Curtiss P-40N Warhawk, Chinese Air Force
Here’s my rendition of the mythical Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, realised one year ago. It is the “N” version from Hasegawa, and I had some minor issues with fitting, especially the rear part of the fuselage (due to the engineering choosen by Hasegawa in order to minimize the numbers of molds regarding the huge number of versions).
The “N” is my preferred version, and I decided to do an exotic chinese version thanks to Techmod Decals. It was a test for me for weathering, and I am not really happy with the result, especially the aluminium chipping effect which is too heavy. I will do better next time. However, I applied filters there and there, and the result is not too bad, although pictures don’t show it truely.
Something’s wrong too: shape of the green spots (scallops?) at the trailing edges. I followed instructions from Techmod, wrong decision.
Despite all the mistakes, I hope you will enjoy the look of this racy bird.
Cheers!
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david leigh-smith said on June 22, 2019
A very pretty Hawk, Stéphane. Love the weathering, which is just how I prefer aircraft, nice clean weathering. If that makes sense.
Colours look great and the photos are lovely. Top class post.
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Pedro L. Rocha said on June 22, 2019
Well to me it looks a very solid build Stephane, and that Sharkmouth with fierce eyes is fantastically applied. I think the weaker points you mention about are correct and no doubt a source for an even better outcome on your next project. Thanks for sharing
bob mack said on June 22, 2019
great scheme and fine looking model
Matt Minnichsoffer said on June 22, 2019
I just love P-40s. Such a great bird. Your’s is a great build. We all struggle with how much distressing is too much. To me this just looks like a well serviced fighter. If you like it, it’s good build. Just getting the decals to look correct on a sharkmouth is test in itself, so nice job.
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Craig Abrahamson said on June 23, 2019
Beautiful work, sir….I really like this one.
George Henderson said on June 23, 2019
Looks good to me, well done
Haslam Yeoman said on June 23, 2019
Nothing wears teeth quite like a P-40. Great job
Stéphane Bredel said on June 23, 2019
Some say in France: “a meal without a dessert is not a meal”. One can say in the same manner: “a P-40 without teeth is not a P-40”
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My sincere thanks to all of you. Take care!
Jeff Bailey said on June 23, 2019
Amen!
Tom Bebout said on June 23, 2019
That’s pretty kitty Stephane, gotta love a P-40 especially one with shark teeth. One of my favorite A/C to model.
dale travis said on June 23, 2019
Very attractive P-40!
Robert Royes said on June 23, 2019
A great looking P-40, well done!
Jeff Bailey said on June 23, 2019
Well, I have a grin from looking at your P-40, Stephane! I LOVE teeth and a P-40 MUST have them. Period. End of discussion. LoL! REALLY well done Warhawk. The weathering is excellent, too.
Actually, the ONLY issue I have is that I can’t make one this nice myself!
Bravo!
Louis Gardner said on June 23, 2019
Excellent work my friend……………… I too have a soft spot in my heart for the P-40.
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DE4EVER said on June 24, 2019
🙂 … Greetings … 🙂 :
Nice build of the P-40 N , good weathering Stephane.
Stéphane Bredel said on June 24, 2019
Well, your encouraging comments makes me want to make a early P-40B…
Greg Kittinger said on June 24, 2019
Looks excellent – all your work on weathering paid off nicely. It’s a classy looking model.