Frankenstein P-40

[JohnB]

  On 11/16/2024 at 8:32 PM, KevinM said:

If you are casually looking in a cabinet you probably not even notice John.

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I hope to get it a little better than that Kevin. Right now I know it still has some "issues" but I plan to address those shortly.

[JohnB]

  On 11/16/2024 at 8:32 PM, PanzerWomble said:

Nice one 

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Thanks but there's more work to be done........🙄

[JohnB]

Did a little more work on this area. Mo betta I think.

[JohnB]

Wings and fuselage joined together. Next is filling in those gaps on the roots and fuselage side.

[HubertB]

Good mork John 👍 !

The scratchbuilt one is slightly more pointy, but that’s barely noticeable.

Hubert

[JohnB]

  On 11/17/2024 at 8:31 PM, HubertB said:

Good mork John 👍 !

The scratchbuilt one is slightly more pointy, but that’s barely noticeable.

Hubert

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Thanks Hubert. Yep, I knew that but decided to let that sleeping dog lie! LOL I can live with it. 🙂

[Martinnfb]

Well done. I like projects like this.  Stepping out of your comfort zone , creating something from nothing. Good stuff. 
Cheers

M. 

[JohnB]

  On 11/17/2024 at 11:07 PM, Martinnfb said:

Well done. I like projects like this.  Stepping out of your comfort zone , creating something from nothing. Good stuff. 
Cheers

M. 

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Thanks Martin. It's a new "adventure" for sure and one I'm enjoying.

[belugawhaleman]

Certainly an ambitious project!

[JohnB]

  On 11/18/2024 at 12:35 AM, belugawhaleman said:

Certainly an ambitious project!

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Agreed Paul. I wasn't sure how well it would go when I started it but I'm pleased that it has come along okay (so far).🙂

[JohnB]

I've decided to use the kit decals to do this a/c.

[Peterpools]

John

I'm just blown away and I never thought anything like this was possible, but you proved me wrong. Looking so good, just brilliant work.

 

[JohnB]

  On 11/18/2024 at 3:35 PM, Peterpools said:

John

I'm just blown away and I never thought anything like this was possible, but you proved me wrong. Looking so good, just brilliant work.

 

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Thank you Peter. Neither had I but decided to give it a try since it looked like I had enough parts to do it. 🙂

[Peterpools]

John

I'm front and center and following all the way.

[Martinnfb]

Great scheme, truly classic. 

[JohnB]

  On 11/18/2024 at 11:01 PM, Martinnfb said:

Great scheme, truly classic. 

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Yes indeed Martin. I see the wheel covers had stars. They aren't included on the decal sheet so I'll have to look through my decal stash to see if I can come up with some. 🙂

[Martinnfb]

Good catch, I didn't even notice . 

[JohnB]

The painting, with Xtracolor, is done so now it's time for some decals. Then it'll be over sprayed with clear flat and some exhaust stains, etc.

[KevinM]

I am liking that John.

[JohnB]

  On 11/22/2024 at 1:35 AM, KevinM said:

I am liking that John.

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Me too Kevin. I added the "eyes" and the rest of the teeth decals so now it's time for some clear flat over spray. As usual I'll use Alclad clear flat. I hope to be finished or close to it tomorrow some time.

[BlrwestSiR]

Certainly doesn't look like a Frankenstein to me. Great job there John. 

[Spitfire]

This is ever so good, proper modelling, looking at the first photo you would never have believed how good it would turn out.

Cheers

Dennis

[JohnB]

  On 11/22/2024 at 4:12 AM, BlrwestSiR said:

Certainly doesn't look like a Frankenstein to me. Great job there John. 

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Thanks Carl. When I started this I didn't know for sure I had all the needed parts. Except for that LG/wing piece everything was there surprisingly. 🙂

[JohnB]

  On 11/22/2024 at 11:37 AM, Spitfire said:

This is ever so good, proper modelling, looking at the first photo you would never have believed how good it would turn out.

Cheers

Dennis

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Thanks Dennis. I'm a bit surprised it came together as well as it did. I intend to finish it today. 🙂

[KevinM]

Johnny you did it I started a little 1/48 Trump last  night of the the P-40B mine will RAF Africa  Shark mouth though.