1/32 Hasagawa P-40E Warhawk

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The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The P-40 design was a modification of the previous Curtiss P-36 Hawk which reduced development time and enabled a rapid entry into production and operational service. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II and remained in frontline service until the end of the war. It was the third most-produced American fighter of World War II, after the P-51 and P-47; by November 1944, when production of the P-40 ceased, 13,738 had been built,^[3] all at Curtiss-Wright Corporation's main production facilities at Buffalo, New York.

This aircraft was flown by Lt Coloanal Reed, Co of the 7^th FS, 3^rd FG Chinese-American composite wing at Liangshan China in August 1944. Reed finished the war with nine victories.

The actress Ann Sheridan signed her name on the nose

This is the 1/32 hasagawa kit which went together very well, just upgraded the cockpit with a resin seat, fabric seat belts and a more detailed cock pit, all painted with Tamiya acrylic paints, enjoy.

Mike

[aircommando130]

That's awesome! Well worn and battle ready! Two airplanes that 

just look mean with shark teeth...The P-40 and F-4E! Great job!

 

Cheers....Ron

[Martinnfb]

Nice build, just wandering why "E" model. In this livery it should be the "N".,  or am I wrong?

Cheers

Martin

 

[dodgem37]

Mike Tipping builds kick-ass models.  Love the light panel lines.

 

Sincerely,

Mark

[Greif8]

Very good looking build Mike.  I like the worn condition of the aircraft and think it fits very well for the operational conditions that the actual plane flew in.

 

Ernest

[crobinsonh]

Great finish on your build

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