1/48 Airfix P-40B Tomahawk
This is 1/48 Airfix P-40B Tomahawk with TuAF markings circa 1942-44.
Cockpit modified with Eduard PE set and Ultracast seat.
Other modifications are:
- Ultracast wheels
- Aires landing gear doors
- Quickboost gun barrels
- Ultracast exhausts
- Master gunsight
I have used Gunze Sangyo acrylic paints.
Decals are from Tigerhead and Xtradecal sets.
Happy modelling
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Jeff Bailey said on September 13, 2018
As usual, Tolga you have made a beautiful miniature. I particularly like the 'B' model P-40s with their early nose & scoops.
Beautifully built and painted.
Craig Abrahamson said on September 13, 2018
Another great job (as is the norm for you, sir)...nicely done.
david leigh-smith said on September 13, 2018
It’s great to see one of these kitties without the shark mouth and in an unusual color scheme. This is a great piece of work, Tolga.
Chuck A. Villanueva said on September 13, 2018
Tolga, wonderful work with in the cockpit, the details just pop on the IP. Good to see a P-40 in different markings as well. Well done and thanks for sharing an outstanding build of the Airfix P-40, very inspirational.
Greg Kittinger said on September 13, 2018
Another beauty Tolga, and that insignia really stands out on the ole' Warhawk! Very nice.
George R Blair Jr said on September 13, 2018
Great model that really looks the part. Nice job on the panel lines.
George Henderson said on September 13, 2018
Very nice and unusual
Mon Falcone said on September 14, 2018
I like the desert scheme. And I like the underside. - What is that?, a light gray green?
Tolga ULGUR said on September 14, 2018
Tomahawk Mk.IIB were the first lend lease equipment supplied to Turkey in March 1942.
These were taken from RAF Middle East stocks. These Tomahawk were in poor condition and wearing desert scheme. In Turkey they were re painted by RAF colors. Underside color is a kind of grey green which is RAF sky.
Terry Schuler said on September 14, 2018
Tolga, Great scheme choice. I really like the markings. Very well done !
Tolga ULGUR said on September 14, 2018
Thanks for your comments gentlemen...
Tom Cleaver said on September 14, 2018
Another Tolga masterpiece. Really beautiful work, sir!
Adilcan Topgül said on September 15, 2018
Nice model its always nice to see Tuaf birds. I want to build trumpeters mk2 in 1/32 since ive seen the one built by Özkan Türker
Tony Prince said on September 17, 2018
Another great build Tolga. The extras you've added are really worthwhile & make such a difference!
Stephen W Towle said on September 25, 2018
I have to apologize for being so late to the party. Tolga, the model is deserving of all of the accolades that comes with good inspirational work that is often seen in the photo line ups for model of the month. It is a shame that no Turkish P-40s are left to grace the gallery of a museum. I have know that the Turks got a few , along with Fw-190's and Me-110s but, you never get the full story on how they where used.
Two thumbs up . Keep up the good work.
Tolga ULGUR said on September 28, 2018
Thanks Stephen,
Yes, Turkey used Fw190Aa3 s , Spitfire MkV Mk.I s, P-40 Tomahawk and Kittyhawk Mk.1 at the same period, but never used Bf 110s.
In so much that Fw 190Aa3 and Spitfire were used in the same squadron as you can see at the attached picture
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