1/32 Trumpeter P-40F Warhawk

[Peterpools]

Martin

Spectacular work - beyond my skills and patience levels these days. As the years keep adding up, I’ve become more and more of an OOB guy and concentrate on the finish. 
Of course I only wish I could do the work you do!

Keep ‘em comin

Peter

[Martinnfb]

Second attempt. 

[GusMac]

4 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

There was something off about the look of the nose that I based on the set of drawings above. So I overlap it with a picture of an real aeroplane that was scaled up to the spinner diameter just to see the proportions and realized that the drownings are incorrect. The plug was too big. 
so back to the basics.

I meant mitre saw LOL 

I can think of a few of my builds that would benefit from a close encounter with that! 

[Wolf Buddee]

9 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Second attempt. 

I love the camouflage pattern on this one Martin! What theatre of operation did this operate in?  

Awesome modifications my friend. 
 

Cheers,

Wolf

[HubertB]

13 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

There was something off about the look of the nose that I based on the set of drawings above. So I overlap it with a picture of an real aeroplane that was scaled up to the spinner diameter just to see the proportions and realized that the drownings are incorrect. The plug was too big. 
so back to the basics.

I meant mitre saw LOL 

Ahhh ... the dreaded drudge of « reference » drawings  ... You are not the first modeller, nor modelling company btw, to be fooled by wrong references. 
And people wonder why new kits are sometimes not more accurate 

I like your tools Martin. A bit cumbersome on the bench maybe...

Hubert

[GazzaS]

Inspiration!

[Peterpools]

Martin

It's always a benefit to have the right tool for the job on hand - your choice is perfect.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[Martinnfb]

Nice detail of the inner flaps structure. I’m finally somewhat satisfied with the shape of the nose. 

of course I had to drop the propeller and broke the tip. Just a tip.

[Peterpools]

Martin

Shape issues are in the past and all the work I’s paying off. Glad you were able to fix the prop tip without a lot of extra work.

Keep ‘em comin

Peter

[GazzaS]

Wow, Martin!  Great work!

[Kaireckstadt]

6 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Nice detail of the inner flaps structure. I’m finally somewhat satisfied with the shape of the nose. 

of course I had to drop the propeller and broke the tip. Just a tip.

Simply awesome work Martin!

This will be a stunner! 

[Martinnfb]

Gentleman , thank you so much for your support. There is so much more to change, but I would never finish. So the next stage is scribing, polishing and riveting.

 

[Martinnfb]

Just in case a "decent" drawing,

Edit:

,,with exception of the shape of the additional tail segment for F-20. It should be squared up on the short tail fuselage . Not streamlined .  mediocracy is becoming a standard nowadays , let us blame it on Covid

Edit 2: Exhaust stacks should be angled on Merlin LOL

[Bomber_County]

Martin, you are a maestro........did love the chop saw to just remove a fraction........bravo for another inspirational build....

[GazzaS]

I prefer the short tail myself.

[Kaireckstadt]

12 hours ago, GazzaS said:

I prefer the short tail myself.

Nice to get to know your wife Gaz! 

 

[GazzaS]

6 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said:

Nice to get to know your wife Gaz! 

 

hahaha.  I lack the funds for a trophy wife.

 

[HubertB]

9 hours ago, GazzaS said:

hahaha.  I lack the funds for a trophy wife.

 

What’s money when you have the looks and brain, plus all the other hidden advantages  ?

Hubert

[JohnB]

Coming along very well Martin. WAY too much work to correct that kit. That's why mine is, and will likely stay, on the SOD.

[harv]

Martin my friend, can't believe I've let all this slip by. As usual, your work is excellent!.....harv

[Peterpools]

Martin

Amazing work and attention to detail, plus the skills to pull it off perfectly

Keep ‘em comin

Peter

[Bomber_County]

Martin, I know this is an E but........that’s what it says?