black with the numbers in white like you see on the Pearl birds.
At least, that's what my research has discovered so far. Like everyone else, I'm ALWAYS learning something new lol!
- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"
Very nice Joe. I love this plane...even just straight outta the box.
On the bench:
Tamiya F4U-1 Kenneth Walsh
"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"
[Admiring Starbuck's space fighter] Cassiopeia: It's a perfect machine! Born to dance amongst the stars! Starbuck: Yeah, it's bumping into them that has me worried.
Ok second part.
After several sessions I was not particularly thrilled with the look and went back and carefully sprayed some Testors Olive Drab from the square bottle to give it a bit of warmth.
A couple of things I am pretty happy with. The appearance of staining and panel paint fading.
Alrighty then, she is pretty much ready to decal up.
All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.
Folks finally back to give a bit of an update.
First up is to let you know that this has actually progressed quite a bit. This will show you the first few stages of the painting.
First was a Flat Black overall coat then into the color. Model Master Neutral Color was first on the lower sections. On to the upper, Model Master #8 Olive Drab was the color of choice and the first session saw it mixed with Model Master Flat White. Eyeballed to the shade I hoped to portray and then sprayed within the panel lines. Careful but not too worried about overspray. I did not want to have the quilt look. Several sessions followed with more and more of the Olive Drab added until I got to a place where I was somewhat happy.
Several pictures for you.
There will be another quick update soon to show the remainder of the paint sessions.
Very nice. Hope mine turns out as well.
Oh cool! Same scheme I chose last time I built this kit.
The rudder stripes are inaccurate, but the rest of it is historically correct. Im looking forward to see how well yours turns out. It's a plain scheme until the marking are on. Then it's a beautifully simple paint scheme that seriously looks fantastic on display. :)
The rudder stripes are inaccurate, but the rest of it is historically correct.
Im looking forward to see how well yours turns out. It's a plain scheme until the marking are on. Then it's a beautifully simple paint scheme that seriously looks fantastic on display.
:)
Mike just something simple. The second kit markings works for my intended purpose.
Splendid! Which scheme??
Moving right along with this build.
First up is to show ....
I did make it through the attachment of the stabilizers. Once sanded and prepped it was paint time.
After an initial coat of Rustoleum Flat Black the lower fuselage and wings received a bit of Model Master Neutral Gray.
Actually this is after several coats with just minutes between. Then it is on to the upper fuselage. First will be a very thinned spray of Model Master #8 Olive Drab.
Next will be to set up for the weathering. A few coats of the OD to blend things in and then off to bigger and better.
Many thanks all for looking in. More progress soon.
You guys are making me feel guilty. The Revell P-40 actually made it to the trash but was recovered and finished with a bad attitude of Chinese crude. Made in China? The fuselage cast was so thin in places that I could see through it. I did need a P-40 for the Museum and pushed on to just get it done. It came out so-so partly because of my bad impressions or attitude. I didn't fill seams or gaps but did put some quick camo on it that was fair. The decals were good and the shark's mouth turned the tide. It was a classic P-40, the icon. It still looked good despite my efforts.
On my ever expanding list; build the P-40 again with a better attitude. Mike Brimos is probably to blame. One should blame somebody.
Carry on,
Max
I notice you had to Bondo the carburator intake area on your kit. I recently bought this kit and when I opened the box I saw that the intake was incompletely molded. Right now the kit is sitting on the shelf with other unstarted kits. I'm going to follow your progress on this venerable kit. Your success may probably inspire me to complete my P-40.
Press on, Joe. Blue skies and tailwinds...
OK. In the stash: Way too much to build in one lifetime...
Damn Joe. That's awfully brave of you attaching the pitot tube this early on! Ought to be really neat to see what you come up with. Looking forward to it.
It's always good to see this classic being built! The PB extortion situation is a true shame on so many levels. But I look forward to seeing what happens next on this project of yours.
F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!
U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!
N is for NO SURVIVORS...
- Plankton
LSM
Well folks here I am after a long delay.First of all let me say this. All photos have now been lost at photobucket. I am not going to redo them at all. I am using Imgur to post my updates. On to the build. With the work on the cockpit done it was time to close up the fuselage. As with most Revell kits there was a bit of cleanup and putty work to do. It was then time to move on to the wings and the installation of them. Some sanding prepped the wings to get the best fit I could. I then used Tamiya Orange cap as well as MEK to get them in place.Next up will be to clean up the wings and attach the stabilizers.All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.Joe
I like your technique!
Toshi
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VERY well done so far, Joe. VERY well done. :D
Well my friends here I am to finally get started on the Hawk.First up is the cockpit. That means clean up of the resin, really not bad at all, and getting some color.After cleanup I began with a base coat of Flat Black Rustoleum, this is for shadows. I then sprayed Interior Green, Model Master Enamel, from the "top" down. Preserving the shadows as much as I can. The final bit for this stage is the picking out of details with a small pointed brush. A P-40 has little variance, dominated mostly with Greens and Black. Not really much for excitement but I did record this as I was moving along. Posted HEREI will be updating that playlist with the newest for this build.All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.Joe
The one they found out in the desert is pretty cool. Not sure where someplace in North Africa and mostly all there.
On CRAP, there is a photo of an old derelict Tiger. You could use that as the prototype.
WIP: Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 73rd BS B-26, 40-1408, torpedo bomber attempt on Ryujo
Monogram 1/72 B-26 (Snaptite) as 22nd BG B-26, 7-Mile Drome, New Guinea
Minicraft 1/72 B-24D as LB-30, AL-613, "Tough Boy", 28th Composite Group
Awesome!
I'm itchin to do a derelict, myself......HMMMMMMM
I know what you mean I have built this 1 many times. Mostly when I was younger I have a hole stack of p-40s this is in my stash. And is still my favorite I t may sound strange but I actually like the way the kit feels. When I was a kid I was amazed by the rivits.
It takes me back and that's part of the hobby for me now days.
Looking forward to watching your build.
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