JohnB

Here's the KMC cockpit dry fitted to the fuselage halves. Maybe not exactly right but it is MUCH better than the kit parts so I'll proceed with using it.

Thanks Nigel. Fingers crossed no that!

Hmmmm...It looks okay to me but I haven't done a mockup dry fit yet. It's not as shallow as the kit cockpit thank God. I'll check it more closely later today.

That is a great build. He really did a good job of it. I don't plan to take it quite that far but we will see. I now have the CMK cockpit set and it really is nice and should go a long way to making this model look good.

Received the CMK cockpit set this AM. Outstanding! MUCH better than the crummy kit cockpit and should really make a big difference in the finished model.

Ya never know Ernie! LOL I have the kit but haven't been inspired to build it yet. I'll be watching to see what you do to get the flaps sorted out as I do intend to build mine "one of these days".

Very interesting! I will be watching this thread as I have some interest in building one (although I hope I get over it!) LOL

Coming along really well. I had toyed with the idea of getting one but have decided to hold off due to some of the "problems" you detailed. Especially the clear parts.

Looking good!

That will teach me to be more careful in the future.

I have my fingers crossed Ernie that the set will be just what is needed.

The CMK one.

I agree. I hate to have a model finished only to find out the numbers or whatever are wrong.

That will be a real looker. Break out the Alclad!

Looks good! Nice work. Did you have any trouble with those fiddly exhaust stacks? I think they are a secret plan to drive us modelers crazy!

Thanks Mike!

I just this evening received a email that the P-40 cockpit set has shipped. Alright!

I think I have to make a clarification here. The site has several different classifications for items. One, which I took to be in stock, is "Available Now". I went back and checked and found that means the item(s) will ship in less than 2 weeks. So they are NOT in stock. My misunderstanding.

Yes Peter. That sort of thing can really hurt a business no matter what they are selling.

I have decided to build this kit as one of the P-40C's flown by Welch or Taylor during the attack on Pearl. Should be fairly straight forward. This is all I have gotten done so far as I am waiting for Kitlinx to send me the CMK cockpit. Sean at TopNotch Custom Masks is doing the side numbers, etc for me. Should look good! But right now I'm killing time waiting for the CMK set.

Don't forget about the quarter windows. They are okay for a B/C but not for a F.

I don't know Dave. He didn't say so nor was there a notice on his site.

I would recommend to him to be more prompt at answering messages.

I just received a email from him. They didn't have the items I ordered although the web site said "In stock"". He's now got one of the items and is expecting the other on the 16th. Not my idea as to how to run things.

Have any of you had dealings with these folks? I placed a order a week ago and have sent 2 requests for info but have had NO replies and no notice of shipping. I understand they took over the stuff from Roll Models. John