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Title: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: rickshaw on November 22, 2011, 02:55:31 AM
I need several 1/72 P-40 fuselages.  Any condition, as long as the nose is intact and there is a spinner.  Preferably the shallower, early versions if possible but the later ones are OK as well.  I will pay postage.   Anybody?
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: RotorheadTX on November 22, 2011, 05:12:42 AM
Where are you? I've got a Hobby Boss P-40B/C that has been superceded with the killer new Airfix offering.
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: deathjester on November 22, 2011, 05:43:27 AM
I'll see if those cheap Hobbyboss ones are still on offer online - how many do you need?
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: rickshaw on November 22, 2011, 06:23:00 AM
Quote from: deathjester on November 22, 2011, 05:43:27 AM
I'll see if those cheap Hobbyboss ones are still on offer online - how many do you need?

Four.

Second hand would be fine.  I just need to make sure I get four of the same type.   :banghead:
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: Bungle on November 22, 2011, 11:06:20 AM
Pretty sure I have two fuselage halves somewhere - not sure of the manufacturer possibly Heller. Not sure if I have the spinner/prop they tend to get used elsewhere.

Bungle
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: kitnut617 on November 22, 2011, 11:26:11 AM
For a B-38 perchance ????
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: rickshaw on November 22, 2011, 03:55:02 PM
Quote from: kitnut617 on November 22, 2011, 11:26:11 AM
For a B-38 perchance ????

Nope.  What it will be, will I am sure surprise many.  I'll drop one hint - it's not American.
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: deathjester on November 23, 2011, 08:33:23 AM
Hobbyboss P-40 B/C £2.77 each + vat/postage
Let me know if you want any.
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: Bungle on November 23, 2011, 01:36:39 PM


Been through the spares box(s) and found the fuselage from a P-40 - Manyufacturer unknown. Can't find the spinner, I'm afraid it's probably been cannibalized some where else.

Intersetingly in my search I came across the following fuselages if anyone wants them let me know....

Heller F-86
Heller P-47
PM F-5
PM T-38
Frog Mosquito
Frog Me-410
Frog Wyvern
Airfix Anson
Airfix Mil-24
Hasegawa Tracker
Kp S-199 (me-109)
Unknown F-100   all  1/72nd
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: PR19_Kit on November 23, 2011, 02:35:35 PM
Oh yes please, I'd love the Wyvern fuse please!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: rickshaw on November 23, 2011, 03:20:41 PM
Quote from: deathjester on November 23, 2011, 08:33:23 AM
Hobbyboss P-40 B/C £2.77 each + vat/postage
Let me know if you want any.

The cheapest I've found is £3.99+postage from Hannants.  How much is VAT in the UK?
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: deathjester on November 23, 2011, 03:25:43 PM
20%  :unsure:

I'm gonna get some kits from them next week, would you care for these?  There are also some Academy ones, but they are around £7 !!

Anything else you are desperate for while I'm looking?
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: deathjester on November 23, 2011, 03:29:19 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 23, 2011, 02:35:35 PM
Oh yes please, I'd love the Wyvern fuse please!  :thumbsup:

I've got some Wyvern bits if you would like them, Kit.  Anything you are desperate to get rid of?
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: MilitaryAircraft101 on November 23, 2011, 09:26:08 PM
Quote from: Bungle on November 23, 2011, 01:36:39 PM


Been through the spares box(s) and found the fuselage from a P-40 - Manyufacturer unknown. Can't find the spinner, I'm afraid it's probably been cannibalized some where else.

Intersetingly in my search I came across the following fuselages if anyone wants them let me know....

Heller F-86
Heller P-47
PM F-5
PM T-38
Frog Mosquito
Frog Me-410
Frog Wyvern
Airfix Anson
Airfix Mil-24
Hasegawa Tracker
Kp S-199 (me-109)
Unknown F-100   all  1/72nd
The tracker and -410 sound alright  :wacko:
Title: Re: wanted: 1/72 P-40 fuselages
Post by: rickshaw on November 24, 2011, 09:28:29 PM
Deathjester is providing.  Thanks to all others!   :thumbsup: