bdthoresen Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Even though the early Hawk 75 used smaller wheels and tires, I do not think the actual wheel well opening was altered between it and the P-40’s. You could probably use them as is with no worries. Loving your work work so far. Considering how many modelers have claimed that this kit is “unbuildable”, you sure are putting that myth to rest! Great work! THOR Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 This is looking good, I remember having lots of fun with the cowling and engine installation, but you seem to have got past that easily. Cheers Dennis Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waroff Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 hours ago, bdthoresen said: Even though the early Hawk 75 used smaller wheels and tires, I do not think the actual wheel well opening was altered between it and the P-40’s. You could probably use them as is with no worries. H81(blue) Overlaid on H75 (black), the web(spar) no 4 at rear of wheel well, straight on H75 is "broken" on H81(and up)to permit the bigger wheel well. KUROK, Trak-Tor, airscale and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Wow, never have seen those drawings. Had no idea of the change, most scale drawings I have seen show them to be approximately the same size. Love learning new things! THOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waroff Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 under the wing, the keel fairing had the front edge rounded to create a gap between it and the engine cowl(outlet oil cooler). the end of keel fairing is at the trailing edge, it is too short on the SH model. Kendzior, Kagemusha, airscale and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.D.Hansum Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I've read that the cockpit interior of Dutch Hawks were painted aluminum. Unfortunately I've painted mine green. On 10/6/2019 at 5:28 PM, Kendzior said: A small progress report. Cockpit green inside of the cockpit and most of the small parts have been painted as well. Have bought the detail-up set for the engines of the HKM's B-17 - got few other kits with the Wright Cyclone engine, so no worry, it is not a regrettable loss. Going to use the pilot's seat from Eduard. Actually, there's a nice photo-etched detail-up set included in the SH's box, so the rest of the Eduard's set will be used in the future, when I start the Trumpy's P-40B. And the P-40's canvas covers for the wheel wells, the fit is really good - don't know yet if I'll use them, or just make me own based on these, will see. Best Hubert Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Dont't worry, I've read that too, but... Decided to believe the photos rather, than books. This is the period photo of production line of the French and Dutch Hawks - and all interiors don't look NMF or aluminium either. US cockpit colours topic, especially wrt Curtiss planes, is a minefield indeed. Thanks for comment! Trak-Tor and Kagemusha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waroff Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 the cockpit interior of french Hawk was painted in "cockpit green" over the shop coating of Lionoil Prussian Blue. here seen on H75A3, probably No 224, starboard side between frames 3 & 4 and windshield frame of H75A2 no 151, starboard with bracket to maintain the release canopy cable. The part in ZCY is a inner side of doubler of the fuselage door the grey card and background are grey, neutral chart 18% to set white balance and exposure. Your shade is near this cockpit green color Kendzior, Trak-Tor, Biggles87 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 Some work on the engine - the ignition cables in place, must say that the Eduard's details fit here very well. Some of the push rods need to be slightly adjusted and glued in a right place. Overall I think it will look decent after it is carefully painted. Now it is only primed with the Gunze's Surfacer 1500. R Palimaka, Biggles87, MikeMaben and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Some panel lines had to be removed before I start riveting. The same applies to the ejection chutes, as the Dutch Hawks had only one gun per wing. The useless holes in the wing leading edge will be closed when the wings are glued together. TorbenD, Kagemusha, scvrobeson and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waroff Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 A7 had probably the same wing as A2 and up models with provision for two guns. If guns were not fitted, the sliding shutter of gun fairing was closed and ejection chute door replaced by a cover plate without hole. On SH model, the doors on top wing are too lenght, and ammo doors are missing at underside. Trak-Tor, Kendzior and Kagemusha 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Many thanks! Of course I'm going to scribe on the missing panel lines, based on the scale plans in the monographs I have. This site is also very useful If one is building P-36 or P-40. Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendzior Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Started riveting the wings. The plans I'm using don't match perfectly, but anyway I'm quite happy with how it works. KUROK, Kagemusha, scvrobeson and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 The P-36 Hawk is really a great looking aircraft. I’m looking forward to this build. Thanks for sharing you great build with us. Troy KUROK and Kendzior 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Nice work Hubert Kendzior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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