Big D Builds A Tomahawk (pt 2)

 Disclaimer: I am rubbish at building models.

 If you are aftter tips or even anything resembling competence you will be disappointed. 

 

The story so far: Big D decides to build a P40 Tomahawk in Turkish markings but has to go get some more brushes first. Now read on. 

 

This is the first kit I've ever done  where step#1 is to glue the fuselage together. 

Step 2: Assemble the cockpit and glue it to the lower wing assembly.

 I always have trouble with cockpits thanks to all the fiddly pieces but at elat this way i don't have to try and get the damn thing to align properly with the fuselage sides. You just slot the fueslage and this assembly together/ Nice.

 

Step #3. Join fuselage and upper & lower wings, making sure the wings hae the right ihedral. For this I used a cunning, home-made jig. 

 It's not stupid if it works. 

 

Added the tailplanes and rudder and I reckon it's looking good so far. 

Up to this point the Airfix P40 has been nice and easy to assemble with minimal fiddling, filing or swearing.  That will change.