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Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:04 am
by Duke Maddog
Well, I just caught up with this and what a thrilling read it has been. I love the stories of you and your dad. Hey, if you want a home cooked meal; I'm quite the experienced cook myself after having 24 years experience in various restaurants. Just let me know and I'll cook something up for you.
Looking forward to seeing more. Enjoy this one Bruce, I do hope you finish this one.
Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:00 pm
by speedgraflex
Duke! Thank you so much for reading and so much for your comments as well! I sincerely appreciate all that you are doing with your models; your work is inspiring!! Thank you for your offer for a meal! I’m sure you’re a great cook. Once we (Los Angeles) calms the spread expect to hear a knock on your door (with ample preparation time and no pressure). I would very much like to go to St Crispin’s Irregulars regular modeling day! And yes; I hope to finish this one!
Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 10:29 am
by speedgraflex
Reference material thank you Carlos! Thanks so much. I’m having a field day with all of this new data.

Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:17 pm
by Stikpusher
You’re welcome

Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:24 pm
by speedgraflex
Next chess move:
This is going to be an easy-peasy, add a rear wall that is missing from the kit cockpit move.
Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 11:25 pm
by speedgraflex
As if. I worked out the details in about an hour. To do so I had to temporarily tack the fuse together. I also realized I will need supplies so I just placed the order.
Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:43 pm
by speedgraflex
Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:05 pm
by Stikpusher
Looking good Bruce!
Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:08 pm
by speedgraflex
Thanks so much. The K.I.S.S. method at work. Adding a rear wall does help stabilize the cockpit floor, too. Look at the gap in the first frame! I find if I squeeze the fuse halves together I have wing fitting and nose assembly issues. Milliput and card perhaps will be needed.
Re: Monogram 1:48 Curtiss-Wright P-40CU SN: 9754P
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:32 am
by Stuart
Sounds like a great subject for a build Bruce - I'm sure it'll come out well.
Great memories of your Dad - they sound like good times!