P-40K #2 RFI

[JohnB]

This is my second "K" conversion using Tim Bigger's resin tail to convert a "E" to a "K". Fits real well and is nicely detailed. Recommended!

Painted with Testor's enamel Olive Green for the base camo color. I did some fading and weathering using some Testor's OG that I "adjusted" for fading, etc. Decals are SuperScale. The only after market item(s) are the resin Eduard wheels and the FineMolds belts. I'm pleased with the way it turned out and I hope you guys are too. 🙂

[KevinM]

Oh yeah John that looks great the subtle weathering and chipping I like it alot.

[JohnB]

37 minutes ago, KevinM said:

Oh yeah John that looks great the subtle weathering and chipping I like it alot.

Thanks Kevin. Much appreciated. 🙂

[Rod Bettencourt]

Nice build of a great plane, nicely done John.

Rod

[JohnB]

11 hours ago, Rod Bettencourt said:

Nice build of a great plane, nicely done John.

Rod

Thanks Rod. I'm pleased with the way it turned out too. Thanks again!🙂

[ScottsGT]

Wow!  John, I honestly think that’s one of your best yet!  But then again, I’m kind of partial since I’m at the decal stage of my K build now.  Your weathering is very tastefully done and not “over done”.   I just hope mine comes out half as nice as yours looks. 
 

Question, The circular antenna on top.  Did those things spin or were they fixed?  

[JohnB]

2 hours ago, ScottsGT said:

Wow!  John, I honestly think that’s one of your best yet!  But then again, I’m kind of partial since I’m at the decal stage of my K build now.  Your weathering is very tastefully done and not “over done”.   I just hope mine comes out half as nice as yours looks. 
 

Question, The circular antenna on top.  Did those things spin or were they fixed?  

I'm glad you like it Scott, thanks. That circular antenna was a radio direction finder and was "trained" around by the pilot. It didn't spin. 🙂

I'm looking forward to seeing your "K" when it's done! 🙂

[ScottsGT]

John, I’m curious as to which decal set you used.  I ask because I’m sitting down now decaling my K.  
Im using the old Squadron SuperScale MS320261 set.  My decal set for aircraft #400 has the tail numbers printed in reverse for the starboard side of the tail!  
Tgank goodness I’m doing #209! 
 

[JohnB]

12 hours ago, ScottsGT said:

John, I’m curious as to which decal set you used.  I ask because I’m sitting down now decaling my K.  
Im using the old Squadron SuperScale MS320261 set.  My decal set for aircraft #400 has the tail numbers printed in reverse for the starboard side of the tail!  
Tgank goodness I’m doing #209! 
 

That's the set I used. I got some replacement numbers for the 400 from my decal stash.  I have no idea why they are backward on the decal sheet.