1/72 Airfix P-40, 403 Sqn., RCAF

[Mcleod]

I model with the philosophy that you only live once, and not for long enough; so whats one more campaign to get me closer to building all the models I want to build. After I build that last one, then I can fade away.

Here's the kit:

A nice 1/72 kit with a nice decal choice, but, I hope for one dressed in RCAF colors. In fact, I'd like to do AH882 of 403sqn., RCAF, shown leading the flight here:

For that, I purchased the Xtradecal sheet which has marings for this aircraft:

Here's the time stamp:

You'll note that parts are cut off the sprue; I couldn't wait to test how it all fit when I bought the kit. No paint or glue, though, so I've been cleared for takeoff.
Here's how the parts looked this morning:

Now its time to get off this puter and get busy.

 

[moon puppy]

Good start photo, let's git'er done

 

[SA Dave]

I really enjoyed building mine just dont step on the clear parts like I did

 

[lupanzer]

...nice...

Luiz

 

[Dave The Chef]

Good choice!

 

[jknaus]

Cool
James

 

[Mcleod]

I was able to get the interior base colors on my P-40, along with my 109. I enjoy these simple kits, they help me find peace in difficult times.

I'm building this kit in company with the Me.109 for Messerschmitts. I start putting her together tomorrow and clean up the paint some. See you soon. :v

 

[nerdling]

Off to a nice start

 

[phantom II]

An early P-40 cool . Looks like a better kit than the Academi .

Good to find enjoyment in your build !

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[lupanzer]

Luiz

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Duke Maddog]

Way to go! I like that. Keep plugging man, I agree these simply kits give great peace of mind.

 

[Mcleod]

Thanks for the atta-boy's . It ain't over until the fat lady sings, though.
Here's a small update as to where the model sits today:

There are no molded in harness for the seat, and no harness decal. So I just fashioned a quick setup using mask tape.

I also just used the IP decal supplied. There is no instrument detail molded in the kit either. This is absolutely OOB, and being built for pure enjoyment, without adding the scratching headache.

I gave her a diluted wash with Humbrol gun metal, which is to grey to be used as gun metal. It's an experiment; I'm hoping that light catching the silver specks through the closed canopy will help in highlighting.
Till next time. :Hiay

 

[moon puppy]

Good job on the belts.

Is that the Humbrol 27004 gunmetal?

 

[Mcleod]

Thanks, Bob.
I was talking about Humbrol 53 metallic.

 

[Paulw]

Man, that is a tiny little thing. I like the looks, Mac.

 

[Mcleod]

I still have to clean up all the seams, not everything fit perfect. It is starting to look like a P-40, though.

These Airfix new-tools are light years better than the old Airfix. Still, they do not equal the Tamigawa standards. They are fun to build.

I'll mud it, sand it, rescribe where necessary, and bring it up to paint shop standard over the coming days. Next post should be a primed model.
Later, :Hiay

 

[Sherman 18]

Sweet!

 

[moon puppy]

Looks like a good fit from here.

 

[jknaus]

Very nice
James