Hello all, I am about 80% done with the new tool Airfix P-40 Tomahawk that I am finishing as part of the 112 fighter group based in Libya circa 1941.

I am posting some in-progress photos hoping to get some feedback. . . this is my first serious attempt at chipping. I am trying to aim for a weathered warbird but not overdone. Is the chipping convincing or is a a bit too much? Honest critiques are welcome!

Also-did the P-40 Tomahawk have an antenna mast behind the cockpit? There is no indication in the instructions to add one but there is a part for the kit included and it is shown in the final painting instructions. . . I've looked over the internet and seen it both with and without!

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From the pictures the chipping looks fine, David @dbutlr
Did build the Tomahawk version of this Airfix kit myself and was very pleased with it.
I also included the antenna behind the cockpit for the exact same reason as mentioned by Spiros @fiveten.
Looking forward to the final stages.

Some updates of how things are going so far, decals and weathering

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Thanks Spiros! I'm looking forward to the final result (hopefully) by the end of the week!

Your build looks great, David@dbutlr. This may be the same subject/markings I eventually do in 1/32nd. Your colors, airbrush work and decaling look excellent. I think the chipping looks very nice, restrained and well thought-out. I had to go over the chipping I did on my N1K2J Shiden Kai several times, over a couple of months and using many techniques, before I was satisfied.

In 1/32nd, I find it difficult to get an authentic look without having riveting to follow. In 1/48, you can get good effects without all that trouble. Desert birds and Japanese aircraft can hardly go without chipping. Anyway, great work.