leoasman Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for all the encouragement guys! Definitely helps keep the juices flowing. Well here it is, Hasegawa's 1/32 P-40N painted with Tamiya paints using masks from Montex. The construction was fairly straightforward. If you look at my WIP you'll see how I tackled the issues surrounding the tail plug. I'm not sure how to link that here, but if one of the moderaters is willing to do it, that would be great. The masks were a hurdle to me as I lacked the confidence to tackle the large vinyl nose mask. However, I eventually decided to go for it and it turned out pretty good. I will say that the black outline would be near impossible to do with the mask as I had to alter the original to conform to the complex shapes around the nose. So, in the end, I used a black artist ink pen to freehand it. I also used a little artistic license to paint the hub caps red. In the picture of the real aircraft, they used the spoked hub, but I thought using red on the hub caps would look cool with the bird head. So sue me! Thanks for looking, Leo The last photo is of my new built in display case. I think some of my problems with building were linked to the fact that I had nowhere to put completed models that would protect them from the four little gremlins I live with... CATCplSlade, Whitey, andromeda673 and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Good show. It looks forlorn and lonely. Time to get to work to give it some company! Super cabinet. Very handsome. Access thru the back? Sincerely, Mark Geoff Staniland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 That looks great, Leo! May I publish it on the website? Kev leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Good looking P-40 build. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoasman Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks guys! Yes, the access is through the back in the basement utility room. That looks great, Leo! May I publish it on the website? Kev Absolutely Kevin, I would be honored! I wish I could take better photos. It's funny that the ones from my iPhone are almost better than with the DSLR. User error, I'm sure!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Great build and lovely display case too. I'll have to check your WIP to see how you did the tail assembly as I have one in the stash. Carl leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Fantastic all around, Leo. Solid construction, great finish and especially the masking. Also, the subtle but effective weathering. It looks like it could just start up and taxi down to the runway! John leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 P-40 looks real good, and I love that display case. I am so jealous. leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Looking good! Me like. Good choice on the wheel covers.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangManiac Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Beautiful birds Leo! I'm so jealous of your nice display case. I wish I had a place like that in my house. Awesome work my friend! Brady leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Lovely! Must try and find me one of these, I have a soft spot for the type and yours is an inspiration. leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucohoward Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Beautiful job Leo! Really nice paint job on a very interesting scheme. Jay leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 holy cripppppes man, fantastic job! and the nose art is spot on! leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Now that's a beauty, I love the finish and the markings Lothar leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Beautiful job and the paintwork looks great, as you have said the mask for the nose must have pretty daunting but it came out great Cheers Dennis leoasman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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