repeater Posted August 25, 2013 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
repeater Posted August 25, 2013 Author Posted August 25, 2013 On 8/25/2013 at 7:23 AM, mikester said: Can't have enough P-40's! Hi Mike - agreed! One of my fave aircraft. I'll be learning from your builds
repeater Posted August 25, 2013 Author 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
repeater Posted August 25, 2013 Author 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
rkranias Posted August 25, 2013 Posted August 25, 2013 great scheme and aircraft. look forward to see this, good work on the pit. 1
One-Oh-Four Posted August 25, 2013 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
Grant Posted August 25, 2013 Posted August 25, 2013 Super work on the 'pit and I agree - great shading on cockpit green. 1
repeater Posted August 27, 2013 Author 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.
repeater Posted September 1, 2013 Author 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
Members Mikester Posted September 5, 2013 Members Posted September 5, 2013 Cockpit looks excellent! 1
repeater Posted September 7, 2013 Author 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
Members Mikester Posted September 12, 2013 Members Posted September 12, 2013 Really moving along on this one, looking good! 1
Dave J Posted September 12, 2013 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
repeater Posted October 1, 2013 Author Posted October 1, 2013 On 9/12/2013 at 8:34 PM, Dave J said: 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
repeater Posted October 26, 2013 Author 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
repeater Posted October 26, 2013 Author 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
Jamme Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Hi Tim. Like the painting very much. Like the subtle weathering from the white tail. Congrats, Jamme 1
Matt_ Posted October 27, 2013 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
repeater Posted October 28, 2013 Author Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks All..! Gloss coat and decals are on.. I'll post some pics soon. On 10/27/2013 at 5:17 PM, Matt_ said: 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
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