JohnB

I guess I'll devote some time today to cleaning this model up. Maybe I can go on and proceed with it as I hate to trash it after all the work, etc. After fine sanding some of the problem spots and HOPEFULLY smoothing out the wing root and wing areas I'll see about fixing things.

I've decided to put this on aside until I decide what I want to do with it. These photos show why. Most of this I couldn't see very well due to my old eyes plus some just didn't show up very well until I applied some Alclad. There were several areas where I had some peel off and I didn't go back and sand them smooth, etc. Also you can see some residue left behind by the post it notes I used to mask off some areas to prevent overspray. The anti glare panel is still tacky and picking up "dust" even after being painted several days ago with ProModeler acrylic OD. I think the problem there is I thinned it with Tamiya thinner and they just didn't work well together. I hate to call it quits on this build after all the effort I put in but it is what it is. I'll move on to something else.

I too like Revell Ernie but I feel they could devote more attention to FIT which would make their kits more appealing. A lower price for kits that have numerous fit problems doesn't seem to be a good tradeoff plus it does nothing for the manufacturers reputation. For example, Tamiya has a great reputation for good fit and detail while Revell, in my humble opinion, does not. When I purchase a Tamiya (or Hasegawa even) kit I feel confident it won't have numerous problems. It's too bad it's not so with Revell. I have the new Revell Hurricane on the way and, if the PO doesn't ship it off to parts unknown, it should deliver today. I'll be doing some test fitting for sure.

I agree it's a shame it needs so much "fixing" but it IS worth the money. However, whenever I decide on another Mustang build it will be Tamiya.

Mixed bag of nuts I guess but by a wide margin props.

Eduard 1/48 Wilder Cat FM-2. Looks to be a very nice kit with decals for 10 aircraft. Just might be my next build as I've wanted a good kit of the FM-2 for a long time. Would be great if they'd issue it in 1/32 too!

Yes, it's a shame they no longer are producing new 1/32 kits. There are so many that would be excellent kits by them. 🙄

I thought it was appropriate for sure! LOL It does have some problem areas which usually have some cuss factors involved! Here are a couple of shots of other "problem" areas FYI.

Yes it's Revell. Certainly not up to Tamiya standards but still a good kit for the cost. However, in future, I intend to go with Tamiya. Too many headaches with the Revell kits even though the price is better. 🙄

Made some good progress over the last few days. The areas marked as "problem fit" have always been a PITA to get sorted out. 🤪

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Since our temps in N. Louisiana lately have been in the low 100's every day I think it's appropriate to build this kit as "Louisiana Heat Wave". Should be a nice relief from the P-40.

Thanks Peter. I caused the big gaps on the underside when I cut out too much plastic. One of those "uh oh" moments. 🤪

Thank you Gaz. Some unforeseen problems for sure. 🙄

I'm going to give this one a rest until I can figure out how I want to approach the fit (or lack thereof). The contour of the Trumpeter nose is more rounded for one thing and I have to decide how I'm going to "adjust" that AND fill in the gaps I created 🤪 on the underside. I'm not giving up on it but it IS time for something else. 🙄

Maybe at some time later on he'll surface. It would be nice to have his stuff available again.

I'm hoping the P-40 turns out well but we will see. 🙄

Does anyone know what became of their molds, etc. They had some nice stuff.

Yes indeed! I'm hoping the cuss factor isn't too high!

Thanks Peter. My fingers are crossed everything works out. I expect LOTS of "adjusting" will be needed but we will see.

This is the "L" I plan to do. It's in the Kagero Top Colors book #11 Fighters Over Italy. Decals included.

Too bad as I was looking forward to seeing it finished. However, I completely agree that when a kit becomes such a PITA with a high cuss factor it's time to bin it, or put it on the SOD. We aren't doing this to have to put up with poorly engineered junk. I hope you will soon move on to something enjoyable.

I've had the Trumpeter P-40F on the SOD for a while but now I've decided to use it for a conversion on the Hasegawa P-40M. The nose is what is needed as the F/L's used Merlin engines with a different air scoop setup. The Trumpeter nose can be grafted on to the Hasegawa forward fuselage after some surgery. The first photo here shows what is needed. The second shows the mod to the Hasegawa spinner to make it conform to the Trumpeter nose. Lots of cutting and test fitting but I HOPE to get this done without too much of a cuss factor! We will see!!!

Thanks Paul!

Thanks Scott. I appreciate the nice comment and heartily agree.