Eduard 1/48 scale P-400 "Cactus Airforce" | Full Build

Greetings everyone! I'm really excited to be able to present to you this video. I really had a lot of fun working on this kit, it is a little on the older side being one of Eduard's earlier offerings, but It really does build up into a great looking aircraft! And I was really able to concentrate on the weathering of this aircraft and trying to tell a story through it. I hope you enjoy!
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[@pawelpilch3127]

To answer your question if we need more video with more detail? I would say yes, I wouldn't mind seeing a trip to the store picking up a model and all the paints and whatnots you need for it. Also seeing how the wheels and wheel well is done would be nice. Basically I would love to see you process from step one to the end regardless of how long the video is. Your work is great.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback!!

[@Leescreativeart]

Great build Brett. I love the Frankenstein-esque feel and look of this. 🎉🎉

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!!!

[@ianjackson7515]

One of my favorite WWII kits and (from memory) the first kit Eduard produced that really catapulted them into the top-five aircraft kit manufacturers. My first one back in 2011 was a P-400 in Soviet markings, painted right over the later RAF Dk Grn/Ocean Grey/Med Sea Grey camo. Wonderful work on this one, and now subscribed for more of the same. Cheers from NZ.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Many thanks, and I appreciate the sub!

[@stephenkastory2322]

Great video I am a big fan of the P-39 and p-400 airacobra. I really enjoy your building videos . I have a couple of the Eduard kits but I just started the old Monogram P-39 kit. Keep bringing these great videos thank you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Right on! Thank you for watching!

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

Excellent build and video. Great result on this P-400. I’m building the 1969 Monogram P-400. Not as good as this Eduard but still an enjoyable kit with cool nose gun bay details.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Right on! Enjoy your build!

[@tamedragon66]

Did this one myself many months back. In spite of having the same minor issues as you mentioned it was still highly enjoyable.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Right! I had a blast with this one start to finish and would do it again in a heart beat! (Only this time knowing what to looking out for)

[@markc7002]

Colour modulation, shading and weathering is excellent!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you so much 😀

[@angeloplessas7281]

My friend the more you show us the better it is … include everything ❤ in my opinion Love your builds Greetings from Greece

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you very much!

[@JiluMiah-ek2rd]

Another awesome build, my dude! Such an interesting painting and weathering session. I’ll have to watch it again 😎

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Many thanks!!

[@connerkellogg3426]

Your builds are truly an inspiration. I love watching your videos, each and every one is so unique and never gets old. I truly am more and more inspired to get back into this hobby by you. Thank you for the awesome content! Keep up the amazing work!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you so much, and I hope you do decide to get back into the hobby, its booming right now!

[@timelliott6036]

I would love to see your collection of 1:48 planes to compare related sizes.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

That would be interesting, I'd have to think about how to go about it.

[@WilliamFears]

I personally love watching the painting and less of the building. Great work, true inspiration.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback!

[@zitrone2779]

i love the door open of this airbuggy :) realy cool small flyer.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you like it!

[@potrzebieneuman4702]

I've just finished the P39Q from Eduard, very similar, putting decals on now and you're right , it's a great kit. I added the cockpit Space Kit to mine.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome!

[@MPrybil]

Enjoyed your build! This was right amount to show. Some guys show every little detail and their video goes way over an hour. Now, if there is a tricky detail and you’ve found a solution then put that in but leave out standard items like landing gear, etc. Each model can have its own quirks which is nice to know about before wading in. I’m just getting back into scale models after a 65 year break, stopped at 12. I’m focused on 1/48 WW2 aircraft Pacific Theater both Allied & Japanese but did build a 1/375 attack transport ship. Used Revell USS Montrose kit to build the USS Effingham, PA-165 had to get other decals, for my 96 yr old Great Grandfather-in-law who served on her the last year of the war. He was really tickled and explained which was his boat he used to transport Marines to beach head. Not many of his generation left!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

That makes me happy you're making a come back to modeling! And thanks for the feedback on the video, I do appreciated it. WW2 pacific theater aircraft was something I didn't gain an interest in until the last few years, and now I'm obsessed with them, I think the Navy 3 tone paint scheme is one of the best to come out of WW2!

[@robtompkins1844]

This has to be my favorite build so far. Great build, and attention to detail! Amazing story behind this P-400 " Cactus Airforce. Makes me want to add this one to my collection!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Right! The whole history of the short lived "Cactus Airforce" is worth researching and this kit was a lot of fun to work on!

[@grantmiller6570]

Great stuff. I really like the flat very dirty, worn pain scheme of well used aircraft, both Props & jets.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it, this type of weathering is definitely fun to do.

[@NothingNowhere-vu5oq]

I've been tempted to buy one of these. Thanks for posting.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

No problem 👍 I would recommend the kit.

[@themodellingmuppet]

This is really cool 👍 Love the mishmash of the paint scheme

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks my friend!

[@richmacer2108]

really enjoyed your build walkthrough. Much appreciated and very cool subject.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@hubristicmystic]

Great narration thank you and you made an A+ build look so easy

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@olivierdurandberenguer5455]

Absolutely splendid. Very inspiring. thanks !

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Much appreciated!

[@carlsmoot2939]

For content, I really appreciate the detailed explanation of the approach to weathering. I am attempting to refine this process and have been trying various approaches. What I find particularly useful is watching how you handle oil paint weathering compared to what I just accomplished on one of my own camouflage builds. I usually use the same approach as yourself, i.e. post shading the paint as I paint the model. On my latest effort, I tried using oil paint weathering only and found the fading aspect of that to be not what I ultimately thought I could achieve. Looking at how you approached this, i.e. lightening the base colors and then using oil paints to darken the panel edges, seems the superior approach and I will be using this approach next time. This is what I really love about the Internet, this ability to see how others tackle the hobby so that I can learn from this. I appreciate this enough that I in turn find it easy to want to share what I've learned when the opportunity arises. Thanks for presenting your work and techniques in a friendly and non confrontational way. Finally, while I appreciate reviews, I have found that this tends to be the first type of videos that are released and there are numerous examples of these, especially on new kits. I think that the tape up or build reviews to be more useful in general than the "What's in the box" reviews, although that does have its value. I understand the need for new content, I am struggling to get something going myself on KZbin. Anyway, thanks again for sharing. Excellent work on this P-400.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, oil paints definitely are a great tool for weathering and I'm still learning and refining my own techniques, but in general I'm at a point where I'm mostly happy with the results I'm getting, and like you said, its best when combined with the painting techniques to get the best results. I also agree with you about the internet being a great place for this hobby. I've been learning all sorts of great things from here (like using oils) and I think its only right to try and contribute back to the community with what I've learned!! Cheers and thank you for the feedback!

[@kampfer1945mk]

Amazing work as usual. Really enjoy both your KZbin and Instagram content.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Much appreciated! Thank you for watching!

[@MrElliptific]

following this built was fantastic. Thanks.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@midori6756]

Excellent build!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@SteveSSBB]

Wonderful build. Thank you.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.

[@russellmartin3951]

Nice! I think your choices of what you show us is fine.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback!!

[@richardjordan5036]

Nice build

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@richardjordan5036]

@@HammerheadModelMaking if I could be bold and add this that might give you depth in your weathering.pick a few places that repair crews would paint to cover a big peace of bare metal with new paint.don't fade it but leave in that finish.... just a suggestion that I do at times with some of my builds....let me know if you like this ideal....

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@richardjordan5036 thats a great idea, thank you for sharing!

[@benwyness148]

Happy my country could aid your's in the air defense of guadalcanal

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Cheers mate!

[@skcoleman1150]

I really like the paint job you did with this plane, and the overall build was great.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Really appreciate that, thank you!

[@The_Original_Q]

Love your channel. Any scratch building and detail work is a good add to your videos IMO.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@willwoods6466]

Love the history and the build. Looks like you had a blast.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I for sure did!

[@TJsModelBench-jb4xt]

Love it! I always find the oddballs more interesting. I'm currently finishing the Eduard F4F-4 Wildcat. Just finished decals (new style) and will be doing oil and acrylic weathering this week. Peace and love.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Excellent! I've got a pair of the Wildcats in my stash, been really wanting to do them! Good luck finishing off yours!

[@graigphillips1538]

Great build. Really like the look of the different camo.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!!

[@Marley-k2i]

Great builds and tips Hammerhead! Thanks for showing and sharing your journey!👍🏾

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

My pleasure!!

[@mattiascavero]

Great work on a fun objekt. Like tha way you speak through the work, it allmost works just listning. 👍😊

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you very much for the feedback!

[@sentimentalbloke185]

absolutely beautiful, buddy

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TommyEvans12]

Very cool airplane great story never heard about that particular plane. Flawless execution.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Njalgreybeard]

A very unique aircraft build. Excellent job!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks a lot!

[@mazinman3]

Nice job, Brett! You always do a solid build.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@michaelcagle5938]

If that is a P-400 then they took the trouble to put a P-39 tail on it. Either that or it is actually a P-39 fuselage. Perhaps I misunderstood you when you were talking about how they were cobbling different planes together in the cactus airforce.

[@daneshivers2921]

I've often found that "accurate" don't look "right". I do believe the "looks right to me" approach works better and many field jobs were not 100% accurate anyway nice job Dane

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Much appreciated!!!

[@exocet1]

Great build and vid. Love the P-400 as the those in the Pacific called it. A P-400 is nothing but a P-40 with a 0 on its tail :)

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Ha ha, I hadn't heard that before, thats funny!

[@djloungemonkey]

This is one of my favorite aircraft types as it was built in my hometown ish area. The control tower from where they would launch down the boulevard is still there. Curtiss- Wright p40s too

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Oh wow, thats awesome!

[@scaleffect]

Outstanding as usual, feels like a broken record to say so but it's true. You're brave to go at those decals with a paper towel!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Many thanks!

[@Biggles369]

This was a fascinating video. I can see why you were excited about this model. A great subject. As for the length and content of the video, the issue with longer videos are what that will do to you KZbin rating and the answer has been addressed in a number of ways by other channels, the main two seem to be Patreon for in depth techniques or a second KZbin channel with full videos so people can choose to head over there and watch the bits they want.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for the feedback, thats a good point about having different plat forms host different length videos, I'll consider that!

[@Shipnut-dc9ps]

The same as most model builders,details,MORE detailing!!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I’m afraid I’m unsure the nature of your comment; does it need more detail or it has too much?

[@43srgrock]

Love the build. Pure awesomeness 👍🏼

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@juanpedromoralesvieyra3757]

Great job and a very nice model and you have an excellent narrative as well. Greetings from Ensenada México

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, thank you for watching!

[@christopherjordan5423]

I have a monogram P-39 and P-63. I am going to try a lot of these tricks to make sure it is better than I would have been before.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome!! Best of luck with your builds!

[@truthhurts9241]

Ooooh...Errrr missus, nice Franken-Cobra Brett. More seriously though, what a brilliant idea to make it into a model of a real live oddity, (beautifully done by the way) everyone who sees your model will want to hear the story behind it, I did. I doubt the plane survived the War, the poor old girl must have had one heck of a rough ride, hence your extensive ageing etc. So, thanks for sharing an enjoyable build with us, it did sound like you had fun with it. My regards.......

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Franken-Cobra is a good name for it! Yeah, when I read the story behind this one I knew I had to build it, I love an aircraft with a good story behind it! And I agree, I doubt it survived the war.

[@apathtrampledbydeer8446]

What a beauty! Great skills!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rosaless69]

gran trabajo, original avion,bravo

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@kevinhedrich6026]

Awesome build! I love the unique scheme.❤

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks Kevin, yeah, thats what drew me to this kit.!

[@MrDastardly]

Well done. 👏👏👏👏

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tonygary7611]

Nicely done👍👍

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@danwilliams1686]

Excellent build video as usual! My hands won't allow me the control to do exhaust staining with a airbrush anymore, so I use pastels and they seem to work almost as well as the airbrush. As far as your comment about what to include I think you have reached an excellent balance. One thing though for me is properly painting exhaust manifolds , perhaps you could give more information on that subject please.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you for the feedback, I greatly appreciate. As for painting the exhaust manifolds, check out this video, I show how I did the exhaust on my mustang: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZu8p2eXiauIi7Msi=H2rg2k1dX2UDv2ZB You can skip to around 10:55, that’s when I start painting the exhaust, but I generally try to keep it simple: paint the exhaust a metallic color, I like to use silver or aluminum, then add layers of Citadel paints Agrax Earthshade followed by Nuln Oil. its easy to vary the amount of layers you add on to get the level of weathering you want. hope this helps!

[@danwilliams1686]

@@HammerheadModelMaking thank you very much. I dont know how I missed that video! The turbo exhaust on a p-38 is my modeling bane. I cant ever seem to get it exactly correct.

[@cannondale866]

I recently completed the same model with other masking type. I definitely recommend more weights in front- use all the placement options you have

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, if I were to do another, I would try to add more nose weight.

[@curtisr8179]

Excellent model build, especially the weather job !

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you very much!

[@jessejones640]

Great job!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks!

[@paulcorrigan649]

Lovely job

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Many many thanks

[@c123bthunderpig]

First place build out, I'm an old timer re-entering the hobby and been have overwhelmed with all the paints and techniques used in today's world. You mentioned "content" for videos and or time line, that's good. I'm thinking, if not a modelers secret list, of materials to reference. Of course that choice comes with your skill level, however, there are so many manufacturers - Im looking at Vallejo and Tamiya paints and with no hobby store rely on internet, it would be great to mix and match better than I can now. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ve been meaning to do a video on my common use tools and supplies, I really should get on that!!

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Looks great!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@chrissakal532]

Navy was there on Guadalcanal. VF-11 "Sundowners" flying F4F-4s from 'Fighter One' (not Henderson Field) and VB-11 with SBDs.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

right on, thanks for the clarification!

[@neilhaas]

Very nice fighter aircraft. ❤😊🛩️🛩️🛩️🛩️😀😁🤩💯🤗

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you!

[@ChristianSchroter-ok4sk]

Hello mr. Hammer. A decent job you did handling that kit.a nice little gem you have created.also great job doing that riggin.i really like your narration.you are a shiny beacon in the modelling world.i would like to give more than 1thumb up.but i cant.thats a pain in the ass.thank you for sharing.with best regards and sticky greetings from Brandenburg/germany.your fellow modellmate.christian

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thats very kind of you to say Christian, thanks for watching!

[@p51dlm22]

The P-400s weren't re-requisitioned, they were issued to RAF 601 Sq. who flew them on one sweep over occupied France, parked them, and gave them back. The Brits loathed it. The Soviets LOVED it...

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks for educating me!

[@septiccalling8341]

That's a really nice build......interesting history and an eye-catching camo (if that's not an oxymoron 🤔). Yep; enjoyed that 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻 I'm sure that, if there was something interesting or out of the ordinary in the wheel bays etc, you'd put them in the video, so do as you see fit. Your vids are excellent whatever.....

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yeah, and thats just it, I try to share meaningful moments from the build, and not just the mundane stuff, but thank you for watching and for the feedback!

[@Brian-WolfmanJack99]

As usual, another great model! Where do you keep them all when completed? Do you have a huge case? Shelves? An entire room dedicated to your craft? Inquiring minds want to know.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I have a few display cases around the house where I show them off, my home office doubles as my workshop and most of them are in there.

[@kiwiruna9077]

I'm sold, and pretty sure that one of my local hobby stores has the weekend edition in stock, so I guess the stash may get an addition. I'm all for longer videos should you decide to include them even if it's only occasionally, its coming up winter here so more time to spend on youtube😉

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Nice, this is a great kit for the stash!

[@19KiloM1A1]

Awesome build!. Where did you get the Flury wash? I am having a hard time finding it.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you, I got the Flory wash from www.highaltitudehobbies.com

[@stacyobrien1729]

I remember Shep Paine stating one reason his kit building dropped off so dramatically was the hobby turned into work, so if you're not having fun in the hobby we will eventually lose you and your skills. Show us what you want to and skip what you feel you need to just keep having fun with it!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Well, I absolutely had a blast with this kit, and yeah, I get what Shep was talking about, but I started this channel out because I wanted to share what I had fun doing and so far its never felt like a job.

[@stacyobrien1729]

That is great news, I am not able to contribute to your channel, however, I am a loyal follower. Fantastic build thanks for sharing!!

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@stacyobrien1729 honestly, viewership helps the channel the most, so I greatly appreciate it!!

[@goforitpainting]

So cool. 🛩

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thanks!

[@Michu32421]

Hello how many hours does it take you to make this model in 1/48 scale excluding drying time

[@Michu32421]

If you don't know how much exactly, tell me approximately

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I would say it was just under 20 hours of build/paint time (not including paint drying)

[@rutgaurxi7314]

This is a really nice build, I really like it. I never knew the history behind it either, as I knew my country "loaned" a few P-400's, but I didn't think they were that few in number! This is purely speculation on my part, but were they meant for scout/ spying purposes, or just inter-country trials to see if they would live to various standards, before being pressed into service? I hope we get more unique builds and hopefully something like a Gundam, or a Dreadnaught at some point=)

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

They were just part of the lend lease program, the US helping to supply its allies. I do have a few gundam projects planned, but I'm just not yet sure when they will fit into the schedule.

[@justasuggestion8216]

Did you ever see any warping in the lower section of the left wing? I've started two of these (older boxings) and both had that warp to the point I stopped building.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I didn't notice any warping of the wing from one side to the other, but it felt like the entire lower wing was a little too flat, I had to tape the wing tips up and over the fuselage to create the anhedral and get the wing roots to meet up.

[@lowlight8466]

I have found for all the seems and gap filling uv resin has been the best and fastest way to fill gaps.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm only just discovering UV curing resin as a modeling tool, and this is a great idea that I would like to try!

[@michaelcagle5938]

Whoops! My bad....I made the comment about the P-39 tail. I was thinking of the P-63 tail. I got my Bell cobra versions mixed up.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

No worries!!

[@Unyielding_Modeller]

Very nice build of this older Eduard kit. The asymmetric paint scheme makes it a bit special with your realistic weathering. I’d like to correct you about the decal. The sheet is the “newer” type as can be seen from the 2023 copyright.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Interesting, they didn't act or appear like their new type decals.

[@Unyielding_Modeller]

​@@HammerheadModelMaking It's still a great build. 👌

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@Unyielding_Modeller much appreciated!!

[@BaDArxz]

Wouldn’t this technically be a P-439? Also I love the idea of grafting various mismatched parts to create a complete vehicle. It’s scrappy, and I love it

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Ha ha, yeah something like that! Thanks for watching!

[@hakanjohansson6405]

Great. Primer looks so smooth. Is it vallejo or something else ?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Primer is Mr. Surfacer 1500 from the rattle can.

[@hakanjohansson6405]

Ok great now I know that I’m on the right track. Been struggling with vallejo primers and recently bought the same product as you used. Thanks for the answer. Greetings from Sweden

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@hakanjohansson6405 yeah, I’ve pretty much given up on Vallejo primers.

[@imdoobie80]

What is the difference between the P-39 and the P-400? I heard the P-39 wasn't a very good aircraft. What was so wrong with it? Seems like a decent aircraft.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

So the P-400 was a dedicated export version of the P-39 and came equipped with a 20 mm Hispano canon (which the commonwealth countries favored) in the nose instead of the p-39's 37 mm canon. Additionally, it would have had different radio equipment as well. Regarding its use, it really struggle at high altitude because the 2 stage supercharger it was originally designed with was removed in production versions and there for couldn't be used in its intended interceptor missions. It did however find a lot of success on the eastern front under use by the Russians, where the fighting was usually at much lower altitudes. Additionally it was fairly rugged and the the 37 mm proved useful against armored ground targets.

[@imdoobie80]

@@HammerheadModelMaking very cool. History is awesome.

Where do you purchase the Flory wash in the states?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

High Altitude Models: www.highaltitudehobbies.com/flory-models-products-1

[@gadeeshi]

Good build as always. But there is an error there: the left door on P-39 does not open easily and had not being used for onboarding/offboarding for the pilot. That's because of throttle and trimmers controls were on it (there were no place for them elsewhere with such an unusual cockpit layout). The left door was normally just jettissioned or dropped when the pilot leaved the damaged plane in the air or on the ground.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Thank you! And thanks for the info about the doors, I didn't know that, the main reason the left door was left open was simply because I couldn't get it to fit flush, but I will remember this bit of info for the next time!! Cheers!

[@gadeeshi]

@@HammerheadModelMaking by the way, pilots hated to jump with the chute off damaged Cobra cause it usually crippled them hitting by left stabilizer (it resides too high on the tail as for the point to jump from - from the wing). Other planes pilots jumped from the cockpit dropping the canopy - much higher point than any stab consoles. There was not possible to do it on Cobra, cause the canopy was a part of fuselage power structure. So pilots usually took the least option if there was a choice between jump and emergency landing. They jumped only if there was no other choice and there was a recommendation to jump as high as possible when staying on the wing to overjump the stabilizer. Or try to fall on the wing to try to dive under the stab console.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@gadeeshi Very interesting!! Thank you for sharing!

[@gadeeshi]

@@HammerheadModelMaking welcome! :)

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Didn't the P-400 have the non-supercharged V-1710 and only a 20mm Oerliken instead of a 37mm anti-tank cannon?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I'm not familiar with the specs on the engine, but yes, the P-400s only had the 20mm in the nose rather than the 37mm.

[@Tennesseeairsoft]

As a warthunder player the copit is very accurate and the plane looks the same

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Good to know!

[@satcong7481]

Do you sell these after you video them?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I mean, I'll sell any of my stuff for the right price, but generally no, I build these for myself. I do however take on commission projects.

[@Сказка-з8у]

Кстати, читал, как их на театре Тихого океана собирали прямо из ящиков на аэродромах базирования. Были проблемы кое-какие.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Yes, its quite interesting, many of the aircraft that went to the pacific were crated up.

[@benwyness148]

I reckon your videos have a sufficient amount of the build process shown, I dont mind longer ones but at that point I bet the editing and voice over work becomes a headache

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I don't mind editing longer ones (looking at you F-105) but I also want to balance that out with providing meaningful content and not just time padding. Thanks for the feedback!

[@iuliantrafic821]

Hi, why don t you seal the work after oils?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Great question. I find that I really like the contrast in textures that I get with the oils over the paint work, when the light catches it from a certain angle there will be a different sheen between the paint work and the oil work, I feel like it just adds another layer character to the model. Additionally, because I usually do the oils as one of the last steps, I don't really handle the model much afterwards so I'm not really concerned about damaging or rubbing off the oils.

[@iuliantrafic821]

@@HammerheadModelMaking I see, thanks

[@davidwilkins9651]

I tend to have much better luck with the vallejo model air paints when using enamel thinners. Some chap i bought some kits off recommended it and i haven't gone back since.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Interesting, I would have never thought of that, I'll have to give it a try sometime! Thanks for sharing!

[@shannonmonroe5873]

Hello, I am just getting back into modeling again after a long time. Picking the right model for projects is important especially at this point for me. I know there is reference to new kits and scale mates is a wealth of information does anyone know of a good engineered P-38 in 1/32 scale?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Welcome back to the hobby. As far as I know, the Trumpeter P-38 is really the only thing available in 1/32 scale that is modern. As for whether or not it is well engineered, I cannot say, I always say to be leery of Trumpeter kits, they are hit and miss, and usually their best still require some modeling skills to complete, but they generally aren't unbuildable.

[@alanamato9382]

Little P-400 Frankenstein

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

pretty much!

[@potato-q9t]

i dont even need to watch the video just him talking is enough

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Lol, I didn't think my voice was that nice.

[@potato-q9t]

not your voice just the way you talk and how much you talk about all the details@@HammerheadModelMaking

[@potato-q9t]

and how you describe it so well @@HammerheadModelMaking

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@potato-q9t lol, that makes more sense, thanks for the feedback!!

[@potato-q9t]

also really good channel really underrated, maybe just because not many people are model hobbyists that also enjoy seeing other people make models@@HammerheadModelMaking

[@ShogunOrta]

I don't get it, is there another engine right behind the pilot's seat?!?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

There only engine is behind the pilots seat. Bell tried out a unique setup with this one, the nose was filled with Cannon and nose wheel.

[@ShogunOrta]

@@HammerheadModelMaking Cool! Thanks.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

@@ShogunOrta no problem!

[@hattrick8684]

Several USN air groups operated off of Henderson.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Correct, there were several wildcats and I think some dauntlesses there.

[@hattrick8684]

@@HammerheadModelMaking corsairs were big on land bases as well. A lot of corsair wings were moved off carrier for island operations. Including the famed “Black sheep squadron” IIRC

[@TheLittleThingsJunkie]

I do like the style and content of your videos but if you feel that including details in them would increase their running time too much how about sticking to what you're currently doing but adding one different detail to each new video build?

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

I appreciate the feedback, and thats not a bad idea!

[@KonwTheTrut]

I feel like I’m stalking you by this point

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Lol, its all good brother, thank you for the views!

[@Toadlet01]

I like this video a lot. Good narration from behind of modeling desk. Thank you for tips on weathering I will try with my next build. For myself I like more another "13", named "Hells Bell". I wrote blog post about Cactus Airforce here: armahobbynews.pl/en/blog/2023/05/12/the-cactus-air-force/

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Awesome, thanks for watching! I really want to build the Arma Hobby P-400/P-39, I need to get one.