Curtiss P 40 N

[Snoopy]

Hi

This is my P 40 N. The scale is 1:72. It's made from a Hasegawa kit.

Snoopy

[Michael Johnson]

Very nice. I did the old Monogram P-40N (all that was available 35 years ago). If there was a competition as to what plane epitomizes the Second War, the P-40 would definitely make the top 10.

Until the Mustang and Thunderbolt came along, the P-40 was it (unless you were Navy or Marines).

[nesredep]

Hi

I like it a lot.

Nesredep

[Snoopy]

Very nice. I did the old Monogram P-40N (all that was available 35 years ago). If there was a competition as to what plane epitomizes the Second War, the P-40 would definitely make the top 10.

Until the Mustang and Thunderbolt came along, the P-40 was it (unless you were Navy or Marines).

Thanks Michael. I have to admit that the P-40, is one of my favourite aircraft. In my unbuilt pile of models, I have an early Allison engined P-40. The scale of that one is 1:32. I'm just waiting for some spare time.

Snoopy

Edited May 19, 2007 by Snoopy

[Paul R]

The paint sequences on your aircraft models are second to none! How long does it take you to complete one?

[Snoopy]

The paint sequences on your aircraft models are second to none! How long does it take you to complete one?

Thanks for the kind words. Actually, I have never counted the hours that I spend on a model, but I guess that it's way to many.

Snoopy

[lazyschnauzer]

"...way too many." Yeah - I can relate to that!!!!

Very nice P-40! What unit did this one fly with and where?

All the best,

Dan

[Snoopy]

"...way too many." Yeah - I can relate to that!!!!

Very nice P-40! What unit did this one fly with and where?

All the best,

Dan

Hi Dan

Glad you like it. This aircraft belonged to the 80th FG. The 80th FG consisted of the 88th, 89th and the 90th FS. They operated in India and Burma in 1943-44. Lt Freeling 'Dixie' Clover came up with the scull design, which gave rise to their nicname, the "Burma Banshees". This design was used on all the P-40's in the 80th FG.

Snoopy

[Guest IMHF]

I like the skull: did you paint it on, or did it come as a decal with the kit?

Thank you for sharing:

SSG Luna, Lorenzo

[Snoopy]

I like the skull: did you paint it on, or did it come as a decal with the kit?

Thank you for sharing:

SSG Luna, Lorenzo

Hello

The skull came with the kit, as a decal.

Snoopy

[Guest IMHF]

Kits made in Japan are very detailed: But the skull makes the plane look great.......

SSG Luna, Lorenzo