fightnjoe Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) I have been lost in many things as of late. Not much time really to post, even to really go online for more than a few minutes every now and then. It is time to go back to basics. Time to bring out an old friend.It seems that everytime I want to try something new I turn to this kit. i believe I have built this kit at least ten times in its different boxings. My first attempt at scratchbuilding was with this kit.My first attempt at resin aftermarket was with this kit.My first attempt at photoetch was with this kit.My first attempt at color modulation was with this kit.My first attempt at real weathering was with this kit.You get my point. At the beginning of each of my builds I try to picture just what I want to accomplish with the build. What look am I going after. This one is no different. I want to try to portray a bird that has been forgotten. A bone yard find. Weathered, faded, just a relic. The construction aspect will be simple. The only real modification will be the installation of the Legend resin cockpit set. More of this journey to follow.Joe Edited November 11, 2017 by fightnjoe Joe66, Lee White, Shawn M and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Very cool idea of going with the same solid kit each time...sort of a baseline from which to gauge progress... your next build idea sounds great. i look forward to seeing it take shape ! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Cool project, Joe! I have a stalled (re)build of that kit lurking at the end of my workbench. I used the Legend cockpit too, and I thought it was terrific, though it doesn't fit as well as I'd hoped. In reviewing it, I noticed that you commented on the build, so you may remember it, but just in case, here's the link again: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=47113 I'm looking forward to what you're able to achieve with this one, mate! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 My first attempt at scratchbuilding was with this kit. My first attempt at resin aftermarket was with this kit. My first attempt at photoetch was with this kit. My first attempt at color modulation was with this kit. My first attempt at real weathering was with this kit. Joe, this should be great. I have to ask - was all of the above on one version of the kit, or on five different builds of that kit? Really looking forward to this, your builds are so instructional and inspiring. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Good ol' Joe's back!! I didn't even think there were any aftermarket items for that kit!! All those old Monogram/ Revell kits need all the help they can get in the detail department. Will be watchin' this one and it's good to see you back around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightnjoe Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Many thanks all for looking in. Joe, this should be great. I have to ask - was all of the above on one version of the kit, or on five different builds of that kit? Really looking forward to this, your builds are so instructional and inspiring. Jim Jim these all happened with different builds. Actually looking forward to the weathering on this one. Joe ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I had one of these that I was doing as a ceiling queen, but apparently lost it. I'll be looking forward to what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogrfan Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Just an fyi - Starfighter Models has reissued the old Medallion Models upgrade set for this kit: http://www.starfighter-decals.com/p40b-upgra40.html Edited May 21, 2017 by coogrfan LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Just an fyi - Starfighter Models has reissued the old Medallion Models upgrade set for this kit: http://www.starfighter-decals.com/p40b-upgra40.html Damn, I wish that set had been around when I started mine! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightnjoe Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 This journey has been delayed just a bit but I am eager to get going. Soon. Joe mustang1989 and KUROK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Very nice! When I built this, it was a Monogram kit. Very, very, very long ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 This journey has been delayed just a bit but I am eager to get going. Soon. Joe Looking forward to the path forward Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightnjoe Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 The wait is near to over. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightnjoe Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Well my friends here I am to finally get started on the Hawk.First up is the cockpit. That means clean up of the resin, really not bad at all, and getting some color.After cleanup I began with a base coat of Flat Black Rustoleum, this is for shadows. I then sprayed Interior Green, Model Master Enamel, from the "top" down. Preserving the shadows as much as I can. The final bit for this stage is the picking out of details with a small pointed brush. A P-40 has little variance, dominated mostly with Greens and Black. Not really much for excitement but I did record this as I was moving along. Posted HEREI will be updating that playlist with the newest for this build.All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged.Joe KUROK, Girlscanplay2 and Shaka HI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUROK Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Excellent! Thanks for sharing the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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