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Bozzer
I've never seen this one, before? It kinda reminds me of a Star wars Stormtrooper!
I'll most definitely have to look it up.
You've done a great job with those details though, Tim. I'm guessing you had to make a lot of adjustments, to convert it into axle forward?

Tim Powell
The hardest part of this conversation has been the half circle wheel well "caps". A lot of cutting, trimming and puttying to get the look right. It's not perfect by actual truck standards, but I got the look down. I haven't decided on single or dual drive (leaning toward single), but I'll have to adjust the front axle a bit. Not a big deal

Martin Oostrom
It reminds me of a styrofoam helmet to protect small children, or a Sally Field hairdo.
Being from Europe, this truck doesn't ring any bells for me, but I do admire the work you're putting in

Tim Powell
Early 60's Modification from Ford to convert the C series to a COE. It's very different, that's one reason I like it...I'm a bit old school growing up in the truckin 70's

Bozzer
That turned out great, mate! Definitely a conversation starter, and I think that you should enter that, in your next local, model competition. It'll certainly catch the eyes of the judges.

Tim Powell
Maybe, but too many warts….i know where the issues are

Neuling
That´s definitely something to be very proud of!

Mark Sherwood
Nice looking Wildcat Johan. 🤟🥸🤘

J35J
Great build and paintwork! Congrats👍🏻

gorby
Very nice! I like the subtle weathering.

Desert Marlin
Excellent weathering!

Bozzer
That's a great find!

Tim Powell
Yes it is…I had the cab, found the chassis at a good price

Guillaume Blanchet
Very nice result! I like the paint job a lot.

Villiers de Vos
Very nice and realistic.

Vincent
very clean result. Great work!!!

Mathieu
Hi Guillaume, Villiers and Vincent! Thank you for your kind words mates! Very appreciated !
@Guillaume, seeing your past quality work, you should definitely try 1/32 models at some time!
Cheers

Guy Rump
Very impressive build Mathieu 👍

Gary Victory
You gotta love the P-40....Really nice work Mathieu. Great job Sir.

Neuling
Top build and presentation!

Rui S
Another Beauty 👍

Mathieu
Guy, Gary, Neuling & Rui! Thanks a lot for your kind words! Being finally able to put an album on theses P-40 builds restarted the warhawk fire burning inside, there are 2 teethed birds back on the bench. More in the appropriate album.
Cheers

James C
Gorgeous looking P-40 👍

Paul Moore
Looking at this, it makes me reconsider buying the GWH P-40 when I can buy this kit for $40. But then again, I don't have your skills. Beautiful model!

J35J
Great build! Congrats👍🏻

gorby
Beautiful model and photos!

Desert Marlin
Nice Tiger!!!

CaptGPF
Beautiful!

gorby
Lovely painting!

BetterTimes-Henry
Nice 👍

Neuling
Very appealing paintwork and weathering!

Vincent
Great paint finish and presentation! Very nice base also!

Desert Marlin
Zehr Güt!

Desert Marlin
Well, this goes much quicker!

CaptGPF
Taking a seat and watching the pony express

Rando
Another P-51 engine! Sweet!

Desert Marlin
Well, the polycap that is supposed to link/sync the left and right elevators fell out during the process of joining the fuselage halves. So I had to saw out the little housing that was supposed to hold the polycap in place and set it manually. Looks like I have one "unforced error" so far...

Rando
That Merlin is looking great. Looks like it came with the kit? Must be a lot easier than old resin, lol

Desert Marlin
SOB all the way!!!

KyMustang
Can't believe I'm just now seeing this DM. Looking great!

Desert Marlin
Thanks KyMustang! This build is truly fun!!!!

Desert Marlin
It's close to time to add the canopy and mask for paint. Lots of weathering yet to go. And the gun bays are looking a bit bland. Needs some additional paint and wiring.

Desert Marlin
Time to close up the cockpit and prep for paint. Going to be one of those traditional natural metal schemes with lots of wear and tear...

KyMustang
The fit on that kit looks amazing.

Rando
Yep agreed Ky, my next P-51 will definitely be a Tamiya. How did detailing the gun bays go Marlin?

Desert Marlin
Still working on them. The fit has had only one issue that was even close to being worth mentioning. The right wing gun port on the leading edge did not fit perfectly. So I have had to do a little filling on the undersurface. The underwing scoop was almost an issue but seems to have settled into place. WARNING: one must fit the AILERONS BEFORE THE FLAPS. Otherwise the photo etched hinge does not get locked into place by the steel shaft from the outboard end of the flap. Missed this so it was unforced error #2...

Desert Marlin
Simply stated, the fit is perfect.

Desert Marlin
Okay, after looking at some of the real aircraft, I am not sure there is any detail needed except to weather the bay and guns. I was expecting some electrical or other pipes/wiring, but alas, there does not appear to be any...

Desert Marlin
"But other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?!?"

Desert Marlin
I'm back! So the masks provided are intended to be applied to the outside surface. However, it's really hard to mask the interior surface, so I cut the masks and applied them to the inside of the glass and then used Scotch tape for the outside. Leaving the interior a little "over masked, the black primer added to the outside with the flat black interior will create a nice effect overall.

Rando
Glad you're back and all is ok! Excited to see how this one turns out

Desert Marlin
Me too!

Guy Rump
Looking good, following. 👍

Desert Marlin
Back at it! Prop is done, not yet weathered. Needs some scuffing along the leading edges.

Desert Marlin
Slow. One panel at a time...

Rando
nice looking metal!

Desert Marlin
More metal...

Desert Marlin
All the metal is on!