Trumpeter P-40B finished

[JohnB]

All done on this one. I haven't added the stretched sprue antennas yet as I'm sure I would break them while taking photos. The side numbers, 155, and tail numbers, 15P, are from masks custom made for me by TopNotch Model Masks. National insignias are from Yellow Wings decals. Painted with Model Master OD and Neutral Gray. I added the correct pitot tube as the one in the kit is wrong. I had come to a screeching halt on this build when I screwed up the windscreen/armored glass attachment. Thankfully the folks at Trumpeter sent me a replacement clear sprue so I could finally finish up. I decided to model Taylor's a/c instead of Welch's. I hope y'all like it!

[Jeff]

NICE , I like that a LOT...... it turned out top drawer, as usual, I like the markings, something a little different with a story too......

[JohnB]

  On 4/26/2019 at 5:26 PM, Jeff said:

NICE , I like that a LOT...... it turned out top drawer, as usual, I like the markings, something a little different with a story too......

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Thanks Jeff. I'm glad you like it.

[Bomber_County]

Stunning John, never built a P40, so much to build.........

[JohnB]

  On 4/26/2019 at 7:23 PM, Bomber_County said:

Stunning John, never built a P40, so much to build.........

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Thanks Phil.

[coolboxx]

Wow all done it look fantastic, great work. 

[JohnB]

  On 4/26/2019 at 8:04 PM, coolboxx said:

Wow all done it look fantastic, great work. 

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Thank you!

[GazzaS]

Very nicely done, John!  I like your subtle chipping.

 

Gaz

[JohnB]

  On 4/26/2019 at 8:57 PM, GazzaS said:

Very nicely done, John!  I like your subtle chipping.

 

Gaz

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Thanks Gaz. I figure at that point in time the a/c weren't showing a lot of wear, etc so I decided to go subtle on this build. A little paint wear and some exhaust stains only.

[BlrwestSiR]

Really nice build John. Nice and clean as always. 

Carl

[Mikester]

Very nice, John!  This kit takes a lot of flak but builds up into a good looking P-40.

[DocRob]

Good to see this one done after the windscreen incident. Nice painting and subtle weathering on this one and a great job with the code and decals.

Cheers Rob

[JohnB]

  On 4/27/2019 at 12:25 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

Really nice build John. Nice and clean as always. 

Carl

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Thanks Carl.

[JohnB]

  On 4/27/2019 at 2:30 PM, Mikester said:

Very nice, John!  This kit takes a lot of flak but builds up into a good looking P-40.

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Thanks Mike. I agree, it does build up just fine with no real problems.

[JohnB]

  On 4/27/2019 at 3:06 PM, DocRob said:

Good to see this one done after the windscreen incident. Nice painting and subtle weathering on this one and a great job with the code and decals.

Cheers Rob

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Thank you Rob. I can recommend Top Notch for masks. He did a great job at a reasonable price.