Academy 1/72 P-40
By way of introduction to the group, thought I'd load up s few pics of a recent build. I only build 1/72 scale and always mounted in-flight, and I only brush paint (occasional rattle can).
I enjoyed the Academy kit. Although it comes with alternative parts to build retracted wheels, it was a better fit and more realistic to modify the "wheels down" parts. This is a constant issue for folks like me who like to build them in-flight, as often the gear doors (and other gear when exposed during flight) don't fit as well as they should.
Happy to begin contributing to the site - I just found it today and really appreciate all the talent on display!
2 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Bernd Müller said on January 14, 2015
Impressive first post, stunning paint job. Well made brush or non airbrush paintings left me always in awe.
Great presentation as well
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Morne Meyer said on January 14, 2015
Well done Greg. The P-40 looks great! Welcome to a great site!
Rob Pollock said on January 14, 2015
I enlarged these images to check out your brush-painted finish. I'm impressed you got such subtle finishes. Very nice indeed in this scale.
Simon Whitney said on January 14, 2015
Great paint work Greg, brush painted too.
I like the stand, was it home made?
Welcome to the site.
Well done mate.
Greg Kittinger said on January 14, 2015
Yes - home made. I probably could put more elbow grease into making the stands look nicer, but I'd rather put the time into the models!
Craig Abrahamson said on January 14, 2015
Outstanding workmanship for such a [small] scale, Greg...very nice indeed. I think you'll enjoy iModeler - in a variety of ways - 🙂
Ulf Lundberg said on January 14, 2015
Very impressive to brush paint like that. I wouldn't have believed it.
Hats off.
Steve Naylor said on January 14, 2015
Beautiful build Greg, love the way you've displayed the model.
Lukasz Sowa said on January 14, 2015
Hi, great build and a very cool display and I love this "Flying Tigers" appearance.
AL HOFFMAN said on January 14, 2015
Very realistic appearing P-40 Greg. Can't help but admire a good brush man.
What brand of paint did you use? Surprised no one ask that already.
Greg Kittinger said on January 15, 2015
I used Vallejo Model Color Acrylics. I have used Testor Model Master enamels for years (and still use for all detail work and some other projects), but with changing formulas it is harder to brush paint now. Vallejo does a good job of self-leveling (eliminating brush marks), although it doesn't adhere as well and you have to be very careful masking. My next experiment will involve attempting a base coat to give the acrylics something to adhere to, but I need to be careful or panel lines and detail will fill too much (air brushers don't have that problem).
Ralph Clements said on January 14, 2015
Great looking P-40 and great to have you join us too Greg!
Gregor d said on January 15, 2015
Like it 🙂 nicely rendered and displayed. Very well done.
Alan Rush said on January 15, 2015
Welcome Greg! Enjoyed the photos of your build. I especially like the photo of the underside. Very nice!
George Williams said on January 15, 2015
Nicely finished and displayed, Greg. Welcome to iModeler!
John Richards said on January 20, 2015
I love that P-40, you did an excellent job on the angel lines and weathering! I have seen people take weathering way too far, but yours here looks fantastic.