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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 4, 2005 8:12 AM

The Hannerman,

Kittyhawk named "Black Magic" A29-575 was a P40 N-15 this is the quote from the Pilot Denis Baker "My aircraft A29-575 named 'Black Magic' because of my close association with the natives of Fiji, where I was born and the "Fuzzie Wuzzie's" in New Guinea when flying with 76 Squadron."

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Thehannaman2

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August 2004
From: Buffalo NY

Posted by Thehannaman2 on Thursday, August 4, 2005 5:50 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Lobbie

The Hannerman,

Kittyhawk named "Black Magic" A29-575 was a P40 N-15 this is the quote from the Pilot Denis Baker "My aircraft A29-575 named 'Black Magic' because of my close association with the natives of Fiji, where I was born and the "Fuzzie Wuzzie's" in New Guinea when flying with 76 Squadron."

Ah! There was a Kittyhawk IV named 'Black Magic'. The one I'm refering to is A29-563. Different airframe.

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, August 4, 2005 7:19 PM

Finally got back to my build after letting it sit for a couple of weeks. The basic painting was complete, but it sat there staring at me waiting for Future & decals while I worked on other projects. But today I gave it a dusting & then a nice Future top coat. Decals this weekend. Hope to post some pics soon.

Regards, Rick

RICK

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pingtang

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April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Thursday, August 4, 2005 10:18 PM

hannaman - Where did you get your info from? A29-563 was originally thought to be the aircraft called 'Black magic', but it has now been found that the Real Black magic was A29-575. I've never heard of this John Blackmore you refer too, and I think there was only ever one aircraft called black magic. Even my decal sheet gets it wrong. On the sheet, the aircraft is A29-563 and the fuselage code is HU*L (it should be A29-575 and HU*E).

-Daniel

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 7:48 AM

Daniel,

Did you recieve my message re Scale Magic ?

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pingtang

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April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Friday, August 5, 2005 8:32 AM

Yeah mate, I got your message. I'm having a look through some of your stuff now. BTW, would you be able to send me another message with the prices of your resin flaps for the avenger? Thanks.

-Daniel

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Thehannaman2

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August 2004
From: Buffalo NY

Posted by Thehannaman2 on Friday, August 5, 2005 3:31 PM

Daniel,

I was getting my info from Brett Green's book, "Modeling the P-40." He did "Black Magic" using the sheet that I think you have, because his is HU*L. I am by no means an expert on the Aussie birds. This is an interesting subject indeed. I will have to see what I can dig up. Do you know if there are any photos of the girl in question?

Justen

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 5, 2005 7:47 PM

Hannerman,

I have some pix of the Kittyhawk 'Black Magic' [A29-575 HU-E], if you wish to model this bird,
email me at scalemagic2004@yahoo.com

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JoeRugby

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November 2003
From: Virginia

Posted by JoeRugby on Monday, August 8, 2005 11:01 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by wing_nut

Joerugby-the pit looks good and congrats on a winning season.

Pingtang-looking good.

Thanks!

Now that my project for the Out Of The Box build is complete full steam ahead on the P40 ! The fuselage is almost entirely closed. There will be plenty of filler work on this one. The landing gear is almost finished, just have to tack on the brake lines tonight, pit is now done. Will finish closure of the fuselage and begin on the wheels after supper...

[#offtopic

Here's that U-15 Touch Rugby side I was bragging on, for this age group we play tag here in the states so it's co-ed...please forgive and tolerate the proud coach moment(s)

not exactly the All Blacks or Wallabies, but who knows the next Joe Rockoko or Matt Giteau could be in there...

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, August 8, 2005 1:34 PM

As promised, I got the Hasegawa 1/48 E decaled over the weekend. The Cutting Edge decals were designed to fit the AMT/AMTECH kit, but fit the Hasegawa kit OK with a lot of Micro Sol & some judicious touch-up paint. Next step is weathering & then final assembly. This Puppy is in the home stretch Smile [:)]

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Regards, Rick

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JoeRugby

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November 2003
From: Virginia

Posted by JoeRugby on Monday, August 8, 2005 1:39 PM

Nice work Rick...no signs of distress at all on those "non confirming" decals...looking forward to the weathered bird...

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rjkplasticmod

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From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, August 8, 2005 2:08 PM

Thanks Joe. The tiger decals took 4 applications of Micro Sol before I was satisfied. They still didn't fit the lower cowl lip very well, but some touch-up paint of the red area solved that problem.

Regards, Rick

RICK

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arki30

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From: Second City

Posted by arki30 on Monday, August 8, 2005 2:09 PM

Love those Aleutien Tiger markings!

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rjkplasticmod

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From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, August 8, 2005 2:13 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by arki30

Love those Aleutien Tiger markings!

Me Too !

Regards, Rick

RICK

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mucker

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July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Monday, August 8, 2005 3:49 PM

Great job, Rick. The decals looked like they behaved well after the Micro-Sol. I am finishing up my P-40 B and hope to have some pictures ready in a few days. I used Sky Decals...have you ever used this brand? There are plenty of birds represented on one decal sheet, but no stencils. I have heard that AVG planes didn't have stencils, but is this true?

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Thehannaman2

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From: Buffalo NY

Posted by Thehannaman2 on Monday, August 8, 2005 3:59 PM

Looking good Rick! Can't wait to see the finished build.

Justen

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rjkplasticmod

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From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, August 8, 2005 7:35 PM

Thanks guys, glad you like her.

I've never used Sky Decals, so can't help you on that one. I can't say for certain on the AVG & stencils, but I don't believe they had them.

Regards, Rick

RICK

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wing_nut

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April 2005
From: Piscataway, NJ!

Posted by wing_nut on Monday, August 8, 2005 11:10 PM

Great looking bird Rick. The Hasegawa kit is real nice. Now that i have done the N and seeing your E.... I think I will just have to do another. I found out I am getting a gift cert from the LHS for the B'Day Evil [}:)]

. For my 1st GB... this has been great. You guys are turning out some really great aircraft.

Marc

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pingtang

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April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Monday, August 8, 2005 11:22 PM

Rick Great looking build so far. Glad to see those decals went on well, the tigers could have been a real PITA if they didn't co-operate. Thumbs Up [tup]

-Daniel

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JoeRugby

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November 2003
From: Virginia

Posted by JoeRugby on Monday, August 8, 2005 11:57 PM

The fit on my Monogram P40B just, well lets say if anyone has any spare sanding sticks I will send you my address and a check...

I am taking my time and dry fitting but it looks like a long way to go...has any one else encountered fit problems with this kit? The biggest issue is with the nose. The radiator (?) intake between the guns is worrisome. The section running down the fuselage is lower then the intake on the cowl and that piece is very thin.

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dragonfly

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September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 12:02 AM

Hey Rick.....that's a beautifull P-40. Can't wait to see the finished product.

Jerry

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mucker

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From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 8:24 AM

Calling all expers out there....
I am putting the finishing touches on the R.T. Smith #77 AVG Warhawk. So far, my references are split on this: did the wheel have the Ying/Yang design on them? Or were these wheel covers (Dust Caps) for when on the ground? My decal sheet doesn;t call out for them, but I have seen postings on the web where the #77 has them.

Can anyone say with some degree of confidence one way or the other?

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KINGTHAD

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From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 8:32 AM

Hey Rick your bird is looking great, Just a/b future on mine so it going to sit on the bench for a few days . Pics soon.

Thad

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rjkplasticmod

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From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 12:07 PM

Thanks for all of the nice comments guys, really appreciate them.

Joe, the Monogram P-40B goes back to the 70's or early 80's & I think the molds are wearing out. The Hobbycraft kit fits a lot better, but has some accuracy issues. The new 1/48 Trumpeter kit is currently the best P-40B kit available, although the interior is best replaced with AM.

Regards, Rick

RICK

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waikong

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From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 12:08 PM

Rick, looks great, did a good job on that Tiger decal.

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rjkplasticmod

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From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 12:32 PM

Thanks waikong.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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JoeRugby

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November 2003
From: Virginia

Posted by JoeRugby on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 12:58 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rjkplasticmod

Thanks for all of the nice comments guys, really appreciate them.

Joe, the Monogram P-40B goes back to the 70's or early 80's & I think the molds are wearing out. The Hobbycraft kit fits a lot better, but has some accuracy issues. The new 1/48 Trumpeter kit is currently the best P-40B kit available, although the interior is best replaced with AM.

Regards, Rick

If the molds are wearing out my kit must have come from one of the oldest molds! Trumpeter makes some great stuff but I am a bit of a cheap Censored [censored]

so getting a new kit may not be in the current realm of possibility....I believe that I am going to stick it out...it if goes to poop I will be switching off to something in 1/72 scale, P40B again...

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rjkplasticmod

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From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 3:12 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by mucker

Calling all expers out there....
I am putting the finishing touches on the R.T. Smith #77 AVG Warhawk. So far, my references are split on this: did the wheel have the Ying/Yang design on them? Or were these wheel covers (Dust Caps) for when on the ground? My decal sheet doesn;t call out for them, but I have seen postings on the web where the #77 has them.

Can anyone say with some degree of confidence one way or the other?

The wheel covers were on the aircraft full time, not just on the ground. They were intened to help airflow since the wheel wells are open on the P-40. Most references I've seen on #77 had the Ying/Yang symbol painted on the covers in a Red, White & Blue scheme.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 3:20 PM

Thanks a million, Rick.

I'll add them tonight, add a light coat of Future to the underside and I should be ready for a light wash in a few days. Hopefully over the weekend I will finish up and post some pics.

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arki30

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February 2004
From: Second City

Posted by arki30 on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 6:41 PM

Don't give up on the P-40B yet, Joe! I'm still filling and sanding on the AMtech P-40E and I've been at it for nearly a week Angry [:(!]

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But it will end and priming and painting will come next. We have to hope! Black Eye [B)]

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