recon Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Which Kit is the best P-40 to get for the Flying Tigers? Thanks, Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Mike have seen some nice builds of this one the newest https://www.scalemates.com/kits/great-wall-hobby-l3201-curtiss-hawk-81-a2-flying-tigers--1169896 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I'd say the Great Wall kit as well. I have one but haven't built it yet. The moulding and detail are very impressive. Supposedly so is the fit. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Wow. That’s a chunk of change! Anyone know of a comparison between the GW and the Trumpeter? I keep hearing it’s not good, but I’ve never seen what’s not good, so I’m going to plan on building mine one day anyhow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, ScottsGT said: Wow. That’s a chunk of change! I think the best bet for any GWH kit is to get it overseas. The local importers unfortunately seem to charge a fortune. At least here in Canada. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=145608&sid=853b7272b8fb80adc134ca18a31e77a7&start=45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 hours ago, ScottsGT said: Wow. That’s a chunk of change! Scott I have seen buying from OSeas put the cost at 60/70% just got to browse around.I have the trump kit myself has a quite a few short comings just depends on your requirement for accuracy.I am sure it with be a P-40 to 98% of the people out but us builders who know the details.........?It is what it is. I'm sorry Scott how about 50% https://www.ebay.com/itm/373820733287 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggtim Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just curious, but I noticed that the GWH kit decals do not appear to include the Chinese Nationalist AF roundels. That seems odd to me - any idea why? Is that a political statement by the Chicoms? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, biggtim said: Just curious, but I noticed that the GWH kit decals do not appear to include the Chinese Nationalist AF roundels. That seems odd to me - any idea why? Is that a political statement by the Chicoms? Definitely something to keep the Chicoms happy but the roundels are in the kit. They've even made them into two parts like they do with swastikas in Europe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Here's the decal placement and camo guides. Nice to see they're in colour and a decent size. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I used the old Hobby Craft P-40B to build Tex Hill's P-40. Used a cutting edge cockpit set and some Eduard PE cockpit stuff. Cheers, Jerry 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 jerry Very nice work and the signed card from Tex Hill, priceless. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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