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151  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: February 14, 2019, 01:04:58 PM
Well...
The photoetch canopy rails I found at a model show vendor were really very necessary.
The kit did not have any rails so having an open canopy would not look great.
So I put them in but spent a lot of time and it nearly drove me nuts.
Mainly my eyesight is not a good as when I was a little younger...




You can see here that I have had to add some strip styrene so that the rails will be deep enough from the fuselage sides.
I got lucky as the strip I had on hand was just right in thickness.
First, I had to "tack" them in place and then follow up with superglue.



Here is the result.  I'm happy but it sucked up a lot to time and the model show is not far off now.
Good news is that the cockpit area will be done soon and I will be able to add the wing and finish the "body work" prior to primer.

152  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: February 10, 2019, 01:04:10 AM
Mark,
The carb scoop is not that bad on the kit...I'm just a perfectionist!
It needed to extend forward a little and the sides had a very sharp inner corner instead of the blend I see on real Warhawks.
153  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: February 10, 2019, 12:22:34 AM
I don't trust my ability to airbrush freehand so I made these masks for the medium green "dapples" on the wings.
They are being stored on wax paper until needed.

154  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: February 08, 2019, 11:06:55 PM
I improved the accuracy of the top carb scoop with styrene and Tamiya putty.
When you use Tamiya putty you will never go back to Squadron putty again!


155  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: Academy 1/72 P-40M/N started on: February 07, 2019, 05:33:29 AM
I think a lot of P-40N had the wider paddle blade prop...but maybe not all did.
It could just be they used what was available.
156  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: Academy 1/72 P-40M/N started on: February 06, 2019, 10:21:58 PM
Mark,

Smart play to attach those rear canopy parts first.  Dealing with the gap on the spine is super easy as you know because that area is rounded and easy to sand.

The Academy spinner is far too round.  I can't believe in this day and age that kit companies make shape errors on kits!
The Special Hobby looks spot on but the Quickboost may only need a slight dulling with a sanding stick on its tip.
157  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: February 05, 2019, 11:35:03 PM
Thanks, Mark.
Normally, I would used epoxy or superglue and then perhaps sand/polish (which I have already done with the back canopy).
This part fits really well though and I'll try Micro Krystal Clear which I really like.
I see Hasegawa's way is better in that they moved the glue joint somewhere else to hide it.
I'm going to try what I see a lot of guys do and just attach the front canopy after paint.
Also, I will carve a channel for a "weep run" to keep globs of glue from the inside showing up. 
At least with Krystal clear I could "do over" if I want.
Just running out of time and I lost this past weekend due to a relative visiting and staying in the basement, cutting me off from my workbench....
158  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: February 04, 2019, 09:59:58 PM
Mark,

I'm worried about gluing it with some glue seeping behind the clear part.
I may use clear epoxy to attach it or Micro Krystal clear.
Perhaps if I am careful to not use too much but you can see in the picture that the edge of the clear plastic reflects light too.
So I'm wondering if I should paint the edge black...

Vince
159  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: February 04, 2019, 04:46:16 AM
160  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: January 23, 2019, 01:29:37 AM
I sure hope I can.
I have two kids and a working wife that travels sometimes.
It is hard to get time at the bench.
However, if I can work a little bit every day there is a chance.
I must say the Mauve kit is nice but there are some issues that are going to take time.
One is the rear canopy because I have to sand it and then polish to make it look right.
161  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: January 21, 2019, 01:52:12 PM
162  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40 Models / Re: 1:48 Mauve P-40N "Lope's Hope" on: January 20, 2019, 03:17:29 AM
Here is a DF loop I made myself using craft wire 0.4mm.
It was hard as my eyes are not as good as they used to be.
You will see some action coming.  There is a model show less than two months away!
163  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40’s in WWII / Re: P-40E in North Africa on: January 08, 2019, 07:13:14 AM
Thanks, Mark!
I did receive it, and it looks good in the box! I am no expert, but the quality looks very good.
As to what as some have said - that the nose is too pointy and the cowling is the wrong shape - I don't have that knowledge. I still have not seen any reviews.
I am just going to have fun with the build (as Floyd Werner  wisely advises!)
Happy New Year to All!
Cheers,
Bill

Yes, building models should be fun so don't worry about it.
We have a P-40 Model area so why not show us your work as you go?
164  P-40 Warhawk Forums / General Discussion / Re: New year. on: January 01, 2019, 12:09:24 PM
Thank you and Happy 2019 to all!!!
165  P-40 Warhawk Forums / P-40’s in WWII / Re: P-40E in North Africa on: December 21, 2018, 09:44:32 PM
Bill,

That is a good question.  I cannot think of any US P-40E in the desert war.
It seems by that time they were sending over P-40K and P-40F.
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