I saw the Airfix P-51 Mustang kit at my HL as well ... next to that P-40 kit.Floki wrote:I've seen this and airfix new mustang kit at HL been tempted to get both. I'll be watching closely.
1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
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BlackSheep214
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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tempestjohnny
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
Now where did I put that stack of Mustang decals?
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Stikpusher
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I see all fast movers there... 
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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BlackSheep214
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
Stikpusher wrote:I see all fast movers there...
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
Somewhere between the F-4 and the Phantom!tempestjohnny wrote:Now where did I put that stack of Mustang decals?
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
And what exactly is wrong with that?Stikpusher wrote:I see all fast movers there...
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Stikpusher
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
Nothing...
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
I guess I should post something?
Ok, ok. Well so far I can say:
This kit is really really nice! Now there are a couple wonky thing with the kit but not bad enough to deter people from buying and building this. Where I am at currently in the build is far enough to know this is a buy again worthy. Seriously if you are on the fence, just buy the damn kit! Plus it is an American classic, what else is not to love about it?
The cockpit has nice detail and you could easily go crazy with how much you can put in there. I went the simple route and left it on the dirtier side since the boys in Hawaii don’t know how to keep their boots clean in the tropic climate.
After the cockpit is installed you add a couple more parts for the radiators and then you close her up. Going the simple route will have you building this fairly quick, adding extra details will barely slow you down. Fitment of parts is really good, just remember to dry fit. One cool tip and feature of this kit (don’t think this was intentional by Airfix) is when you install the front radiator piece, do so right as you are joining the fuselage halves BECAUSE there is access panels on the top of the cowl you will be installing after the fuselage is glued together. Stick long tweezers (one arm in each opening) and apply slight pressure forward on the front radiator to have a flush fit.
Ok, ok. Well so far I can say:
This kit is really really nice! Now there are a couple wonky thing with the kit but not bad enough to deter people from buying and building this. Where I am at currently in the build is far enough to know this is a buy again worthy. Seriously if you are on the fence, just buy the damn kit! Plus it is an American classic, what else is not to love about it?
The cockpit has nice detail and you could easily go crazy with how much you can put in there. I went the simple route and left it on the dirtier side since the boys in Hawaii don’t know how to keep their boots clean in the tropic climate.
After the cockpit is installed you add a couple more parts for the radiators and then you close her up. Going the simple route will have you building this fairly quick, adding extra details will barely slow you down. Fitment of parts is really good, just remember to dry fit. One cool tip and feature of this kit (don’t think this was intentional by Airfix) is when you install the front radiator piece, do so right as you are joining the fuselage halves BECAUSE there is access panels on the top of the cowl you will be installing after the fuselage is glued together. Stick long tweezers (one arm in each opening) and apply slight pressure forward on the front radiator to have a flush fit.
Last edited by pzl66 on Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
Outstanding work with the cockpit!
Indeed, no real need to add details, it is a sharp pit!
- Kari
Indeed, no real need to add details, it is a sharp pit!
- Kari
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Re: 1/48 Airfix P-40B Warhawk
After looking at that pit I'm convinced I'll be going out and picking up my first Airfix kit now.
March as one, Don't look back
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall