1/32 Hasegawa P-40 Kittyhawk Mk.1 “London Pride”
This is 1/32 Hasegawa P-40 Kittyhawk Mk.1 finished with the markings of “London Pride ” (AK772 GA-Y) from No.112 Squadron RAF (Shark Squadron) during spring of 1942 in Gambut Libya . This Kittyhawk was flown by P.O. Burney & Sqn Ldr. Clive Caldwell .
The cockpit is modified by Eduard PE instrument panel and seat belts.
Painted in a similar fashion to others Shark Squadron’s Kittyhawks, but with very dark blue undersurfaces. And also no yellow wing leading edge stripes. Camouflage scheme is Dark Earth and Middlestone over Mediteranean Blue.
The decals and references are from BarracudaCals P-40s of 112 Squadron RAF Part1 set.
Happy new year to all
Tolga
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Stephen W Towle said on December 31, 2012
These large scale P-40’s …for what ever reason they look better or have more heft to them than there smaller counter parts. Tolga this kit is inspirational to say the least. Any vote short of a 10 would be criminal.
Craig Abrahamson said on December 31, 2012
Excellent build and photo’s, Tolga…a really nice P-40 model.
Bryan W. Bernart said on December 31, 2012
Ten. Again.
Merrill Anderson said on December 31, 2012
Geat work, and the ‘cover shot’ could have been taken in 1942, really great.
Maxim Bylkin said on December 31, 2012
Cool! My favorite Kittyhawk!
Erik Wade Whipple said on December 31, 2012
Fantastic desert shark, Tolga! I certainly favor the lighter reddish toned Dark Earth you used on this one. May I ask what brand of paints you used on this one?
Tolga ULGUR said on January 1, 2013
Thanks for your comments
I used Gunze Sangyo acrylics for the upper surfaces. These are H71 Middlestone and H72 Dark earth with some white and yellow drops to make its tone lightened. Underside color is a mix of Tamiya acrylics.
Regards
Tom Cleaver said on December 31, 2012
Having done this particular model with these decals myself, I want to compliment you on another really fine result. Your models have a real conistency of quality. And a “10”
Gregor de Ste Croix said on January 3, 2013
I love the P-40 – especially in these markings and scheme. Brilliant model Tolga.