P-40 M/n Nightfighter

[cthulhu77]

Finally located a kit yesterday, and started the molding process:

[philp]

I am assuming wing mounted.  Going with the double bubble like the 38 or just a GIB?

Neat idea.

[cthulhu77]

First mold of the radar pod:

[cthulhu77]

I am assuming wing mounted.  Going with the double bubble like the 38 or just a GIB?

Neat idea.

Kind of a mix between the Moskito and the Corsair nightfighter...some receiving antennae, but with the wing pod...single seater, lots of rockets, and a change out of guns.

[Brian da Basher]

Looks very intriguing, Greg! I've never imagined the P-40 as a night fighter. This should be very interesting!

Brian da Basher

[Eddie M.]

It's going to be a great pleasure to see your work! B)
  Eddie  

[GTX]

Greg,

Interesting concept - look forward to the final result.  I assume you would also be adding flame dampeners?

Regards,

Greg

[cthulhu77]

But of course!

   Here is the first rough in of the radar screen on the control panel:

[John Howling Mouse]

Cool, baby.

Cool.

B)  

[Daryl J.]

RTV and resin by hand.   Yesss!


Daryl J.

[Maverick]

Can't remember who it was, but somebody (i think on here), did a twin stick P-40 nightfighter variant called the 'Kittiwake' IIRC.  One seriously interesting piece of hardware there, total whiff and totally awesome.

Mav

[Captain Canada]

Hey, that clip ain't meant for holding plastic parts........



Nice work so far ! As for the radar pod castings, you made two halves that you need to glue together ? I've got a kit for casting resin, but have been too chicken to try it yet.....

 

[K5054NZ]

Can't remember who it was, but somebody (i think on here), did a twin stick P-40 nightfighter variant called the 'Kittiwake' IIRC.

      How DARE you!!!!! The Kittiwake was the naval version, licence-built by Fairey!!!!! Not some rag-tag two seat nightfighter! For shame!!!!!

^_^ I like this concept! Looking forward to seeing the end result, Gregman!


Zac
(father of the Curtiss-Fairey P-40H Kittiwake)

[Maverick]

Sorry 'bout that Zac.  Do you recall the twin seat nightfighter tho?  It was a sweet build.

Mav

[cthulhu77]

Look out for Zac when it comes to P-40's!

  Here's where I am so far...interior washes and the pod: