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Curtiss Sparrowhawk I

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November 12, 2010, 02:31:43 PM Last Edit: November 15, 2010, 06:22:39 AM by kitbasher
Based on the Pegasus P-40Q, I've assumed the P-40Q entered production instead of the P-51D and was known as the Sparrowhawk in RAF and Commonwealth service.




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PR19_Kit

#1
November 12, 2010, 03:29:50 PM
Ah, in that case I HAVE seen it, and darn good it is too!   :thumbsup:

That P-40Q makes a great startiung point for really ace models.   :cheers:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

kitbasher

#2
November 15, 2010, 04:09:30 AM
Pegasus P-40Q (straight from the box) as Curtiss Sparrowhawk I KM163, AK-H, 213 Sqn RAF, Italy 1945 (Kits at War sheet K7/9).
The P-40Q was developed instead of the P-51D and entered RAF service as the Curtiss Sparrowhawk I.  The real KM163 was a Mustang IV (North American P-51D) that served as AK-H of 213 Sqn.
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Weaver

#3
November 15, 2010, 04:15:01 AM
Looker!  :thumbsup: :wub:

I've looked thoughfully at that kit a few times, but temptation has been resisted so far.....
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kitbasher

#4
November 15, 2010, 04:45:00 AM
You know, Weaver, it really was a delight to build.  Total of 5 on the SIG stand at SMW and they all looked lovely.
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NARSES2

#5
November 16, 2010, 07:45:15 AM
It is a nice kit and that is a particularly stunning build
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Pablo1965

#6
November 16, 2010, 01:42:17 PM
I think would be Sparrowhawk II. But the look is great like the Spit MK 22 or 24. :thumbsup: :cheers: :bow:

Ian the Kiwi Herder

#7
November 17, 2010, 07:50:23 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 12, 2010, 03:29:50 PM
Ah, in that case I HAVE seen it, and darn good it is too!   :thumbsup:

That P-40Q makes a great startiung point for really ace models.   :cheers:

I was seriously impressed by the 'Q's..... may even add one of those little gems to my Xmas list  :blink:

Ian
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....it's time to tidy the workbench"

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Doc Yo

#8
November 17, 2010, 07:57:23 AM
 I've always like the Q model P-40, and this is a very nice build-up. I will say I was expecting something
a little different though-wasn't "Sparrowhawk" the designation for the biplanes carried by the Carrier
Airships Akron and Macon?

NARSES2

#9
November 17, 2010, 08:03:26 AM
Quote from: Ian the Hunter-Gatherer on November 17, 2010, 07:50:23 AM
I was seriously impressed by the 'Q's..... may even add one of those little gems to my Xmas list  :blink:

Ian

It's a nice kit Ian  :thumbsup:
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van883

#10
December 04, 2010, 01:06:45 AM
I missed this one-but wanted to say how nice it is.
:thumbsup:

Van

PR19_Kit

#11
December 04, 2010, 10:42:51 AM
Quote from: Doc Yo on November 17, 2010, 07:57:23 AM
I will say I was expecting something
a little different though-wasn't "Sparrowhawk" the designation for the biplanes carried by the CarrierAirships Akron and Macon?

It  certainly was, but the only thing the two Sparrowhawks have in common is their name!  ;D

The airship version was nowhere near as sleek looking as kitbasher's version.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

comrade harps

#12
December 04, 2010, 03:01:24 PM
Neat. Such a long, straight nose on the Q.

A P-40Q in 8th Air Force markings with invasion stripes, nose art and a kill scorboard under the cockpit would be pretty cool too.
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