Curtiss P-40M Warhawk. Trumpeter 1/32. Full build aircraft model kit.

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Hi KZbin,
In this video I am building Trumpters Curtiss P-40M Warhawk / Kittyhawk III in 1/32 scale. I finish the model as aircraft GLO FR817 Lady Godiva of SAAF 55Sqn.
In the video I use a mix of Mr Hobby, Tamiya, AK Interactive, Abteilung 502, Ammo by Mig, Vallejo and Microscale Industries products. I use AK Real Color and Mr Hobby paints to paint the main surfaces of the model and most of the weathering is done using my favorite Abteilung 502 oils.
All products used I paid for myself and there is no paid promotion in the video.
Please keep comments pleasant, constructive or helpful criticism is fine, but anything rude or abusive will be deleted. This is not my day-job, I model and make these videos for enjoyment and I am far from being a professional modeller.
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Thank you for watching.

[@michaeldonahue2308]

Your great at modeling I'm 85 years old and restarting again. Also, I have Prostrate cancer. But I'm not let that stop me. Don't misunderstand me I'm not feeling sorry for myself I've lived a long time and I'm still going along for a while yet! Like you're modeling very much inspirational get the juices flowing love watching God bless your master model in my opinion

[@theSovietball156]

Bro what, are you even alive still

[@cantankerouswarmonger2374]

The fact that the rondels turned out less than perfect actually made this build truly more realistic. The guys would hand paint them anyways so this method using the circuit and the masking looks so much more authentic.

[@cwbmars2050]

Glad to see some one actually do the props from a sandy, desert theatre correctly. The spinning props are basically sand blasted along the leading edge! 3 thumbs up!!

[@catlady8324]

I don’t really think the desert is as sandy and dusty as people make it out to be.

[@nigelsmith7366]

I think you should look at some wartime photos... Instead of what your perception of something maybe

[@catlady8324]

3:51 I love how you Brits across the pond say “Al-U-Minium”. You guys make anything sound a bit more classy! 👌 🫖 🇬🇧

[@asdf9890]

Another great pronunciation is “schedule”. Shed-dule, or something like that. We are used to hearing sked-ule.

[@catlady8324]

@@asdf9890 Yes, quite. Quite so, old boy.

[@stevenhaley443]

I've always been a P-40 fan. This is great work THanks!

[@wilson561]

I am still admiring your airbrushing techniques, add to that the detailing and weathering. Excellent work!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@murraykriner9425]

One of the most iconic warbirds of the Desert War period in W.W. 2. All your references have paid very heavy dividend's in making this Curtis War Hawk really shine as it obviously does. Thanks for sharing.

[@desmondellis657]

Awesome build! I love watching videos like this, so full of great ideas, hints and tips! Great job.

[@arthurjakvik5213]

Just as your previous builds, the result is phenomenal ! Probably one of the best p40 builds I've seen. Keep up the great work, cheers👍

[@sirheinzbeenz3477]

Thank you so much for giving the SAAF a mention with this one. Great build.

[@robbo1068]

Amazing job, excellent focus on details and lots of tips throughout. This is in my stash so I've picked up quite a few ideas from this build which I will certainly incorporate into mine, so thanks for that.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Robbo. Thanks for watching. Good luck with the build!

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

@@ScaleModelShed 👌✈️🇨🇱 gran video

[@maxwellpaulhinners9274]

Absolutely astounding build and amazing detail. You really did the P-40 some justice here 👍

[@marciomaiajr]

The paint job is flawless. It really looks like it was painted metal and not plastic. Unbelieveable.

[@karljones9357]

She a looker that one, would definitely get centre stage on my shelf. Done an excellent job. Thanks for sharing

[@marshallgreen7815]

This is the finest model video I have ever seen. I am a many blue-ribbon modeler in trains. Thank you so much for this oasis from a crazy world.

[@ditzydoo4378]

As to the Gun Barrels you opened, what is shown is an outer barrel shroud for the M-3, .50-Caliber machine-gun. What I do is open the hole as you did, paint the shroud gun-metal gray then insert a silver tube to emulate the guns barrel which were chromed.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi, good call! I will look at doing that next time round! Many thanks. Andy.

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@ScaleModelShed cool beans, great job on the model.

[@hencoehunter2806]

Absolutely fabulous job on this model, truly inspirational for us ordinary guys.

[@ramonrodriguezadam3584]

What a build (and builder!) I specially appreciate how thoughtful you are about describing your skills. Brilliant.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@Bloatlord_the_Magnificent]

Excellent build! I have always been fond of the P-40 even though it always seemed to be under appreciated.

[@heavymetal19610]

Your painting scheme is absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing, cheers!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@mikemontgomery2654]

That’s some fine work on that hawk. For future, consider using micro kristal clear for window pieces. Goes on like white glue, dries clear, won’t fog the windows. Good for adding glass to the instrument panel gauges, too.

[@manzelli1981]

Your level of attention to detail is incredible to me. Great work!

[@markharnitchek2009]

hands down, the very best Desert Air Force paint job i've seen ...nicely done.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Mark.

[@brianc1701]

Excellent build, love your choice of colors in the camo scheme! Thanks for posting!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@oldforestroad]

I am glad to have found your channel. I love the P40 and your build is an incredible replica, excellent work! I learned a lot from watching, and thank you for taking time to list the products you are using. Cheers.

[@ednitram]

I like the simple way you explain your procedures and decisions. The camera work is excellent, some of the best on these modelling channels. Keep it up! Thank you from Malta.

[@rl56111]

Incredible skill, weathering is a masterpiece

[@jimshaver898]

I appreciate you sharing your process and attention to detail

[@michaelwelch557]

Great watching your videos///and educational. I appreciate it all especially your on screen notes and explanations.

[@aloysiusjones3985]

Wow! After 47 years I thought I might try and do a model. Having seen this incredible amount of work I think I will just subscribe, watch and enjoy. Amazing, truly amazing. 🇦🇺👍🍺🍺

[@briandaniels5185]

I like how you include your mistakes and how you fix them. It's really refreshing. I use gloss clear acrylic to affix clear parts give it a try

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Brian, will do!

[@monsieurchevrebois9811]

Great to catch up with you today, thanks for the advice on how to do exhaust pipes on piston engines, the video is a wonderful reference.

[@martinbrowning6266]

Amazing detailing and fabulous weathering great build skills and a brilliant model Keep the great models coming 👏👏👏

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Martin!

[@paulthevol]

The detail is incredible. I'm just getting back into modeling and trying to learn, your techniques offer a lot of insight.

[@lesthiele4921]

That was a superb build, and the weathering was perfect, welldone and nothing like a large scale kit to work on.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you

[@okedoke1234]

Just superb. Flawless. Complete realism. Thanks so much!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@StevenPaulDesign]

You came up in my feed a week or two ago and I quickly subbed, you've got great content, skills and present information well. Plus the length of your videos is about perfect for me. Keep up the great work!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi Steven, thank you for the sub. Im glad the video length is good for you. Its always a difficult one, it could go on forever!

[@ianday5583]

The cockpit needs serious correction. As Brett Green said "The cockpit is really poor. I find it astonishing that Trumpeter has once again repeated their error of a flat cockpit floor, while the real floor was the curved top profile of the upper wing. The flat floor compounds errors, resulting in sidewalls, the pilot’s seat and the rear bulkhead all noticeably lacking in height.".

[@coryheckler2354]

What a nice job. The detailing is awesome. This is the 3rd videos I've watched of yours...again, great job! Thank you for posting and waiting on your next build! Going to watch your other past videos. I've enjoyed them.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Cory, Thanks for watching.

[@PilotPhotog]

Another great build, these finished kits look like you could hop in them and fly them away. Excellent work as always! Subscribed!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you!

[@stuartmiller8053]

working my way through your channel and you do amazing work. The commentary is also very helpful instead of the captions. Love to see you do a tamiya 1/32 plane with all the extras. Cheers Stu

[@Rockys_Models]

This is an awesome build of the Warhawk! Great job on the weathering, I love it! 👏👏👏

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Roland. Thanks for watching

[@janmajer865]

The cockpit is amazing excellent job.

[@garyvictory3513]

Really great build. I really like your weathering techniques. 👏. Thank you for sharing.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@user-is3ut2xu5e]

Thanks for the detailed process, information about materials and tricks

[@seumasnatuaighe]

My dad was on P-40s in North Africa. Well done on the build. You pretty much aced all the techniques needed to present a very realistic model.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Outstanding build, it came out just gorgeous!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@jonnynogood86]

Wow, simply incredible work.

[@davidcole333]

I think that was one of the best cockpits I've ever seen.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you David.

[@christophernorgaar6373]

I really like your use of "dust", it unified the model to have a more realistic appearance. Nicely done

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you, thanks for watching.

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!

[@paulmoore5401]

I think I might try my daughter’s cricket after watching this video for letters & numbers. But the circles don’t seem very good. I think decals look better than your circular roundels. And a lot easier! Thanks. I learn so much from you.

[@williammarshall6544]

Well, done great looking model, like the airbrush markings better than decals!

[@covak2002]

Models are amazing and love watching the videos.

[@mark109s]

Great job. I now have to get this model. Thanks.

[@markharnitchek4317]

wow ... paint effects are amazing.

[@johnwoodside8714]

Great craftsmanship fella, the result was in my opinion an authentic looking aircraft. You created a beautiful looking model. Top job

[@adamfidler2104]

Absolutely beautiful model. Love your work. What i inspire to be one day.

[@bobz1736]

Great build and love your explanations particularly of the weathering. Looking forward to the next one 😀

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@lowlight8466]

That's the right seat pan, the only thing missing is the leather seat cushion. My grandfather flew one in WWII in the early 40s for the USAAF, I have pictures of his plane and the cockpit that he took while over seas.

[@raybame5816]

I believe the parachute becomes the seat cushion. The ground crew may have thrown one in for their use.

[@mr.modern4419]

What a beauty!!! Excellent work!!! I can't wait for what you build next!!!!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@bubbapipe]

What a beautiful piece of art! Looks incredible

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you!

[@stephenlovelock5563]

Fantastic looking build,love the way you have done the paint work, well done mate.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@lesvenus3788]

Absolutely fantastic build. Can’t wait for what’s next

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@currentresident41061]

I really enjoyed watching this build!

[@m1a1hm]

Beautiful work!!! And your paint work really brings the kit to life. I have been building model kits sence i was a kid and I still finding it amazing the outstanding work some modeler do. You just got another subscriber.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you, and thanks for the sub!

[@Jackdaw5]

Outstanding. I like how you did the exhaust stacks - will remember that one. I think decals might have been wiser for the fuselage roundels, but still a superb build and very inspiring!

[@monsieurchevrebois9811]

Not so sure, I think that aircraft were moved between theatres so the desert camo may have been hastily applied. The roundels may also have been painted again by whoever drew the short straw. I have heard for example, that invasion stripes were applied with a bucket and sponge. I had the pleasure of inspecting this model close up earlier today...... and it's magnificent.

[@BigFred1925]

Beautiful. So realistic

[@lewistaylor1965]

Very interesting to see how you do your weathering and chipping without hairspray...Thanks for the vid...very nice!

[@jazzmusician46]

Thanks once again Andy for such a phenomenal build. I subscribed today and left a comment on a very early build of yours suggesting you do a commentary. It dawned on me later that you had only started your channel. Sorry my friend. I’ve learned much from your video once again, particularly with your commentary. 😃 What really inspires me above all the other channels I’ve watched thus far, is how you weather the various parts of your plane as you go. That’s very different to most other builders of planes and tanks for that matter. I like the way you weather as you go along. It’s very inspiring and makes sense. It’s been 40 years since I first modelled. So am enjoying my teenage years once again. Thanks Andy for your inspiration.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Graeme. No need to apologise....welcome back to the hobby! Andy

[@JDnBeastlet]

Absolutely stunning! Thanks for bringing us along for the build and the amazing result.

[@dm3stone]

Stunning detail.

[@travis_thompson]

Awesome job, people often criticise Trumpy and their 32nd P40s, I think this video shows how good they can be.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@WMTrackdog]

Exceptionally well done, inspirational.

[@toddsalzman3037]

Once again, your work is inspiring!

[@jankolasinski8983]

Outstanding, just outstanding! Thank you for sharing

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you Jan, thanks for watching.

[@markstevenson7884]

Excellent build

[@lachaudjl]

Magnifique montage ! Merci !

[@jasongillis4424]

This is outstanding. Love the weathering

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@user-pv3mu6ow7v]

Мене більше вражає як точно підібрані кольори,супер майстер з великої літери ,дуже приємно дивитись на зборку моделі 1-32.🥇

[@ralphford4302]

Wonderful build, keep up the great work and I look forward to your next posting

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@MrWiking61]

formidable model , very realistic, congratulations, difficult to do better.bravo

[@1stSgtSoulStealer]

I absolutely adore the P-40. I know it wasn't the "best" by any stretch of the imagination, but it has that iconic look of a true fighter. All iterations of her, and you made an absolute banger of a replica. Kudos, this earned a sub from me. at this time of 01SEP2023, I'm finishing my Revell 1:48 of a P-40B Tigershark in the "Flying Tigers" scheme. Scale modelling is one of those arts that seems to be in the woodwork, but once you find those who do it, it's hard to keep your jaw off the floor, and everyone else's work only gives inspiration. And we seem to all be encouraging to the ones dabbling in starting their own journey!

[@krugmeister7301]

AWESOME JOB Buddy!😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Wild DETAILS..😍

[@joepilot618]

Congratulations , simply the best one.

[@stenalbertsen2440]

You are doing beautiful work, and I am learning a lot so thank you for sharing. 😊👍

[@JJawsyW]

Absolutely amazing!

[@ericsorbara5386]

Perfect job

[@ScaleHangar182]

awesome build mate!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi Scale Hanger 182. Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@vpugliese33]

Outstanding work. Congratulations!!

[@NazidKimmie]

Phenomenal build! I'm doing a Hurricane IIC 1/32 in desert scheme and you have given me some ideas on techniques to use (if I ever get back to it!)

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you, thanks for watching.

[@mccloysong]

Details inside of details. Beautiful art.

[@asdf9890]

Just found you channel, great production and excellent work! Got a wild hair one day about 6 months ago reminiscing about my models I built as a kid. After a 40 year break, I’ve jumped back in pretty hardcore! On my 4th build, and first multi engine, a 1/72 B17.

[@mikem9856]

Really enjoy watching your videos. I admire your work!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Love the weathering on this plane.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Johnny, thanks for watching.

[@Odessia-ij5ys]

Amazing details

[@dennisgabriel9641]

Stunning.

[@jorgepielach8137]

Amaizing work..!! congratulation!!George from Argentina

[@22Phantasm]

Hi. It's amazing the amount of work and detailing goes into the making of these small works of art. There is one thing I've noticed on all landing gear tyres and no one seems to show them looking a little sunken with the weight of the plane on them. Such awesome detail throughout except the tyres. Why is this ? BTW the cockpit is a masterpiece all on its own.

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Work of art!! Great job!