Phil's 1/48 Hasegawa P-40E Warhawk

[PhilJ]

So masking the teeth turned out ok, I decided to outline with a black pen which was messy, I just need a different type (something like a fine permenant felt).
Just need to outline the teeth.
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Let me know your honest opinions on this one, does it look ok or should I have stuck to decal?

[Guest]

Firstly, nice job, I’ve seen that technique in the AK Aircraft FAQ book I have and frequently consult it for things similar to this.

My honest opinion is that it really depends on how good the decal is. I’ve done a sharks mouth once on an RAAF spittie and it looked fantastic with a decal, but the decal was cartograf. The question is this-was it worth the effort ie did it improve the look over the decal? If it did then it’s worth it. If it didn’t, in my own humble opinion it was a waste of time.
Edit-also, using a permanent marker definitely gives it a more inconsistent edge that is noticeable on close inspection
Cheers, John

[papa 695]

It looks good Phil, but like John says did it make it look any better.

[PhilJ]

Firstly, nice job, I’ve seen that technique in the AK Aircraft FAQ book I have and frequently consult it for things similar to this.

My honest opinion is that it really depends on how good the decal is. I’ve done a sharks mouth once on an RAAF spittie and it looked fantastic with a decal, but the decal was cartograf. The question is this-was it worth the effort ie did it improve the look over the decal? If it did then it’s worth it. If it didn’t, in my own humble opinion it was a waste of time.
Edit-also, using a permanent marker definitely gives it a more inconsistent edge that is noticeable on close inspection
Cheers, John

It looks good Phil, but like John says did it make it look any better.

Thanks for that, I think I just didn't want the old decals to go wrong after the last build so I went with the mask effect and it is a bit of piece of mind I suppose. It's a learning curve I suppose at least, hope it will look ok in the final reveal.
Cheers guys

[colin m]

Looking very nice. The paint is great. The sharks mouth, that's a lot of work you've done there. I think I would have tried the decal first, if that failed, then paint. Who am I kidding, if the decal failed, if think I would try to find another decal. I don't have your patience.

[PhilJ]

Just want to point out the wheels and gears that came with this kit. I'm sure you'll agree some kit gears are better than others but these ones are really nice. The recess and male piece fit perfectly.
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[flyjoe180]

Regardless of whether it is better or not than the decal, the painted mouth is awesome paint work. Looking good Phil.

[PhilJ]

Aux fuel tank on and gears in place, nearly there...
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[papa 695]

Looking very good Phil, like you say nearly there.

[flyjoe180]

Looking A1