DONE: Finished Kittyhawk IV -Curtiss P-40N RAAF 76 Sqn G-SV A29-1140 Group Build
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ozhawk40
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It was much easier. I just printed a pdf scan of the page. The drawing was already scaled to 1/48. Just need to make sure that the printer is set for "actual size" not "scaled to fit paper". I did just double check to make sure the overall dimensions agreed to that of the model - and they did! Fantastic. 8)
I'll attach the drawings for anybody else if that's okay.
Cheers
It was much easier. I just printed a pdf scan of the page. The drawing was already scaled to 1/48. Just need to make sure that the printer is set for "actual size" not "scaled to fit paper". I did just double check to make sure the overall dimensions agreed to that of the model - and they did! Fantastic. 8)
I'll attach the drawings for anybody else if that's okay.
Cheers
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ozhawk40
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Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Excellent work Peter, it's looking great. BTW, thanks for the plans, they'll come in useful I'm sure!
lesofprimus
Brigadier General
Lookin good, startin to come alive....
Wildcat
Major
Very cool!
Catch22
Major
Looks great!
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ozhawk40
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Finished with the decals and am now doing the final small bits n pieces and weathering. When doing the research for this aircraft it became apparent that the decals and instruction given were a little "off" and so I've had to make some changes.
Here's what I've changed or would like to have changed, and why.
1) This aircraft carried 36inch roundels at all locations and not the 32inch roundels supplied in the decal sheet. The difference is easy to calculate, using the scale drawings. Photos I have of 1134,1138,1140,1190,1204 all show this larger size roundel. I had to dip into the "spares" to get the right ones.
2) The code letters have the SV part of the code at the rear of the roundel on both sides. This is correct, but contrary the the decal instructions. I have photos of both sides of 1140, so there can be no dispute about that, but the decal manufacturer makes a point about doing it the opposite way on the port side!
3) The serial positions shown in the decal instructions are too far forward. It's clear in photos that the serial starts underneath the tail, and not forward of the tail.
4) Something I would like to change is the Panther, nice though it is, it's about 25% too large, and a little "overweight", and the whiskers and nose should not be so prominent.
5) This aircraft definitely carried a name or legend above the Panther head, which was never included in the profile and therefore the decal sheet, because the only known photo of the artwork was not clear enough to show the name and part of the cowl was missing. I've tried to find out what that name was, without success but maybe sometime later, I'll find out and add it on.
6) It's by no means certain that this aircraft was missing the fin flash. I suspect it actually did have one, based on the fact that this aircraft was a replacement. The aircraft provided from the Air Depot for the initial change over from P-40M's seem to have more attention to markings and lack the fin flash, but that's conjecture. The tail markings were probably very similar to 1190 and if I did this model again, I'd include the flash.
Here's some more progress photos. 8)
Cheers
Ozhawk40
Here's what I've changed or would like to have changed, and why.
1) This aircraft carried 36inch roundels at all locations and not the 32inch roundels supplied in the decal sheet. The difference is easy to calculate, using the scale drawings. Photos I have of 1134,1138,1140,1190,1204 all show this larger size roundel. I had to dip into the "spares" to get the right ones.
2) The code letters have the SV part of the code at the rear of the roundel on both sides. This is correct, but contrary the the decal instructions. I have photos of both sides of 1140, so there can be no dispute about that, but the decal manufacturer makes a point about doing it the opposite way on the port side!
3) The serial positions shown in the decal instructions are too far forward. It's clear in photos that the serial starts underneath the tail, and not forward of the tail.
4) Something I would like to change is the Panther, nice though it is, it's about 25% too large, and a little "overweight", and the whiskers and nose should not be so prominent.
5) This aircraft definitely carried a name or legend above the Panther head, which was never included in the profile and therefore the decal sheet, because the only known photo of the artwork was not clear enough to show the name and part of the cowl was missing. I've tried to find out what that name was, without success but maybe sometime later, I'll find out and add it on.
6) It's by no means certain that this aircraft was missing the fin flash. I suspect it actually did have one, based on the fact that this aircraft was a replacement. The aircraft provided from the Air Depot for the initial change over from P-40M's seem to have more attention to markings and lack the fin flash, but that's conjecture. The tail markings were probably very similar to 1190 and if I did this model again, I'd include the flash.
Here's some more progress photos. 8)
Cheers
Ozhawk40
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vikingBerserker
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DAM!!!!
Done a great Job so far Peter, good stuff mate!
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Benevolens Magister
Beautiful job Peter.
A4K
Brigadier General
Great job mate! Love the Marsden steel matting too!
Catch22
Major
Wow, looks fantastic Peter!
Lucky13
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Looks smashing old boy!
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ozhawk40
Master Sergeant
Thanks for the responses guys
Smashing isn't quite the right word for it, but that's what I feel like doing.
Seems the decals I used were a little past their use by date and this one fell off. I didn't touch it - honest!
Does anybody have some sage advice? I think I need to remove both the lower ones at least. What's the best way to get them without too much damage to the paint?
I nearly, and I mean almost nearly painted them on rather than use these decals. Well, the spares box is empty so what do you think - should I have a crack?
Smashing isn't quite the right word for it, but that's what I feel like doing.
Seems the decals I used were a little past their use by date and this one fell off. I didn't touch it - honest!
Does anybody have some sage advice? I think I need to remove both the lower ones at least. What's the best way to get them without too much damage to the paint?
I nearly, and I mean almost nearly painted them on rather than use these decals. Well, the spares box is empty so what do you think - should I have a crack?
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A4K
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What size are the roundels mate?
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ozhawk40
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The roundels are 36in. scaled to 1/48. That's about 19.1mm diameter outside and 8mm diameter inside. I've decided to have a crack at painting them, and at the moment I'm half way there. Fingers crossed.
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ozhawk40
Master Sergeant
Well, first attempt at this. A few small fix ups and matt coat to follow, but otherwise mission successful I think.
Actually, if I fine tune this a bit it would probably turn out better than decals. I should do some more practice and get this down pat.
Cheers
Peter
Actually, if I fine tune this a bit it would probably turn out better than decals. I should do some more practice and get this down pat.
Cheers
Peter
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