discussion P-40 Tomahawk IIb (1/48 Academy)

[Guest]

Beautiful work Steven.

 

[colin m]

A brilliant looking build.

 

[Steven000]

Thanks guys!

Well, it seems this model was shelved in march because of other projects :rolling:,
but this week I managed to spend some time on the bench and got it finished! :thumb2:


The kit had very little detail, so I used some oil paint to simulate fabric surfaces...


I painted a red and green navigation light, and also drilled some small holes to mount the antenna wires...


I used 'Vallejo Aluminium' to add some painted chipping effects.
Maybe it's a bit too much but I always get carried away during this step :smiling6:


The 'ring & bead' and canons were painted black and the landing gear hatches were glued in place.


I started gluing the antennas in the small holes with super-glue, this is a thin plastic sewing thread from the local warehouse.


When the glue was dry I stretched the wires and finished the antenna setup,
The antenna setup for the British was a bit different from the American plane, so I had a hard time figuring out how it was rigged...


And with the antenna in place the model is finished :thumb2:


I will add some more pictures in the finished section (link) ...

Thanks for reading & Stay safe!
Steven

 

[minitnkr]

A beauty. Fine finishes & wire work. PaulE

 

[adt70hk]

Now that is very good indeed!

ATB

Andrew

 

[BigGreg]

FANTASTIC CRISP NEAT WORK...love it

 

[Mini Me]

That definitely "ups" the game! beautiful result. Rick H. :thumb2:

 

[Steven000]

Thank you guys! Means a lot :thumb2:
Cheers Steven