**** DONE: 1/48 Otaki P-40e 196th IAP leningradsky VVS GB

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From what I can see, it would be better to remove some plastic from the fuselage (cockpit rim), and then the centre canopy section should sit flush, at the right height.
 
Airframes said:
From what I can see, it would be better to remove some plastic from the fuselage (cockpit rim), and then the centre canopy section should sit flush, at the right height.
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Yeah, bloody sh!t, I was looking at doing that very thing when I was building, but just got worn out by the whole fit thing. I'm slaving away on the La-7 trying to get it done but will attempt a save on the P-40 before the deadline. Last time I do Two!!!!!!

Bad thing is, I want to do a Japanese captured Corsair for the Captured GB, and it;s a BS Otaki as well. I don't even want to look at the kit till then. But I will probably cave and look.
 
Bill, could you tell me if the Otaki model has all rivet and panel lines recessed or you engraved these?
 
Wurger said:
I see. Thank you. It appears that the HobbyCraft kit is much worse than the Otaki set.
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Maybe Wojtek but that kit mirrored alot of the Otaki issues with the engine area splaying open(mould issue).Sounds like a challenge hence the reason you have it Sir.
 
Just sent you a PM. Undoubtedly the HC kit is similar to the Otaki one. The layout of pieces at mould frames is similar. A few pieces are moulded in different places. For instance the pilot's chair and the spinner. But there is a differency at the accuarcy. The Otaki kit is of the better quality judging by Bill's pictures. Also the Otaki set has a few pieces of a different and better shape ( main wheels for example )The plastic used for both models seems to be the same but of different colour. Generally, the HC kit should have been titled Curtiss P-40E Panzerhawk. The thickness of the fuselage styrene and wings is about 1.5-2mm or so at many areas. Geez..2X48=96mm = 9.6cm. It's enough for a real tank armour plates.

Anyway, Thank you Kevin for the kit. This is really something for me.

BTW I wonder which kit of these both was released as the first one.
 
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I cut down the center canopy portion. It doesn't look it but it is Almost in-line with the slope of the fuselage behind it. Just the numbers now. I will have to cut a mask if I can;t find a red 27!!!!!!!
 

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Yep, well, I do have the masks cut, just lazy putting them on, and work is getting in the way. Learning a new 3D router program. Will try and get them painted Sunday.
 
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