Loic Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Thanks a lot Kurok ! I came to the same conclusion but thought it was worth asking. That should speed up the all project. Cheers Loic Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 Hi there ! quick update about the progress of the week: starboard side of the cockpit is done Main parts of the cockpit being now done, I will turn my attention to wheel wells. Thanks for following ! Cheers ! Gazzas, KUROK, patricksparks and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) All primed but while double checking I found out I forgot a few items like control stick detailling, cockpit lights, second hand hydraulic pump, bomb release lever, etc... I'll have to had this later Rear bulkhead needs filler I'd say ... Appart from the above mentionned ommissions, I am pretty happy with results. Thanks for following! Cheers Edited September 23, 2023 by Loic Landrotten Highlander, Alain Gadbois, Gazzas and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Looking great so far! You've really dug in here - look like you ended up essentially scratchbuilding the entire cockpit! Loic and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 Hi ! thanks for the kind words. I actually kept the control stick and a couple of minor items from the kit... so I guess you are right Alex. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 Hi chaps! quick summary of this weekend progress on the P-40. I have made the missing items, nothing really complicated here but it would have been better to not forget at first place Anyway, I was in the mood for a change from styren and blades so I got the airbrush off the mess it was in... and applied a few layers of paint: aluminium / airspray / flat black / cockpit green / water / chipping / clear If you ask me, I would say it is a bit on the heavy side but I want to belive it will tone down when weatehring will be applied It is not perfect but this build of mine have gone further than any other within the last decade so I must to be "forgiving" with myself so I do not loose the momentum Please feel free to comment and thank for your interrest. Cheers! LSP_Kevin, R Palimaka, Dpgsbody55 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Good progress so far, especially with the replacement scratch built cockpit . Hope this one makes it to the finish line. Cheers, Michael Martinnfb and Loic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 Thanks Michael ! I am still highly motivated and I manage to spare some time for bench time so let’s hope for the best Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 So, cut the internet and forget Free for a while Nice job Loic, you are still..."dans le coup", .......in the loop, on it, be one? Go on, Amities Fab Martinnfb and Loic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Excellent work Loic!! That rebuilt cockpit is a huge improvement, very convincing details. Keep up the momentum! Richard Martinnfb and Loic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 Thanks For the kind words guys, it is much appreciated. I have not had a chance to make much progress this week but I have a day off tomorrow so I should be able to resume work. cheers, Martinnfb, MikeMaben and KUROK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 All of that cockpit work looks great! Martinnfb and Loic 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 Thanks a lot Gazzas ! I have started detail painting and should be able to share a few pics tomorrow I guess. Thanks for following Martinnfb and Gazzas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Hello all ! quick update for the weekend as I have had limited time due to familly duties most of the weekend So, detail painting of the cockpit is msotly done, only the leateher head rest and map case needs further attention: Thanks for following Cheers, Alain Gadbois, Cheetah11, BradG and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 Hi , last update for the weekend: seat is assembled to the rear bulkhead. I also added belts from an old Eduard kit. They fought me all the way, especially when I tryed to form them into a more or less natural shape... nothing new in here Thanks again for following and have a nice evening! Cheers, Shoggz, Martinnfb, Cheetah11 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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