Great Wall Hobby 1:32 P-40B is a large plastic kit of the American Curtiss P-40B fighter in 1:32 scale. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted.
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An injection-molded plastic kit of the Curtiss P-40B fighter in 1:32 scale from Great Wall Hobby. The 1:32 scale means a span of around thirty-five centimeters and matching room for detail in the cockpit, the engine section and the landing gear bays. It is one of the maker's more elaborate kits. The model is meant for building, not for collectors of finished pieces.
The Curtiss P-40B was a single-engine, single-seat fighter of all-metal construction with a liquid-cooled Allison V12 engine. The recognition feature of the type is the low-set nose radiator, which gave the aircraft its characteristic silhouette. The P-40B version was one of the early production variants of the turn of the 1930s and 1940s; in British Commonwealth service the matching fit was designated the Tomahawk. The type entered service in the early part of the Second World War and was used on several fronts, where its sturdy structure and good diving qualities made up for limited performance at high altitude.
A large scale forgives fewer mistakes than a small one. It pays to finish and paint the cockpit before closing the fuselage and to try every larger assembly dry. Glue with thin plastic cement run into the seams by capillary action, as excess is hard to hide in a large scale. Fill and carefully sand the joints on the fuselage and the leading edges; on a model of this size every step shows. Lay down a primer before painting, which at the same time reveals unfinished joints. An airbrush is practically a necessity in this scale — large areas cannot be covered evenly with a brush. Spray gloss clear compatible with the paint used under the decals, work in a softener once dry and finally unify the surface with a matte or satin clear coat.
The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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