Flying Tiger P-40

[recon]

Which Kit is the best P-40 to get for the Flying Tigers?

Thanks,

Mike

[KevinM]

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

[BlrwestSiR]

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 

 

[ScottsGT]

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. 

[BlrwestSiR]

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. 

[Martinnfb]

https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=145608&sid=853b7272b8fb80adc134ca18a31e77a7&start=45

[KevinM]

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

[biggtim]

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?

[BlrwestSiR]

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. 

[BlrwestSiR]

Here's the decal placement and camo guides. Nice to see they're in colour and a decent size. 

[k5ikl]

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

[Peterpools]

jerry

Very nice work and the signed card from Tex Hill, priceless.