Hasegawa 1/32 P-40E Build Part 3: Finishing Touches

[@barpfoto]

So about the UV glue not completely curing… One of the dentist types in our group explained this… Apparently it’s got to be completely anaerobic for a full cure so that very top layer of resin that’s in contact with the air never fully hardens. You can just wipe it off with a little bit of IPA if you’re worried about it being sticky.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Well that explains it...they don’t tell you that stuff on the packaging! Thanks Will

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Beautiful P-40, you're not the only one who paints the green nav lights blue - as I can attest to the lens covers are blue in most cases (I know that from I was working on Harriers, etc.) - it was the yellow bulb that made them look green when lit up. It would also be cool if you did a video on how you box the completed models up for transport through the mail system.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks James. My first video was how to package them....it’s a little outdated though as I’ve improved my method. It just so happens that I’m gonna box one up this morning so I’ll film it for you.

[@seanerk5kt9]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZDclXV5gJKJpM0 As per your request James

[@robmerriman36]

Could I get your advice on a couple things please? 1) how do I create custom masks? I'm building the Tamiya 1/32 P-51 (Blondie) and need to create the mask for the red on the front of the cowling and there are some tricky compound curves (never have done that before). And 2) how do you get the great weathering on your tires like you did on this P-40? Thank you so much for these videos...they really inspire me!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Hey Rob. I’ve got a video showing how I make masks with a Cricut vinyl cutter and in the painting episode of this build, I show how to hand cut the masks for the sharks teeth. For tire weathering, I often just use an airbrush with tans and greys thinned with isopropyl alcohol.

[@robmerriman36]

@@seanerk5kt9 Thank you sir...I really appreciate your expertise and willingness to share!

[@robmerriman36]

@@seanerk5kt9 So that works with Tamiya paints? 90+ strength Isopropyl...say 1:1? Sounds intriguing!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Yep, I use Tamiya paint for it. I thin the paint to 90 percent ipa to 10 percent paint and gradually build up to the opacity till I get what I like. It really doesn’t take much. I then spray a flat clear coat over it. You can do it with rubber tires but it’s pretty fragile on those so it’s usually best to weather them once they’re installed. Hope that helps.

[@robmerriman36]

@@seanerk5kt9 Awesome...thanks SO much! KAG!

[@barrywhitfield930]

Another stunning build!

[@jsidaho1957]

What a classy bird! Thanks for sharing this awesome build Mr. Primed!

[@billhays9339]

Great videos and awesome work and explanations, when can we see a vid explaining your thinning and mixing ratios you use and at what psi for airbrushing?

[@seanerk5kt9]

I’m not sure how beneficial that would be because I don’t have a set ratio or air pressure as there are just too many variables (ie. Type of airbrush, size of needle, type of paint, method of paint application, even certain colors spray differently etc.). It really just takes experimentation with what your using.

[@billhays9339]

@@seanerk5kt9 Thanks for the reply ! i was curious since you mentioned the IPA dries really fast how much you used, i havent tried IPA but just got the Mr Color leveling thinner

[@USAF-777]

Love your work, the p-40 looks amazing... do you sell your models or take orders love to have a built 1/32 f-4 .....

[@earlw9172]

A work of art , great work on that build !! Something to be proud of for sure . Thumbs up !!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Earl!

[@jasonrucker9304]

Would the liquid chrome pen worked instead of the bare metal foil for the landing gear pistons? Just curious.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Yes...I just don’t like to use it on things that I’m going to have to handle after it’s applied. It seems to take a while to cure and gets dull and fingerprinty if you touch it after.

[@larsjensen1358]

Congratulations on a beautiful P-40. It sends me back to WW2 somewhere in the China region. Thank You very much for sharing your methods and thoughts about building. I love it. Lars

Very nice work! Really beautiful P-40 😎👍

[@danielbritton8588]

My word the belly of that P-40 looks so good. Nice build.

[@dekon70]

Great job! Love how calm you are, "My girls like to fight before they go to school." Made me laugh.

[@philipjohnson6662]

Great channel! You have shown me some great methods. How do i make money with modeling? Where do your customers come from????

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Phillip. You’re probably not gonna make much when you boil it down to a per hour dollar amount, but it is fun and allows me an unlimited amount of kits to build and pays for my supplies. I’d recommend start off by selling on eBay with your auctions starting at $1. This will let you know where the market value is on your work and might allow you to pick up commissions off of eBay. Or start a KZbin channel yourself, that helps also.

[@philipjohnson6662]

@@seanerk5kt9 thanks, I'll try e-bay. Never thought too much about the money, but I'm running out of room. It's a fun hobby. Your spray booth looks like mine, where is yours vented, do you wear respirator?

[@seanerk5kt9]

That’s the reason I started selling mine :). As far as the spray booth, I rarely turn it on...it’s just annoyingly loud and I don’t have it vented anywhere anyway. It’s right next to my window so I just open up the window and turn on a small box fan to evacuate the overspray. I do wear a respirator as well. Safety first!

[@stuartbremner9680]

Yet again awesome work and a fantastic set of episodes. Really like your approach on your video’s. Keep up the good work 👍

[@StevoLondon]

Hey Fella!! Love this build in fact all your builds, can I ask, did you make your shark teeth masks or did you buy them? Are they available? Thanks Steve

[@seanerk5kt9]

In Part 2 of this series I go in depth on how I masked and painted it

[@StevoLondon]

Thanks, not sure how I missed this part! Very fiddly but well worth the finish compared to decal. Will be using this technique on my next build. Looking at the GWH P40B looks a great kit, thanks again and regards Steve

[@thomasyoest6557]

Another fine job. Put it in black and white and I can see "The Duke" climbing into her.

[@bubbapipe]

Another amazing build! I'm so jealous, wish I had your skill

[@jamesvozar1]

You`ll get there mate, its all just time and practice, remember that a model is just a series of different surfaces that all come together as one. Break it right down too the basics and address each and every surface as a 'model' in itself, pretend that each part is a model, it will help focus the brain.

[@cristiancoco7935]

Where did you buy the uv light applicator?

[@seanerk5kt9]

I got mine from our local CVS pharmacy but I’m sure you can find it at most stores where glue is sold or amazon

[@cristiancoco7935]

Tnks another great model!

[@bobdyer422]

I guess I need to get away from dry brushing, the chipping method you do looks better. I stopped building Hase's P-47 due to lack of detail & that idiotic 4 piece cowling. Trumpeter's are a bit better. As long as you don't build anything past a D-25. Trumpy never updated the pits. Came out sharp, customer should be pleased. Yes, that is the Pitot tube or "P" tube.

[@seanerk5kt9]

There are a number of ways to do chipping. You could also use a sponge to dab in the chips. If done sparingly, it can look really good.

[@bobdyer422]

@@seanerk5kt9 Yes, the old cellulose type. I was trying to remember the old style and when digging through my toy box {from the 60's} found them. I'll even do a bit of experimenting with the foam from Eduard aftermarket kits. Forgot about that method of madness.

[@edmachado22]

Stunning job 👍😍👌

[@jasonrucker9304]

Couldn't agree more. For those that are super freaked out by historical accuracy, that's great. Go for it. But I will paint my WWII fighter pink & purple if the whim hits me! :-)

[@seanerk5kt9]

Amen brother!

[@DonbAyers]

Awesome job!! I knew one of the original Flying Tigers pilots. He was a great guy. I remember once he showed me his flight jacket. It had a bullet hole and old blood stains from where he was shot once.

[@DonbAyers]

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[@Kitzkrieg]

Love the channel, but most of all I absolutely appreciate that you do not bend a knee to the pearl clutchers that get themselves worked up over ridiculous bs that they should ignore if they do not align with you on. Awesome t-shirt btw, Trump 2020 🇺🇲 Go Merica!! 🇺🇲

[@bobdyer422]

It's PEARL CLUTCHERS, Envo's are TREE HUGGERS

[@seanerk5kt9]

Hells yeah!

[@Kitzkrieg]

@@bobdyer422 yeah, believe it or not... autocorrect did that and I didn't even notice it until I was reading your reply lol

[@Kitzkrieg]

@@bobdyer422 fixed 😉

[@franklinlewis6059]

Great T shirt😉

[@stevethefishdotnet]

BLACK LIGHTS MATTER!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Red and blue ones do too!

[@stevethefishdotnet]

@@seanerk5kt9 I did not know that those lights to either side of the cockpit are to be painted blue. The instructions don't indicate any color. So the Revell kit you mention... is that the 1:32 scale kit? Because that one has a 92 on the box art. I also noticed that the camo pattern was not correct, but I didn't want to be a dingus and nitpick. I do not know who flew number 92 of the P-40Es since I don't have the pilot names in my book. Some of the AVG pilots had to go to Africa to get the planes and had to wait for the RoC roundels to be painted on before they were sent to China to replace several of the battered P-40Cs.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Yeah it’s not correct. And yes you’re a dingus ;). The owner wanted it painted this way and knew it wasn’t accurate. It’s from the old revell 1/32 box art and the guy built that model as a kid so he was fond of this scheme. Here’s a fun fact, the flying tiger emblems on these were big stickers sent by Disney and they had to put varnish on them to keep em on. Here’s a link showing the color of the fuselage lights. Apparently the bulbs were yellow so the blue lenses made them light up green. Hope that helps with your build buddy. www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/AWA1/101-200/walk139_P-40E/images2/Mvc-024s.jpg

[@stevethefishdotnet]

@@seanerk5kt9 Thanks for that link! I've never seen that website before. I had known that the Disney tigers were "decals" from what I've read. I didn't know about the varnish, but it would make sense because they were not stencils. The P-40s did not originally have them. It wasn't until after Pearl Harbor when they began actively attacking Japan and became famous that the Disney corporation make those stickers/decals.

[@spartan045]

love the shirt 🇺🇸

[@RoofedAsian89]

Great shirt

[@seananthonyegan3395]

Another fine video. I like the President Trump T-Shirt

[@andrewredman4551]

I presumed that was ironic?

[@seananthonyegan3395]

@@andrewredman4551 No a compliment 😅

[@seanerk5kt9]

I think Andrew meant “sarcastic”...not “ironic”.

[@andrewredman4551]

No I hoped it was ironic.

[@sargesavage4359]

His T-shirt alone

[@Rob-tq5ym]

m8 that looks a great kit and build,the kids before school is the same as our house every am,oh great t shirt

[@jodypombrio5472]

Another work of art my friend! You are becoming a master of painting markings on. I've never been comfortable with the baremetal foil, much the same way the democrat candidates aren't comfortable with math when explaining how to pay for all their "free stuff." I look forward to your next build! You're "Hugs" buddy seems like a really smart guy.

[@seanerk5kt9]

My “Hugs” buddy is so dreamy ;)

[@MGB-learning]

Great video! Love your shirt, Let's Go Brandon. Trump 2020!

[@yellowcake1320]

Boom......creepy uncle Joe goin down......Trump 2020 Nice build buddy

[@plan4u56]

Awesome Job! GREAT WINDSCREEN AND CANOPY WORK!!!! Yes There Is HOPE!!!!! TRUMP 2020!!!