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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« on: October 15, 2016, 04:32:51 PM »
So, I've bought that kit at very attractive price last week during the IPMS Belgium national expo...

I'm too tempted to begin it, so let's have some fun (I hope...)

The kit is from Mauve, with usual Eduard add-ons like resin parts and photoetch elements.

First work is to assemble some elements...

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2016, 04:44:22 PM »
This sound interesting :))

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2016, 06:39:16 PM »
I made this a few years ago, as I remember it's a good kit with only a few smaller " issues ", decals are atractive and user friendly. Nice start !

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2016, 02:57:56 PM »
For the first time I've tried Mr Paint color... Those paints are ready to use, like Vallejo Air. No need to dilute. Useful...

So, Interior Green airbrushed with a Badger 150 at 1 bar. Result is very fine. Airbrush was then cleaned with Tamiya Airbrush cleaner.

Mr Color is a laquer. Better to use it with a mask and open window (at leats after the seance...).

I'm very satisfied...  :-green

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2016, 06:39:58 PM »
Looks very nice !

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2016, 10:43:42 AM »
Thank you! ;)

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2016, 11:24:06 AM »
Badger 150 :) Old good times ;)

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2016, 12:13:37 PM »
Badger 150 :) Old good times ;)

I've bought that Badger for use with some special paints like AK Xtreme Metal and also with Vallejo paints...

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2016, 12:25:27 PM »
Good idea, it look perfect for that task ;)

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2016, 11:22:05 PM »
Hello :-salut

Good project for a rarely seen version of the P-40.

Jicéhem :-wave

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2016, 06:36:15 PM »
Thank you my friend!

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2016, 09:29:58 PM »
I'm trying new techniques with that build.
Using the Interior Green from Model Masters, I've lightened some structures to give more volume. Then with a lighter green I've realized some chipping. Here is the actual result...

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2016, 09:47:45 PM »
Good!!! I like seat ;)

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2016, 09:49:38 PM »
Thank you! ;)

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Re: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (Eduard 1/48)
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2016, 10:05:58 PM »
This looks excellent!