Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 13, 2017 Administrators Share Posted March 13, 2017 Nice!! And I see masks too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yes, these came with a P-40 book I had, very convenient too as that way I can represent the overpainted US-markings with dark green and these will later be covered by handmasked Dutch flags. The prop is ready for the decals, the only ones for this model and a first for me too. Undercart and wheels have been completed too. Had some trouble when the chin cowl join cracked but that has been repaired with superglue and will be resprayes together with some touch ups needed. Getting there and having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Oh-Four Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 Now you tell me! Sprayed the "overpainted" US markings and the masks were really helpful to get a nice result. I will be using more of these I'm sure. Perhaps it is too clean as pics of Dutch B25's show the work was done very roughly but in scale it works better IMHO. Now to get the Dutch flags masked off using Tamiya tape. Cees 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BevanBrooks Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Looking good Cees, can't wait to see a splash of colour with the Dutch markings. WAY TO GO! Bevan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 17, 2017 Administrators Share Posted March 17, 2017 Did you place those roundels only to determine the location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Nope, they are already sprayed on. The discs represent the overpainted US markings. First coat of parket plus, I found some Dutch flag decals so no need for masking. This will speed up the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Decalling underway. The flags nicely overlap the overpainted US symbols. Undercarriage fit is so great it's not glued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 19, 2017 Administrators Share Posted March 19, 2017 Nice.. Looking forward to see it after the AK wash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Yep, me too. Ordered the Quickboost replacement exhaust stubs yesterday as they look much nicer than the multipart Hasegawa parts. Getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Wow this is coming on great, can't wait to see with a wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 The devil is in the detail. although I have been working on the p-40 almost every evening it looks like very little progress has been made. However, the tailwheel is on and the interior of the tailwheel doors and leather boot have been painted. The prop has been fitted with one of the nylon bushes provided in the kit and is removable. Very handy. Next stage is the washing/weathering process, although I don't want to make it look too filthy. The end is in sight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Nice and shiny Cees! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 I like em durrty though. Flory wash dark dirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Nice music, nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I am liking that style of wash too, I have used this now twice, and like it dirty also. Coming on very nice ).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Me too, it is very controlable and with cottonswab's you can remove as much or as little as you wish. Here she is after several wiping sessions. Some more tweaking and then ready for the mat varnish coat. I expect the finishline will be met later this week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted March 26, 2017 Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2017 You are a machine! Really like this one, and such a nice kit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 26, 2017 Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2017 Nice! But noo AK wash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Not yet, that will be used on the undercarriage and selected panels. Just need to experiment with them. So close to the finish line I do not want to make stupid mistakes (not more than usual). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Final assembly, wheeldoors and wheels fitted. Some minor touch ups here and there. Getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted March 27, 2017 Administrators Share Posted March 27, 2017 Nice! Will you give it a matt finish? Nice photo bomb from the pussy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Lovely, but I think the panel lines are a bit heavy on the cat's forehead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Hehe, only just spotted good old Miss Molly sneaking in. In a very strange way she is very much interested about my modelling. The end finish will be matt indeed. Next is to fit the drop tank stays, that will be a bit of a job as I forgot to drill all holes so will have to do some improvisation. And the Quickboost exhausts haven't arrived yet, they should have by now. But patience is a virtue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvair Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Next subject ....a Dutch Cat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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