Hasegawa 1/48th P-40E in ‘Sand & Spinach’ scheme
I built this P-40E to serve as a general specimen to represent how so many of them began their service life, regardless of which allied nation might receive them. I've always found the P-40E in the color photograph (above) published in one of Ethell's books very pleasing to the eye.
The Hasegawa kit presents a few challenges with the finnicky fits of the tail, fuselage spine, and gun pieces. With some care and a little sanding it does tend to come together nicely. This one sports an Ultracast seat, wheels, & exhausts along with decals pinched from a Tally Ho sheet. Paints are mixed from Floquil's military flats range, and the underside turned out a little bit more blue than I'd hoped. I determined later that it was likely due to the white and blue separating in the airbrush reservoir, so I reckon that's a lesson learned.
A gorgeous looking bird and a magnificent build Erik!
I definitely like that you got the US colors of "sand and spinach," which differs from British Dark Earth and Dark Green. Excellent work.
And a "10"
Nice Looking model, Erik!
Have never seen the Hasegawa P-40 built and painted in this scheme.
david
It reminds me of Jack Leynwood's box-art on the 1963 Revell 1/72 P-40E. That is one of my all-time favorites. BTW, I like your model, too. Adios, Larry.