**** DONE: 1/48 Curtiss P-40 N "Hep Cat" 75 Sqdn RAAF Commonwealth GB

[rochie]

User Name: rochie
Name: Karl
Category: intermediate
Kit: Italeri
Scale:1/48
Accessories: none


ok here we go , my entry for group build No 8
Italeri's 1/48 Curtiss P-40 N AN29-1021 in the colours of 75 Sqdn RAAF "Hep Cat" flown by S/leader Clive Tolhurst.

decals have been very kindly supplied by Peter (Ozhawk) many thanks again mate

i've a few ref's thanks to Ozhawk and Wildcat and any more info would be greatly appreciated.

as i'm about to enter the very busy Christmas period at work and i also need to get a gas cylinder for the space heater in my workshop, idont expect to make much progress if any untill the new year.

 

[vikingBerserker]

I love the pic of the cat. Great choice Karl!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice choice Karl it's a lovely looking aircraft with great lines, looking forward to you performing your magic on this one.

 

[Crimea_River]

Me too. Should be good.

 

[Airframes]

Nice one mate. I believe it's quite a good kit too.

 

[T Bolt]

It's going to look real slick with that white tail Karl!

 

[Wayne Little]

Good one Karl!

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

Cool plane, love those P-40's

 

[bemay]

good one Karl!

 

[Wildcat]

Looking forward to it Karl!

 

[rochie]

cheers Fellas just need some free time to start it now

 

[N4521U]

Their was a bloke in the States, used to frequent the airshows with his P-40. Customary for the show to provide the planes with fuel. He had 2 drop tanks, would fly in with them empty. Didn't take long, he was politely asked Not to show up!

 

[rochie]

Thanks for changing my class rating Wojtek, just popped in here to do the very same !

 

[Wurger]

 

[P40NUT]

Nice choice. Can't miss with the P-40.

 

[rochie]

well finally got at start made on Hep Cat
cockpit is done, need to fix in place the armor/headrest and the seat
fuselage sides are together sealing the radiators in place

 

[imalko]

Great start Karl.

 

[rochie]

thank you my friend

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

That's looking really good Karl.

 

[T Bolt]

Very nice highlighting on the panel Karl! Good to see you working on it