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World War II
Discuss WWII and the era directly before and after the war from 1935-1949.
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Another of my recent builds
thehannaman
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New York, United States
Joined: April 04, 2006
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Posted: Monday, November 13, 2006 - 04:21 AM UTC
Here is the first 1:72 build that I have completed in probably 15 years. I am very happy with the result but there are some flaws that I'll try to keep secret

This is the Academy P-40N with a True Details cockpit and a vac canopy. This was my first vac canopy and it came out fairly well. All I have to say is thank God they give you two in the pack! This model won me second place ina local IPMS show. Again, comments and critiques are appreciated.







wizard179
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New South Wales, Australia
Joined: January 27, 2006
KitMaker: 251 posts
AeroScale: 179 posts
Posted: Monday, November 13, 2006 - 02:50 PM UTC
This is a great build. If this was 2nd, I think 1st would definitely make me take up basket weaving...

My only comment, and its only my opinion, is I think the shading between the rudder and the tail looks a little heavy. The rest of the weathering overall looks fab.

Cheers
Wiz
newtothegame
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Washington, United States
Joined: October 05, 2003
KitMaker: 588 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 13, 2006 - 08:10 PM UTC
Another really nice build. I love those p-40s with the white tails; I think they look so cool. Congrats on your contest placement!

Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Leon
thehannaman
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New York, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 03:56 AM UTC

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My only comment, and its only my opinion, is I think the shading between the rudder and the tail looks a little heavy. The rest of the weathering overall looks fab.

Cheers
Wiz



You're right. It's funny that you mention that. I ran into one of the guys that I knew was judging after the show and asked him, "Honesty, what am I lacking that would get me a gold next time." He told me "Better consistancy with weathering." And he pointed out the tail.

The wash definately got away from me there and I really didn't notice it myself until it was pointed out by "fresh eyes." I guess that's why authors depend on others to proofread and edit there work. Fresh eyes can help immeasurably.

Thanks for the complements and critiques guys!
csch
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Joined: December 27, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 05:35 AM UTC
Good job, clean build and good looking in gral. I like the the paint work and specially the nose art !
SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 - 01:18 PM UTC
Nice one. I have never seen that type of colour scheme before. Really good one.
Siderius
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Tennessee, United States
Joined: September 20, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 10:17 AM UTC
Just saw your P-40, love that white tail I've got to agree there. Very nice, this is the scale I like to work in. I finished an Aleutian tiger P-40E just a couple of months ago. Take care. Good work. Russell
thehannaman
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New York, United States
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Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 09:34 PM UTC
Thanks for the complements, guys!
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