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Rafi Ben-Shahar
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Amtech 1/48 P-40K

April 17, 2024 · in Aviation · · 40 · 306

The series of AmTech's Curtiss Warhawks explores a highly diversified topic of Allied fighter both, it terms of variants and camouflage schemes. The kit origins from Ertl and was once among the better games in town with respect to the P-40 kits thanks to the accurate outline and simplicity of construction.
This model depicts the mount of Major Edward N. Nollmeyer, Commander of 26th FS, 51st FG based in Kumming, early 1944.

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40 responses

  1. That’s a beautiful Warhawk. Excellent paint work and control. Primo!

  2. A very nice looking aircraft. Magnificent work.

  3. Nice build. She probably took a little more real estate to get into the air with that load out.

  4. Great job on a fine kit. Unfortunately, AM Tech was here and gone in about 5 minutes.

  5. Can’t go wrong with a Warhawk. Great work.

  6. Nice work, Rafi. I concur that these are good kits. I prefer to build them with closed canopies like you did with this awesome K model.

  7. Who doesn’t love a P-40? Yours is particularly easy to like, Rafi. Great job.

  8. Excellent P-40 build. The AMT kits are pretty nice. Too bad the AMT owner isn't around anymore.

  9. Really fine work on this P-40 Rafi!

  10. Superb job as usual, Rafi! Excellent P-40!

  11. Fully agree on all previous comments, Rafi @blackmopane
    The antenna wiring must have been a real challenge.
    Also the brake lines do look very good, did you scratch build those and what did you use for it.

  12. Amazing paintwork, Rafi. Very beautiful!

  13. Another super model Rafi 😊 what's not to like about a P-40 cracking build 👍

  14. I love the scheme on this one- great work!

  15. A very beautiful job on one of my favorite WWII fighters (since I was a kid...and that was a long time ago). I really love your paint job. May I recommend E Z Line for your radio antenna wires. It is stretchy, flexible, and won't break if touched or bumped. Forgiving and very easy to use.

    • Thank you Tom.
      If I am to build the P-40 again, I will heed your advice. Thank you.

      • I think you will really like using it for antenna wires. I use it on all of my builds. One spool will last forever. I got mine on Amazon.

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  16. Superb build, looks great. I've done a few AmTech builds, missed out on the P-40.

  17. Very nice! I'm a huge P-40 fan.

  18. Superb build and paint job Rafi - well done Sir!

  19. Lovely. Built their "N"

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