repeater Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 This will be my second build for the Pacific War GB. 1/32 P-40M: Unit: 44th FS, 18th FG, 13th AF, USAAF Pilot - Joseph J. Lesicka 'Jumping Joe'. Munda Field, New Georgia, August 1943. Artist: unknown Source: 'Aircraft of the Aces. Legend of the Skies' by Tony Holmes, © 2004 Osprey Publishing ISBN 1-84176-825-1 This scheme will offer some good weathering opportunities. I discovered that Gypsy Rose Lee was named after a famous stripper - in reference to the various weight saving measures that were applied to P-40s! I'm using the Hasegawa kit and markings. The plan is to keep this build fairly simple. The only addition will be Eduard interior PE (33090) and masks. Stay tuned! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted August 25, 2013 Members Share Posted August 25, 2013 Can't have enough P-40's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Can't have enough P-40's! Hi Mike - agreed! One of my fave aircraft. I'll be learning from your builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Thanks Martin! After a fairly busy week, I had some bench time today. The kit ready to go: Starting with the cockpit. Ready for painting.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Instrument panel done.. Eduard. Just realised I'm missing a toggle switch - must've dropped off while taking the pictures. Base coat of Tamiya XF-27 black green followed by Gunze H-58. Work in progress.. adding Eduard PE, etc All feedback - comments, criticism - is welcome! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 great scheme and aircraft. look forward to see this, good work on the pit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Looking good! I'd think the rudder pedals and the cockpit floor might show some more weathering. I like the shading on the cockpit green! Cheers, Erik. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Super work on the 'pit and I agree - great shading on cockpit green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Looking great! Your not wasting anytime! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks Rick, Erik, Grant, Dave! Agree more weathering is necessary. I made a start last and will continue in coming days. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Some bench time today and progress on the cockpit, wheel bays, etc. Cockpit almost done.. next step - adding the harness (from Eduard set) and a tad more PE Dryfitting.... starting to take shape..! So far trouble free and enjoyable.. but.. it looks like front wingroot/fuselage join might need work.!?!.. All feedback - comments, criticism - is welcome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted September 5, 2013 Members Share Posted September 5, 2013 Cockpit looks excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Great job. cheers, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks Mike, Jamme! It's been another demanding week with little bench time, but thank God(s) for the weekend Some more progress pics. After reaching the point of diminishing returns, the cockpit is just about done. The Eduard set is (of course) great bang-for-buck - I was sorely tempted to add the excellent Hasegawa pilot figure but decided on the etched harness instead. Pre-painted makes it easier - however next time I think I'll use a HGW harness or equivalent. Weathering was completed with paint chipping, some pastels, etc. Next step: coaming & gunsight,etc Main construction is complete.. ! Next step: cleanup: filling, sanding etc It's gone together reasonably well. Just the left side (from front of aircraft - ha.. um.. is this port or starboard? ) wingroot will need some work. The P-40 is a good looking aircraft.. one of my favourites. All feedback - comments, criticism - is welcome! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted September 12, 2013 Members Share Posted September 12, 2013 Really moving along on this one, looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Looking Fantastic! I really should pull out my P-40 again... I started it after I took a ride in one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Looking Fantastic! I really should pull out my P-40 again... I started it after I took a ride in one! Dave.. I'm very jealous - lucky man! Always been my dream to take a flight in a warbird.. (probably a P-51 - one day!!!) In the meantime, I'm working slowly on the P-40... mainly the drudgery of seam cleanup, etc. Primed with Mr. Surfacer 1200.. ALMOST ready for paint Still a few seams I'm not happy with.. but.. nearly there... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Finally the P-40 has received some bench time.. ! Time for painting - for this build I'll use Tamiya and Gunze acrylics. Firstly the white tail and bands are painted with Tamiya XF-2 Flat White. Next... masking with a fairly simple job using Tamiya 6mm tape for the bands, and regular 18mm tape for the tail. Pre-shading was applied with H-77 Tire Black. Underside is painted with Gunze H-53 Neutral Gray. Top was painted with Gunze H-52 Olive Drab. All feedback - comments, criticism is welcome. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 The bulk of the painting is now complete.. Lightened shades of the base colours were also applied. Hmm.. jury still out for me - not sure if I like the lightened olive drab.. will have a think about this. Not helped by some dodgy photography. Will take some more photos and assess. All feedback - comments, criticism - is more than welcome! Cheers, Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hi Tim. Like the painting very much. Like the subtle weathering from the white tail. Congrats, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thats one sweet looking looking Warhawk! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmayhew Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Liking it a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Certainly in the photographs you've posted the lightened OD doesn't look over done or out of place... I think the overall effect looks really good, not easy adding interest to large blocks of single colour but you've done that here. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repeater Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks All..! Gloss coat and decals are on.. I'll post some pics soon. Certainly in the photographs you've posted the lightened OD doesn't look over done or out of place... I think the overall effect looks really good, not easy adding interest to large blocks of single colour but you've done that here. Matt Thanks Matt.. I'll try to improve it further in the weathering stages.. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted October 29, 2013 Members Share Posted October 29, 2013 Looking sweet, Tim! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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