Hello again
I'm making another model and this time it's an Airfix kit so I should be comfortably within my limitations.
The current project is a WW2 fighter I've always had a soft spot for.
These days the Curtis P40 is seen as a bit of an also-ran, especially compared to the late war triad of Mustang, Thunderbolt and Mustang. The truth is, the P40 gave useful service across multiple theatres for US, Commonwealth and Russian pilots because it was what the Allies had. The RAF would have sent Spitfires to North Africa in 1941 if they had any to spare but they didn't, the RAF had Tomahawks and Hurricanes so that was what the Desert Air Force used. For the vicious fighting over the Pacific Islands the USAAF deployed P40s until something better came along. You get my drift, yes? The Tomahawk/Kittyhawk/Warhawk is another one of those fighters that held the line and helped chip away at the Axis Airforces in the early rounds, ready for the heavy hits later on.
Having said all that, I'm doing a P40 Tomahawk that didn't see any action, because it was serving with an airforce that gets a bit overlooked.
I've been meaning to build this ever since I found this decal set online
Not only is it a handsome paint scheme but the Turkish markings make it look a bit different from the roundels and stars I'm used to.
Next step: I needed an early model P40 - a Tomahawk rather than the later Kittyhawk variant with the longer fuselage and bigger chin radiator. After a quick visit to Pompey's Waterlooville Models I came away with this.
I have just discovered two more issues though.
Problem One.
Why is it that no matter how many paints I have in my box, I never have the right ones? I managed to find 5 tins of dark green and none of them are the right bloody shade.
I may just use what I've got and hope nobody sharp-eyed makes a fuss.
Problem 2.
Oh dear. I think I need some new brushes.
Join me next time as I actually start glueing shit together.
That's All Folks.
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