Great review of this kit. I started it about a week ago. And, I'm nearly done with it. Everything goes together nearly flawlessly. I'm very impressed with this kit.
The sharks teeth markings for the AVG option actually originated with the RAF when they used P-40B 's in the desert , and not as a lot of folks think, with the Flying Tigers, they typically, just copied our idea !!. And also, the vertical supports for the armoured glass helped strengthen the windscreen, hence no external framing on the curved section.
Thanks to Airfix and an aftermarket decal sheet I can now realized a life-long dream of modeling the aircraft of lieutenants Welch and Taylor, the only pilots who saw combal and scored kills on December 7th.
Just putting the finishing touches on this kit. There is an inner frame for the windscreen. On the clear parts sprue . there is a rectangular part . Paint the outside frame your interior color. Attach it to the instrument panel. When you place the windscreen. It gives you the proper look. Job done. :-)
Getting through my build of this kit. It's a great kit but I do want to point out some of the pitfall that I've found thus far. 1. Overall, I think it's just a bit over-designed for a 1/48 scale kit. Just my opinion though. 2. I don't care for the separately molded cowl sides, or wing root fairings. I understand why Airfix did it this way as they didn't want to lose rivet detail in those areas during the molding process. Still, I think those pieces molded into the fuselage halves would have been a better choice, rather than making them separate parts. After attaching the cowl halves, there is now a large step on both sides that I have to remedy. I suppose if the cowl halves would have fit perfectly, then this would not be a problem, but obviously they are not a perfect fit. 3. The instructions show the traditional method of assembling the cockpit tub and then attaching the entire assembly to the inside of one of the fuselage halves. Well, after doing it this way and then attaching the other fuselage half, there is a very large, noticable gap between the rear bulkhead and second fuselage half. So the cockpit tub is not centered. The better way to do it would have been to assemble the cockpit tub, glue the fuselage halves together, then attach the cockpit tub from underneath. This would allow the builder to ensure the cockpit tub is centered with minimal gaps on either side of the bulkhead prior to cementing in place. I may build another one of these in the future now that I know the shortcomings with this kit. Hope this helps anyone wanting to build this kit.
It does help. I just earlier tonight dug out my ancient yet still unbuilt Revell/Monogram 1/48 scale P-40B to see what I might do with it while I'm sick. Then decided to look at what there might be in modern kits of the P-40B/C that still have pilot figures. I'm liking this kit.
@@scottfw7169 Yeah, I wouldn't bother with the old Revell kit if it were me. I have one in my stash but I'm sure I'll never build it now that this Airfix kit is available and I've built it. The Airfix kit is well worth the extra cost, even if you already have a Revell kit in your stash. I built the Revell kit about 6-7 years ago and it did turn out okay, but I spent more time and work filling and sanding than anything else. The filling and sanding was never-ending. I won't build another one. The mold for that kit is beyond shot.
@@themapmaker5374 In my case with my health the mess it is currently, an older kit with a lower parts count is a good thing. I sure do like the cockpit on Airfix's new kit. And I like that it has the pilot. I don't like having 'nobody home'.
Scott FW Yes, I prefer in-flight pilot figures as well. I wish all the manufacturers would include them. I've reverted to molding duplicates from kit figures so I have one available whenever I get a kit that doesn't include a figure. I prefer to build aircraft models depicted in flight.
A quick look around on Google images makes me think Airfix made a boo-boo with that windscreen: all the photos I have seen show distinct framing! I suppose one will have to correct that when building this kit.
I believe its wrong. I have seen P40s in museums. There is distinct framework, at least as close as I was allowed to get you could see framework. Here is an image www.vintagewings.ca/Portals/0/Vintage_Stories/News%20Stories%20D/HS-B%20Discovered/HS-B11.jpg
I stand corrected! I just looked at a B model online...apparently it has thin internal framing that gives great visibility, but little protection. Later models went to the framed, less visibility but armored front. In all my years I had not seen this before! :) www.navalaviationmuseum.org/nnam/virtualtour/?s=pano701
Those ejecting pins... how do you get rid off them without damaging the model too much? My sanding stick doesn't reach spots like the ones in the review.
Rafael Gonzalez Ruiz as they are recessed fill with a drop of Mr Surfacer or even Perfect Putty. Anything that reduces the need to clean them up afterwards.
Great review of this kit. I started it about a week ago. And, I'm nearly done with it. Everything goes together nearly flawlessly. I'm very impressed with this kit.
The sharks teeth markings for the AVG option actually originated with the RAF when they used P-40B 's in the desert , and not as a lot of folks think, with the Flying Tigers, they typically, just copied our idea !!. And also, the vertical supports for the armoured glass helped strengthen the windscreen, hence no external framing on the curved section.
Thanks to Airfix and an aftermarket decal sheet I can now realized a life-long dream of modeling the aircraft of lieutenants Welch and Taylor, the only pilots who saw combal and scored kills on December 7th.
Just putting the finishing touches on this kit. There is an inner frame for the windscreen. On the clear parts sprue . there is a rectangular part . Paint the outside frame your interior color. Attach it to the instrument panel. When you place the windscreen. It gives you the proper look. Job done. :-)
I will be picking this Kit up. Thanks for the review.
Getting through my build of this kit. It's a great kit but I do want to point out some of the pitfall that I've found thus far.
1. Overall, I think it's just a bit over-designed for a 1/48 scale kit. Just my opinion though.
2. I don't care for the separately molded cowl sides, or wing root fairings. I understand why Airfix did it this way as they didn't want to lose rivet detail in those areas during the molding process. Still, I think those pieces molded into the fuselage halves would have been a better choice, rather than making them separate parts. After attaching the cowl halves, there is now a large step on both sides that I have to remedy. I suppose if the cowl halves would have fit perfectly, then this would not be a problem, but obviously they are not a perfect fit.
3. The instructions show the traditional method of assembling the cockpit tub and then attaching the entire assembly to the inside of one of the fuselage halves. Well, after doing it this way and then attaching the other fuselage half, there is a very large, noticable gap between the rear bulkhead and second fuselage half. So the cockpit tub is not centered. The better way to do it would have been to assemble the cockpit tub, glue the fuselage halves together, then attach the cockpit tub from underneath. This would allow the builder to ensure the cockpit tub is centered with minimal gaps on either side of the bulkhead prior to cementing in place.
I may build another one of these in the future now that I know the shortcomings with this kit. Hope this helps anyone wanting to build this kit.
It does help. I just earlier tonight dug out my ancient yet still unbuilt Revell/Monogram 1/48 scale P-40B to see what I might do with it while I'm sick. Then decided to look at what there might be in modern kits of the P-40B/C that still have pilot figures. I'm liking this kit.
@@scottfw7169 Yeah, I wouldn't bother with the old Revell kit if it were me. I have one in my stash but I'm sure I'll never build it now that this Airfix kit is available and I've built it. The Airfix kit is well worth the extra cost, even if you already have a Revell kit in your stash. I built the Revell kit about 6-7 years ago and it did turn out okay, but I spent more time and work filling and sanding than anything else. The filling and sanding was never-ending. I won't build another one. The mold for that kit is beyond shot.
@@themapmaker5374 In my case with my health the mess it is currently, an older kit with a lower parts count is a good thing. I sure do like the cockpit on Airfix's new kit. And I like that it has the pilot. I don't like having 'nobody home'.
Scott FW Yes, I prefer in-flight pilot figures as well. I wish all the manufacturers would include them. I've reverted to molding duplicates from kit figures so I have one available whenever I get a kit that doesn't include a figure. I prefer to build aircraft models depicted in flight.
The Map Maker .. You are a nit picky SOB aint yer .. give up modelling then or maybe REDO IT if you can do a better job ..
I have the classic Revel 1/48 P40 it's so brittle pain to out together more of a collectors item mite have to try this version !
Look like a very nice kit .
i made a p40b from revell and it was pretty good
Right now I build P-40c 1/48 but I’m still looking pilot figure and do u know any brand products to looking for?
I think that is the harder plastic as isn't it one of the kits that is produced in the UK
Hi Can Someone Pls Tell Me The Names And Codes Of Colours Of This Model I Just Got It But I Forgot To Buy Colours.
A quick look around on Google images makes me think Airfix made a boo-boo with that windscreen: all the photos I have seen show distinct framing! I suppose one will have to correct that when building this kit.
Ray Theron The windscreen is correct. There is no frame on the outside. What you see is the armored glass on the inside that looks like framing.
Aah OK. Thanks!
I believe its wrong. I have seen P40s in museums. There is distinct framework, at least as close as I was allowed to get you could see framework. Here is an image www.vintagewings.ca/Portals/0/Vintage_Stories/News%20Stories%20D/HS-B%20Discovered/HS-B11.jpg
www.vintagewings.ca/Portals/0/Vintage_Stories/News%20Stories%20D/HS-B%20Discovered/HS-BTitle.jpg
I stand corrected! I just looked at a B model online...apparently it has thin internal framing that gives great visibility, but little protection. Later models went to the framed, less visibility but armored front. In all my years I had not seen this before! :)
www.navalaviationmuseum.org/nnam/virtualtour/?s=pano701
This is some pretty kushty airfix model action bro 420/420
Those ejecting pins... how do you get rid off them without damaging the model too much? My sanding stick doesn't reach spots like the ones in the review.
Rafael Gonzalez Ruiz as they are recessed fill with a drop of Mr Surfacer or even Perfect Putty. Anything that reduces the need to clean them up afterwards.
James Perrin thanks!👍🏻
Curtiss P-40B/Cs were called Tomahawks, not Warhawks.
Thanks for review,but can you stop repeting NO PROBLEM AT ALL you said it like 100 times
I agree unsubbed