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Title: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 14, 2026, 06:42:39 PM
Hello everyone,
I’ve started working on this Eduard kit:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55463094016_e07e6009d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sv5RxE)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

To replicate a Curtiss P 40N Warhawk flown by J. A. Thomas of the 110th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (110th TRS), part of the 71st Tactical Reconnaissance Group (71st TRG), based on Middleburg Island, Dutch New Guinea, in September 1944.

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

A quick look inside the box:

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55463213473_3891899e94_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sv6t4g)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55463484955_1ea2951c53_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sv7RKZ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 14, 2026, 07:01:33 PM
First steps ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55463213433_50afe641e2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sv6t3z)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Cockpit completed ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on August 14, 2026, 09:09:48 PM
More excellent work!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Kerick on August 15, 2026, 12:53:16 AM
Wow! That cockpit has everything! Looks great!
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: apophenia on August 15, 2026, 05:06:10 AM
Yep. Beautiful work ... as usual, Rodolfo   8)
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Claymore on August 15, 2026, 08:00:17 PM
Another masterclass in beautiful detailing.  Outstanding! :smiley:
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 21, 2026, 07:12:04 PM
Just a little more filling and sanding, and the aircraft will be ready for paint...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 24, 2026, 02:05:05 PM
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55483285757_d77cbc6974_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2swSkR8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on August 24, 2026, 10:12:09 PM
 :smiley: 8)
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 25, 2026, 01:09:03 AM
Looking good
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: apophenia on August 25, 2026, 07:50:03 AM
Indeed it is! Go, Rodolfo  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on August 27, 2026, 03:47:54 AM
Ready for the decals ...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 06, 2026, 05:31:16 AM
Just the last details and some weathering to go...

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on September 06, 2026, 10:43:32 AM
 8) 8) :smiley:
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on September 06, 2026, 11:10:14 AM
Very nice!  The NMF on the P-40 is something that is not often seen but certainly appreciated!
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 07, 2026, 12:45:08 AM
Quote from: Jeffry Fontaine on September 06, 2026, 11:10:14 AM
Very nice!  The NMF on the P-40 is something that is not often seen but certainly appreciated!

Agreed
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Rod The Fixer on September 12, 2026, 02:48:14 PM
All set and ready for action!

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523304829_d5aaca2bc8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sAps88)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523155296_7150d239d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sAoFEY)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523542000_b2f9472bb7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sAqECh)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523257558_4abc12670a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sApd57)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523257568_be946feed5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2sApd5h)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Old Wombat on September 12, 2026, 04:25:58 PM
That is one sweet build, Rodolfo! The NMF, the weathering - all perfect!  :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: 8)
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 13, 2026, 01:24:55 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Curtiss P 40N Warhawk - Eduard 1:48
Post by: Kerick on September 13, 2026, 12:06:18 PM
Excellent build all around!