TGarthConnelly Posted April 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Kyle sent me an update last night, on my Pearl Harbor P-40 and my RAF P-47, and this is what he said, “All the parts here received a coat of Tamiya white primer. The prop for the P-47 was based in black and is ready for clear and decals. The spinner to the P40 was painted olive drab. I primed an assortment of gear doors. The P-40 doors and flaps were painted the underside grey, and the P-47 doors will be painted when the underside of the Jug is painted gray…”Here are some photos: P47BUILD43 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P47BUILD44 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD108 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD107 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD106 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “Decals including all the nomenclature are on. It occurred to me after the main issue with the bottom decal was in the clear section, so I opted to very carefully cut away the clear leaving the letters. I also burnished the decals into the panel lines. It's officially ready for a layer of gloss clear, then in a few days I'll do the zinc on the interior parts.”Here are some photos: P40BUILD109 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD111 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD110 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD112 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD113 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “Quick update, I've sprayed clear over the plane to seal in the decals. Tonight, I’m hoping to mask and spray the green on the inside of the wheel wells and the flap bays. I applied the decals to the prop as well. This is ready for another sealer of clear.”Here are some photos: P40BUILD114 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD115 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD116 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD117 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD118 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Coming along nicely! Do you happen to know exactly what sort of gloss he sprayed on the model? GIL :smiley16: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Coming along nicely! Do you happen to know exactly what sort of gloss he sprayed on the model? GIL :smiley16: Yeah, I'd like to know that too. This is really looking great. Also, have him show the masking for the gear wells when he starts to paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “Quick update I got the P-40 standing on her own legs. I took out what I could for height but it wasn't much, any more and they wouldn't have any strength.” Gil, hi. Sorry, I don't know what he used.Here are some photos: P40BUILD121 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD122 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD123 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “I sprayed the inside of the flaps and attached them to the wings. They were bent at the same time so the angles would match. I attached the doors for the tail gear. I dunked the canopy into future floor polish, it pooled a bit so I'm going to remove it tonight and give the application a second go. I also bent the inner gear doors and just now I hit them with primer. Tonight, I plan to spray them grey, paint the insides and hopefully get them attached.”Here are some photos: P40BUILD125 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD126 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD134 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD127 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD128 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD129 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD130 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD131 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “I got the gear doors painted and attached in the P-40. I also put the gear strut supports on. They were painted the same aluminum as the gears. I also put the linkages on that control the trim tabs and the rudder hinge. The sights went on up front. These will get painted tonight in preparation for an overall flat clear. I broke one of the guns off, so I decided to remove the other three and will make replacements from a hypodermic syringe. I didn't not it until after the pictures but there's a small point on the rudder hinge, that will get filed off tonight.”Here are some photos: P40BUILD143 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD135 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD136 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD137 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD138 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD139 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD140 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD141 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD142 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “Just a quick update. I got the exhausts put in and finally unmasked the cockpit. Some minor touching up to do but most of it will be hidden underneath the canopy. I'm close to the finish line on this one. Next couple days I'll get back on the Jug and start filling seams and masking in preparation for primer. On a side note, I appreciate your patience. It seems as though lately I haven't had very much time to model and it frustrates me a bit. Things will smooth over soon and I'll be able to get back to my steady pace.”Here are some photos: P40BUILD144 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD145 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD146 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD147 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “I trimmed the canopy for the P-40. I think it'll be ok, but on the next ones I think I'm going to try using metal foil to mask as I have trouble seeing the frame when I'm cutting it. If I get time, that will be painted olive drab tomorrow as well.” Here are some photos: P40BUILD150 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD151 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD152 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted May 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40 build, and this is what he said, “I got the rear glass fit and glued in, and attached the canopy to the P-40. This was a bit frustrating because the rear sections sat too proud of the fuselage. I had to file the bottom edge and check the fit repeatedly until they sat in enough to get the main canopy on. Fortunately, Airfix provides dimples on the inside of the glass to allow painting of the lights and have it come out cleanly. I just have to re-attach one of the flaps and fabricate and install gun barrels and the P-40 will be done.” Here are some photos: P40BUILD152 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD153 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD154 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD155 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr P40BUILD156 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 That is really looking great. Can't wait to see it finished up. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGarthConnelly Posted June 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 Kyle sent me an update on my Pearl Harbor P-40, and this is what he said, “I finally repainted the filler caps behind the cockpit. Not as bad as I thought it'd be, there are small circles in the outside as well.” Here are some photos: P40BUILD157 by Tim Connelly, on Flickr Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieGraham Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) One of my favorites models in the WWII ... good progress!!! Ufff ... what a size difference between p-40 and p-47!! :D :D Edited July 10, 2017 by JamieGraham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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