Hasegawa 1/48 P-40E Kittyhawk....
Well, good people keep trying to drag me from the dark side to the light... and I always resist. Except for this time- A good kop (whose favorite A/C is the P-40) dared/cajoled me into doing a Kittyhawk. Credit for inspiration also goes to whomever does the Scale-a-ton videos on YouTube... this guy is really good.
I rushed through this a bit and there are many minor boo-boos, but I think I've made some progress overall in the painting/weathering department. Eduard cockpit P-E and pre-cut masks were used, decals from Barracuda, and paints are Mr. Color (uppers) and Model Master (Azure).
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Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on February 12, 2017
Stan, that's one good looking Kittyhawk. That 214 squadron, in the Western Desert. Neville Dukes outfit?
Not overdone, weathered just enough.
Bill Koppos said on February 12, 2017
Spec-tac-alar. Fabulous P-40, paint and details all spot-on. (except for the one I know about, mum's the word).
Stan Traas said on February 12, 2017
Thanks Bernard. AFAIK, yes, Neville Duke, but I believe it's 112 Squadron.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on February 13, 2017
Thanks, Stan. I figured that out after I'd posted. Digital dexterity coupled with Old Timers.
Carl Christensen said on February 12, 2017
I don't see any 'booboos' looks great
Craig Abrahamson said on February 12, 2017
One of the best I've seen...nice photos, too.
Frederick J Seitz III said on February 12, 2017
Looks like a winner Stan! I bet I can guess what Kop did the arm twisting. He's good that way! 🙂
Fantastic build Sir
Terry Schuler said on February 13, 2017
Looks good Stan, I like it. Your camo looks great ! I've always liked the desert "Hawks".
George Williams said on February 13, 2017
Very nice looking Kittyhawk.
Christian WERY said on February 13, 2017
Excellent look, the camo is stunning.
Tom Bebout said on February 13, 2017
Nice job Stan,remember leave the dark and go towards the light.
Robert Royes said on February 13, 2017
Great P-40, excellent detail
Louis Gardner said on February 13, 2017
You really knocked this one out of the park ! Fantastic work indeed. I don't see any boo boos... 🙂
Editor said on February 13, 2017
Great work. I've been contemplating starting on the same kit. Did you encounter any fit problems?
Stan Traas said on February 13, 2017
All of the 'plugs' (rear fuse, rear cockpit panels, gun inserts and cowl inserts) need careful alignment, then a bit of filling. Be especially careful to set the cowl inserts flush- if not packed out with something (I used Apoxy Sculpt), they will sit too low making for a fill & re-scribe nightmare. Join front & rear fuselage sections together as halves first (panel lines line up almost, but not quite perfect- get 'em as close as you can), then assemble the halves. Fuse to wing join may require a spreader bar or, maybe try the trick of glueing the upper wing halves to the fuselage first, then add the lower wing. Haven't tried this but it's a common practice on Hase '109s- might work here? Finally, do paint the rear cockpit panels, then glue the clear covers which require some serious fettling (which I failed to do!) to get the fit right, then mask the glass. HTH!
Editor said on February 13, 2017
Great advice, thanks, will try to follow.
Greg Kittinger said on February 13, 2017
Gorgeous Kittyhawk! Paint and weathering effort look great!
DE4EVER said on February 13, 2017
: ) ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
My hat is off to you in sign of respect, that Desert Hawk is one outstanding piece of work Stan. Very clean work yet the weathering really makes it jump out, it is very well done and shows no sign of it being overdone. Nice work on the camouflage.
Very good work on the photography.
Bowman Roberts said on February 13, 2017
Looks great! One of my favorite schemes that you've done proud!
Luv looking at pretty models.
Bo
Tom Cleaver said on February 13, 2017
That looks nice all over.
Phil Steele said on February 13, 2017
It's GREAT !
Stan Traas said on February 14, 2017
Thanks to everyone for the compliments!
Cheers!
Morne Meyer said on February 14, 2017
FANTASTIC looking P-40!
Gábor Szabó said on February 15, 2017
Great one, and the painting/weathering is excelent!
George Henderson said on February 16, 2017
Great lookingkite
George Henderson said on February 16, 2017
Great looking kite
P.k said on February 22, 2017
Nice work