discussion Airfix 1:72 Curtiss Tomahawk IIB

[matto21]

Hello,


I've not completed a model for ages, until now. I was working on a Revell 1:32 Bf109 but motivation went so, in an attempt to kickstart some modelling, I built this.


It's a great fitting, easy and quick to build model. The only negatives for me are the spindly undercarriage legs, flatspotted tyres that don't quite meet the ground properly and canopy.


I sprayed the camo freehand using Tamiya Acrylics and while the colours aren't 100% accurate, it's good enough for me!


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[takeslousyphotos]

That is an absolutely superb build. I really like the finish you've achieved on that. First Class.

 

[papa 695]

That is great

 

[Guest]

That's super Matt, the paint is excellent, really looks ace!

 

[yak face]

Great job Matt , it looks spot on . Loving the chipping on the wing root . I made one of these a while back , its a nice little kit isnt it , although like yourself I thought the U/C legs were a little fragile , cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Very, very nice Matt.

 

[Guest]

That is a really nice looking build. Very clean job

 

[Robert1968]

Very nice looking aircraft like the paint job and the weatering abs even the dark wash look to it


I'm in process of doing a academy in Russian service ( 1/72,) but need the motivation to get done projects finished ( including my 1/32 ME109G6


Regards


Robert

 

[matto21]

Thanks for the comments! I'm tempted to start the Airfix 1:72 Hurricane I picked up at the same time!

 

[flyjoe180]

That looks fantastic. Very nicely finished and weathered without overdoing it.

 

[colin m]

Looks great. Being 1:72 makes it even better.

 

[Guest]

That looks great. Nice photos too.

 

[Guest]

I love it !!! any tips ???

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Cracking job Matt........... Superb finish. I like that a lot matey.

 

[Guest]

Cracking build, Matt!!!!

 

[Guest]

I really like this - good neat build and looks very 'real' with the weathering and variation in the paintwork. Well done Matt!

 

[matto21]

I love it !!! any tips ???

Thanks for the comments!


No tips needed - very easy model to build with well fitting parts [on the whole]. The only modification I made was to drill out the exhausts - fiddly but worth it [you can just about see them in the last photo].

 

[Guest]

Oh! What a little gem you have build!


The paintwork looks excellent, like the decal job as well! Magnificent panel lines

 

[Guest]

Wow, nice little build you got there. Is that the one shown in the movie Pearl Harbour??

 

[Wong Ryan]

Stunning. Love it.