Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B

Ian H.
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Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Sept 30, 2024 15:27:34 GMT via mobile Paul B, Boots, and 5 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Sept 30, 2024 15:27:34 GMT

Went for a straightforward one and going with the almost 30 year old Hobbycraft P-40B. I will be using the equally old Hi-Tech resin upgrade set. I also have a set of Wolfpack Decals on the way for "Pearl Harbor Defenders."

So understand
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Face up, make your stand
Realize you're living in the golden years
---Iron Maiden "Wasted Years"

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 10,802 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Sept 30, 2024 15:30:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Sept 30, 2024 15:30:48 GMT I'm in for a P-40 Curtiss Warhawk.

bwilt Modelling Maverick restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 4,713	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Sept 30, 2024 16:51:53 GMT via mobile Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Sept 30, 2024 16:51:53 GMT Nice! My first kit ever was the P40 flying tiger, shark teeth etc, Airfix 1/72 in a plastic bag with the piece of cardboard.....
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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 26,590 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 1, 2024 11:59:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Oct 1, 2024 11:59:27 GMT Looking forward to this one Ian . The Warhawk has always appealed to me also

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 13,632 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 2, 2024 1:27:31 GMT via mobile Paul B and JEFF like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Oct 2, 2024 1:27:31 GMT Thanks, gents. Since the resin set provides dropped flaps, thinking about an in-flight pose with a figure and the flaps down. We'll see...
	So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years ---Iron Maiden "Wasted Years"

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Boots Administrator Posts: 20,666 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"90fd09"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 2, 2024 15:34:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Oct 2, 2024 15:34:03 GMT I`m in
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Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 8,495 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 2, 2024 18:31:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Oct 2, 2024 18:31:32 GMT Not late for a change
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nito74 Styrene Junkie Slowly getting there Posts: 7,740	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 3, 2024 11:39:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nito74 on Oct 3, 2024 11:39:33 GMT I bet you'll make a masterpiece of this old dog
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Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 13,632 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 3, 2024 22:17:11 GMT JEFF likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Oct 3, 2024 22:17:11 GMT Thanks, gents! My decals arrived today so we are business.
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Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 4, 2024 7:03:04 GMT via mobile Paul B and JEFF like this

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Post by bwilt on Oct 4, 2024 7:03:04 GMT

You're the first starting in this GB... not trying to put any pressure on you but if you really, really, really hurry you might finish before Tommy does 😂
Last time I checked he hadn't opened his box yet... 😂

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karih Sprue Cutter Enter your message here... Posts: 415	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 4, 2024 9:59:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by karih on Oct 4, 2024 9:59:58 GMT Great choice Ian, another beautiful US warbird! I will have my eyes on this one...
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Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 5, 2024 1:35:44 GMT via mobile Paul B, Boots, and 1 more like this

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Oct 4, 2024 7:03:04 GMT bwilt said:

You're the first starting in this GB... not trying to put any pressure on you but if you really, really, really hurry you might finish before Tommy does 😂
Last time I checked he hadn't opened his box yet... 😂

You know me, Bert. I never fail to disappoint with deadlines--but in the wrong fashion.😂😂

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Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 11, 2024 17:45:21 GMT via mobile Paul B, JEFF, and 2 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Oct 11, 2024 17:45:21 GMT

And we are off! First order of business was to grind off the kit sidewall detail because that will be covered with the Hi-Tech cockpit sides. Didn't have to be smooth or perfect since the resin parts will cover it. I also cut off the kit rudder to make way for the resin piece. Curtis Yellow-Green Chromate was next. My plan is to depict this one flying since there are resin flaps, that way I can show them dropped.

Last Edit: Oct 11, 2024 17:45:44 GMT by Ian H.

So understand
Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years
Face up, make your stand
Realize you're living in the golden years
---Iron Maiden "Wasted Years"

Armorguy Model technician Posts: 10,802 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 11, 2024 17:47:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Oct 11, 2024 17:47:51 GMT First row seat for this airshow!

bwilt Modelling Maverick restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 4,713	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 11, 2024 20:59:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Oct 11, 2024 20:59:08 GMT Oh oh oh.. this will be something to watch again..

JEFF Moderator Broadcasting from the Rockbound Foothills of Maine. Posts: 6,742 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"9a1ba5"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 12, 2024 0:34:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by JEFF on Oct 12, 2024 0:34:44 GMT
	If you can keep your Head while all around you are losing theirs.... Maybe you've underestimated the situation.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 26,590 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 12, 2024 13:14:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Oct 12, 2024 13:14:44 GMT Grand start Ian

Ian H. Model technician Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 13,632 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Hobbycraft 1/48th P-40B Oct 12, 2024 13:24:00 GMT via mobile Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Oct 12, 2024 13:24:00 GMT Thanks, gents!!!!!!!!
	So understand Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years Face up, make your stand Realize you're living in the golden years ---Iron Maiden "Wasted Years"

Post by Ian H. on Sept 30, 2024 15:27:34 GMT

Post by Armorguy on Sept 30, 2024 15:30:48 GMT

Post by bwilt on Sept 30, 2024 16:51:53 GMT

Post by Paul B on Oct 1, 2024 11:59:27 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Oct 2, 2024 1:27:31 GMT

Post by JEFF on Oct 2, 2024 15:22:27 GMT

Post by Boots on Oct 2, 2024 15:34:03 GMT

Post by Robbo on Oct 2, 2024 18:31:32 GMT

Post by nito74 on Oct 3, 2024 11:39:33 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Oct 3, 2024 22:17:11 GMT

Post by bwilt on Oct 4, 2024 7:03:04 GMT

Post by karih on Oct 4, 2024 9:59:58 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Oct 5, 2024 1:35:44 GMT

Post by Ian H. on Oct 11, 2024 17:45:21 GMT

Post by Armorguy on Oct 11, 2024 17:47:51 GMT

Post by bwilt on Oct 11, 2024 20:59:08 GMT

Post by JEFF on Oct 12, 2024 0:34:44 GMT

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