1/18 scale P-40 E with photos 6-7-08

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:39 pm

Hey Guys,
With the P-36 multi fabrication going on. I will have a lot of P-40 B fusalages left over. So I was thinking of making them into P-40 Es. This would be what the Aluetain Tigers flew and a few others. Then the
N version. That would be the Flying Skulls of 80th flying Group based in India. What do you think?

Also what about P-51 B-C conversion kits? Turtle deck Malcom hood ? There was also a C versian that had a bubble hood like the D but did not have the ventral rudder fairing.
Cool or who cares?

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:05 pm

Very cool!

Let's get this ball rollin'!

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:10 pm

A P-40 N would be freakin awesome. That's always been one of my "wouldn't it be cool" conversion ideas. Plus the flying skull livery just seems to go hand in hand with the N model (much like the popular shark mouth).

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:36 pm

I am waiting for more resin to come in so I put a little time into making a P-40 E . Here are some shots of the modified cowling. I need to make the top air scoop and intake splitters on the chin scoop.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:31 pm

I think that this will be an easy custom. All I have to do now is panel lines convert rear glass and shield and add a little to the rudder. So far only 10 hrs worth of work.

Killerf6 · Post by **Killerf6** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:51 pm

pickelhaube you never cease to amaze me.
That is some nice work.

olifant · Post by **olifant** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 7:45 pm

PH, why would you ruin a mint Sky Captain aircraft?!? The insanity...

immeww2 · Post by **immeww2** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:11 pm

Looks

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AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:42 pm

Awesome!

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:53 pm

one-o-nine wrote:Looks fantastic, any chance either conversion will be available for sale?

You betcha.
That is the whole idea. To put those extra fusalages to work.
I can think of a couple of neat paints for the "N "The Skulls and what about the Red Parrots? Also the White Tails of New Guinea. That looks so cool . The Red Parrots will go good with the Green Parrot nosed B-25 that will come out hopefully in the next 10 years

I will make these in a modular form. The nose is about the same ecept for the air vents right behind the spinner. The exausts are different pipes to fish tails the rear deck is the main difference. I will make a little module . Cut out the old and pop in the new.
How about a "K" as well? "E" rear glass fishtail exaust and rudder fairing. That Jinx with the Sabre Tooth Tiger and the Lt grey paint is another must have.

grunt1 · Post by **grunt1** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:51 am

Great stuff again Pickel, wish you did armor!

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 5:05 am

grunt1 wrote:Great stuff again Pickel, wish you did armor!

I do , do armor. As a matter of fact I prefer armor a wee bit over planes. I am just on a roll baby.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:51 pm

This is a fast project like I hoped it would be. So far only 21 1/2 hrs. I have been keeping track. Almost like a time card.
All I have to do is panel lines some more sanding and a few nick -nacks and then it is time to vacuform.
I think that my Mattel could be a little small. I may have to make a bigger one. I was thinking of making it out of a waffle iron of all things. It comes in 2 parts that swing open it has a heating element and is already wired.

Here are some pics.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 6:29 pm

one-o-nine wrote:Very nice, very nice...

I have a disassembled P-51D that will be waiting to see if you decide to make that P-51B/C conversion.

Just out of curiosity... have you considered doing any modifications for the Bf-109G-6?

Thanks.

No not really on the 109. I don't think that it is that much of a difference. Or am I way off base. The P-40 B limits the paint schemes. So by doing the E and N opens a whole lot of paints.

By the way guys thanks for all of the kind remarks.

Fox Tare-28 · Post by **Fox Tare-28** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:13 pm

You make this look so easy.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:55 pm

Work has been real tough for the last 2 weeks. But I think that I will get a chance to get back on this project next week. I am thinking of doing a custom kit on this as well. I could make the fusalage using a 21st P-40 or just do the nose and vacuform glass. What do you guys think ? Anybody interested?

supersonicfifi · Post by **supersonicfifi** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:24 am

cool ! your projects are becoming better and better ! the next step will be the P40Q with bubble canopy and 4 blades propeller !

scudruner · Post by **scudruner** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:09 pm

picklehaube,what about a p40f,the merlin powered variant,you are almost there,especiaaly with the rear canopy insert you have already made.this canopy would probably be easier to make than the one youhave done already,also the super corsair is another project you could consider as you are becoming quite the accomplished customizer.plus you are one of the few individuals willing to share all your hard work. yes i am interested in your kits. regards&later scudruner

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:33 pm

scudruner wrote:picklehaube,what about a p40f,the merlin powered variant,you are almost there,especiaaly with the rear canopy insert you have already made.this canopy would probably be easier to make than the one youhave done already,also the super corsair is another project you could consider as you are becoming quite the accomplished customizer.plus you are one of the few individuals willing to share all your hard work. yes i am interested in your kits. regards&later scudruner

The F's cowling is a lot flater top and bottom. It also does not have the scoop on top. So I would have to make another full cowling. The N has the same cowling as the E but as you probably know the glass is all different with the large rear sloping deck in back. One of the popular F's I think is the Texas Longhorn . That would be worth making another cowling for that version alone.

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:36 pm

supersonicfifi wrote: cool ! your projects are becoming better and better ! the next step will be the P40Q with bubble canopy and 4 blades propeller !

This is a cool one to. But they only made 2 of them. It also would be a MAJOR CUSTOM. The only thing that looks like the P-40 on the Q is the wing.

Warbird Kid · Post by **Warbird Kid** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 11:13 am

Any updates on this project or was it shelved?

Jnewboy · Post by **Jnewboy** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:12 pm

I have never even seen this project before!!

Have you been sitting on this Mathew??

I WANT ONE!!!!

plasticboy · Post by **plasticboy** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:40 am

Superb!! Definite will need P-40 series in 1/18.

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