Airfix 1:72 Curtiss Tomahawk IIB

matto21

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Hello,


I've not completed a model for ages, until now. I was working on a Revell 1:32 Bf109 but motivation went so, in an attempt to kickstart some modelling, I built this.


It's a great fitting, easy and quick to build model. The only negatives for me are the spindly undercarriage legs, flatspotted tyres that don't quite meet the ground properly and canopy.


I sprayed the camo freehand using Tamiya Acrylics and while the colours aren't 100% accurate, it's good enough for me!


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takeslousyphotos

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That is an absolutely superb build. I really like the finish you've achieved on that. First Class.
 
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That's super Matt, the paint is excellent, really looks ace!
 
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Great job Matt , it looks spot on . Loving the chipping on the wing root . I made one of these a while back , its a nice little kit isnt it , although like yourself I thought the U/C legs were a little fragile , cheers tony
 
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Very nice looking aircraft like the paint job and the weatering abs even the dark wash look to it


I'm in process of doing a academy in Russian service ( 1/72,) but need the motivation to get done projects finished ( including my 1/32 ME109G6


Regards


Robert
 
matto21

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Thanks for the comments! I'm tempted to start the Airfix 1:72 Hurricane I picked up at the same time!
 
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That looks fantastic. Very nicely finished and weathered without overdoing it.
 
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Cracking job Matt........... Superb finish. I like that a lot matey.
 
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I really like this - good neat build and looks very 'real' with the weathering and variation in the paintwork. Well done Matt!
 
matto21

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I love it !!! any tips ???
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Thanks for the comments!


No tips needed - very easy model to build with well fitting parts [on the whole]. The only modification I made was to drill out the exhausts - fiddly but worth it [you can just about see them in the last photo].
 
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Polux

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Oh! What a little gem you have build!


The paintwork looks excellent, like the decal job as well! Magnificent panel lines ;)
 
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phikoleoputra

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Wow, nice little build you got there. Is that the one shown in the movie Pearl Harbour??
 
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