LSP_Kevin Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Great stuff, Shaka! Kev Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Left side exhaust...I used CA to assemble the exhaust (ass-uming that the seam should be there) followed up by a quick shot of black primer and Tamiya weathering sets. Glue into the model using white glue. PITA..cause the end of the exhaust didn't quite fit the holes, so I just cut those out and eyeballed it. White glue takes a while to set but is "sticky" enough for such small parts and strengths not needed here. Should finish up the right side soon and I'm done for the day to do some chores! Shawn M, mozart, BradG and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Shaka, I know that you've agonised over many aspects of your build but those excellent photographs show that it's all been worthwhile.....that is one very fine model indeed! You've doubtless learned many skills and techniques, so what's next? Max mikeblack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Not quite there yet, Max. But I am close (if I find a part that is!) I'm not sure what's next...I have a few kits on hand, but keep changing my mind on what to do next. I do wish I had that scratch building book on hand as I'd like to dig into it ASAP. Next project can't be a British or American subject. I dying to try a NMF finish..and to prove to myself that I'm actually weathering and not hiding construction mishaps with it -- a relatively flawless build. It will definitely have some additional/scratch built details. I guess, I'm wide open! mikeblack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Shaka WOW! Aces on the P-40. All your hard work is paying off. Simply awesome work Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Cracking stuff Shaka, some of your hard worked weathering is looking beautifully effortless and that's an art I hope to emulate. Torben mikeblack and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Oops, I hit send before I'd checked over - I meant ...some of your hard worked weathering is more evident in these shots and looking beautifully effortless and that's an art I hope to emulate. Torben Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeblack Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Nice one, Shaka - a lovely model of the P-40!! Mike Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Excellent. I want to try that mottled OD finish with salt weathering too. Looks very realistic. Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Well, I'll need to do some minor touch up's here and there, but I'll consider it done. I'm tired of this build and it's been a struggle to finish it for some odd reason. Thank you all for your feedback -- again, I do appreciate it. It not perfect, but it's my "best" work so far. I might take more close ups this weekend, but we'll see. Edited August 24, 2016 by Shaka HI mozart, BradG, mikeblack and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradG Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 It really looks great mate.. A couple more pictures would be appreciated for the gallery. Shaka HI and mikeblack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 We're all our own worst critics Shaka, as we should be, and for me perfection is unattainable but as long as I've learned something from a build and I'm happy to put it on display, then I'm satisfied. By that measure, you can be very, very proud of your Kittyhawk indeed. Max Shaka HI and BradG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I reckon it rocks ... Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I think it looks fantastic, mate! Kev Shaka HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Very nice build, Shaka! Looks awesome! HÃ¥kan mikeblack and Shaka HI 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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