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Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 3:58 pm
by cbaltrin
This would be the only kit I would have a snowballs chance at finishing .
I think it stalled out when I foolishly removed the cowl flaps thinking I would "improve them" which would make them look a bit out of place when compared to the rest of the kit. The flaps also are giving me issues (not the flaps themselves but the interior detail eyesore you can see with the flaps dropped.
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:30 pm
by Stuart
cbaltrin wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 3:58 pm
This would be the only kit I would have a snowballs chance at finishing .
I think it stalled out when I foolishly removed the cowl flaps thinking I would "improve them" which would make them look a bit out of place when compared to the rest of the kit. The flaps also are giving me issues (not the flaps themselves but the interior detail eyesore you can see with the flaps dropped.
Very cool Chris - that kit defeated me completely. Feel free to jump in with it anytime if you get the chance - love to see it finished.
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:30 pm
by Stuart
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 1:03 pm
I may join in IF…. I find a P-40 at Syrcon next month.
Fingers crossed you do Tom!
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 10:25 pm
by Stikpusher
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:26 am
by BlackSheep214
If I do find one, I'll build as Pappy Boyington flew with.
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 12:25 pm
by Stikpusher
Pappy flew with the AVG 1st Squadron, the Adam
& Eve. Notice the squadron insignia. 2nd Squadron was Panda Bears, and 3rd Squadron, photographed in
Color by member R.T. Smith was the Hells Angels.
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 5:23 am
by BlackSheep214
Or even this one...
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:15 am
by Stuart
Very cool Guys - I do like the flying Tigers, I built one a few years back.
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:26 am
If I do find one, I'll build as Pappy Boyington flew with.
Is that Boyington as in the Black Sheep?
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 8:38 am
by BlackSheep214
Yes sir. The same guy. I read his biography and it did mention he flew with the Flying Tigers before he flew Corsairs in the Pacific.
There were so many stories about him. Who knows if some were facts or fiction or tall tales/exaggerations in his own words. He was a hellraiser in his own right.
Re: SPAM Informal P-40 GB 2025
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 8:10 am
by LyleW
My addition to this worthy endeavour arrived yesterday. Two bags, sealed but a bit worn. They look okay, though. haven't gone through them yet. One set of destructions and not one, not two but three set of decals. For the age, they look to be in excellent condition. I guess we'll see, huh?
Ready to have some fun now.
