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

[@TTvdawndwug2]

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.

[@MTAviation123]

As a brit, its quite funny seeing people comment stuff like this, innit mate?

[@catlady8324]

@@MTAviation123 Would you like to go for a ride in my Jag-U-ar?

[@MTAviation123]

Yes. Ill make sure i bring plenty of bottol'o'wa'ers too guvnor

[@stevenhaley443]

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

[@MTAviation123]

yes, it is a great plane

[@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.

[@ronc7743]

I've been on a model video binge lately and this build is probably my favorite so far! Great work!

[@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. 🇦🇺👍🍺🍺

[@rogerd4623]

Your talent and techniques brought that most iconic warplane of its era to life...from the inventory of a hobby shop to a museum piece. Bravo!

[@wilson561]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@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.".

[@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.

[@jamesvarnell9917]

Man, I'm not really an aircraft modeler but man your work is absolutely amazing. It makes me want to get a few aircraft and give it a go. Being a warship modeler I think I have a good chance to accomplish something that is decent. Your work is stunning. Thank you for sharing and giving some inspiration.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@markharnitchek2009]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Mark.

[@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👍

[@robertweeks4240]

well done indeed... one of my favorite WWII Aircraft as well as the theatre of the war it helped to win and turn the tide of WW II

[@davidcole333]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you David.

[@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!

[@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.

[@RA-dd5mg]

Showing some love for the South Africans nice. I always admire when guys paint the markings I’m too lazy I just use the decals nice subject and build thanks

[@ScaleModelShed]

It is time consuming! Thanks for watching.

[@hencoehunter2806]

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

[@pappysshoes6563]

As a most beloved Uncle of mine is fond of saying, That's a Beautiful Thing^^

[@ScaleModelShed]

Sorry, I am only shipping to the UK at the moment. Andy

[@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.

[@paulthevol]

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

[@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.

[@jimshaver898]

I appreciate you sharing your process and attention to detail

[@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.

[@Greg-et2dp]

Scale Model shed you and your wife and kids have a happy Thanksgiving my friend ❤

[@Greg-et2dp]

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[@ІгорЛомпей]

Super model 2023👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀🥇🥂❄️❄️🇺🇦

[@adamfidler2104]

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

[@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!

[@Greg-et2dp]

Scale Model Shed your p-40w aircraft model Kit is awesome my friend

[@marciomaiajr]

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

[@lewistaylor1965]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@archierri]

Master skill checked by the only one place - painting yellow OVER white

[@covak2002]

Models are amazing and love watching the videos.

[@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!

[@peterlewerin4213]

Very good build overall. When the heat-scorched exhaust pipes were painted, I got a little bit of tears in my eyes. You are clothing plastic in reality, sir.

[@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.

[@ІгорЛомпей]

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

[@Bloatlord_the_Magnificent]

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

[@manzelli1981]

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

[@chikabungiekirkhoff8669]

Hi, I built the P-40N kit by Trumpeter , the canopy was a poor fit, the rest was good though, nice job!

[@otter1959]

Super job! If I could give a tip; if you take a sharpie marker (black) lightly coat the edge of transparencies. It will knock down any reflections and mimic the sealant used.

[@johnwoodside8714]

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

[@heavymetal19610]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@ramonrodriguezadam3584]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@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

[@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.

[@martinbrowning6266]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you Martin!

[@ScaleHangar182]

awesome build mate!

[@ScaleModelShed]

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

[@veejay-Vee_Jay]

1/32 my favorite scale !!!

[@MTAviation123]

Yes good scale, however, what if you had a 1:32nd scale Boeing 747 for instance. Were on earth would you put it!!!

[@markwoods1504]

Brilliant video my friend, I've just got back into modeling the last time I built a model I was 14yrs old I'm retired now and I'm 55 yrs old but I've bought 3 kits to get me started with photo etch , HMS Belfast 1/600 , Bristol Beaufort 1/72 and the Boulton Paul Defiant also 1/72 I've just purchased this evening Tamiya HMS King George V so I'm looking forward to getting that one 1/350 scale

[@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!

[@michaelwelch557]

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

[@leonscheepers5350]

I'm amazed you work with gloves - I'd be all thumbs

[@currentresident41061]

I really enjoyed watching this build!

[@MrWiking61]

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

[@rengarcia5189]

Great vid!! The P40 is often viewed as a pre-war obsolete design and was outclassed by later pursuit designs. This was hardly the case. With its huge wing and tail surfaces, along with light wing loading, the P40 was the most maneuverable American design throughout the war. It was rugged, had no vices and was unmatched in a dive--only the giant P47 was close. When it was in design, high-altitude interdiction was not included, therefore it did not have proper turbo supercharging for high altitude work. Saburo Sakai himself said the only American aircraft he feared, when properly handled by the pilot, was the P40.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Ron, really interesting read!

[@rafezetter8003]

@@ScaleModelShed Ren - not Ron.

[@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.

[@a.g.6224]

Thanks for another great video,you are an expert.I have been planning to get this kit with a few upgrades and now i know what to get.I love your accent.it reminds me of the actor Michael Caine..Greetings from Norway.

[@madlenellul3430]

Nice build.. In the sixties this was one of my favourite Monogram models in 1/48. How things have grown. Thanks. Stay safe.👵🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you, thanks for watching.

[@janmajer865]

The cockpit is amazing excellent job.

[@rl56111]

Incredible skill, weathering is a masterpiece

[@okedoke1234]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@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

[@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

[@stenalbertsen2440]

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

[@rickpalo1]

Fantastic build! As usual.

[@williammarshall6544]

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

[@mccloysong]

Details inside of details. Beautiful art.

[@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.

[@ВольдТюнер]

Thanks for the detailed process, information about materials and tricks

[@brianc1701]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@joepilot618]

Congratulations , simply the best one.

[@yohansaulnier6871]

Quelle superbe travail est très joli résultat

[@BigFred1925]

Beautiful. So realistic

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Outstanding build, it came out just gorgeous!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@grantmiller6570]

It may not have been the best plane of WW2 but I like the Warhawk, it just looks tough & strong, but then, I also prefer the Hurricane to the Spitfire, so what do I know.😜 Beautiful result btw.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks Grant, the Hurricane is a gem!

[@toddsalzman3037]

Once again, your work is inspiring!

[@selbyroad100]

Thank you for sharing your skills. You are very talented and explain the painting effects really well, I wish that I could develop your skill level. Would you consider explaining how you developed your skill and experience please.

[@TheAlleyman]

Excellent build, for some reason I only found your channel now. Will definitely return!

[@markstevenson7884]

Excellent build

[@vpugliese33]

Outstanding work. Congratulations!!

[@b_thompson070]

Really need a full video on how to assemble the hgw seatbelts. Im absolutely stumped by them

[@grosbeakmc]

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

[@JeffreyStrader]

Metal Files are the ENEMY of model building.

[@mr.modern4419]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thank you.

[@maxwellpaulhinners9274]

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

[@garyvictory3513]

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

[@ScaleModelShed]

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

[@krugmeister7301]

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

[@WMTrackdog]

Exceptionally well done, inspirational.