P40 Series 400 Build.

[mattking]

I always found ideas in others work, so I am just passing along some work I did


Wanted actual wheel wells. Landing gear will be fixed down.

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Solid wing tips made by laminating scrap, rough carving then filing and sanding to shape.
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Extra stringers in body and wings. Test fitting wing assembly.



Planked the body and part of the wings.




Solid and scratch built tail and rudder.






filling and sanding the body. Very long process.







mocking up the fit and such. Wings covered in tissue and sealed.




Guns from brass tubing. Hand formed mounts for them.



Balsa fairings for the wing to body.



Working on the underside.


Nearly finished. Hand carved drop tank and the propellers are each hand formed from balsa and incorporated into stock plastic nose.

[kittyfritters]

That is absolutely gorgeous!

Howard

[Bill Gaylord]

Nice job! Don't see people using guide coating much anymore, for an overall straight filled and sanded finish.

[DenisCullinan]

The craftsmanship is utterly amazing! I'm spending some extra time just looking at thebphotos!

[heywooood]

Beautiful work ! I love the added detail around the MG's and landing gear. You have really fared in the cowling nicely too.

Real nice paint and finish as well! Excellent - just terrific.

[Coloradoken]

Excellent work. Thats craftsmanship.

[akjgardner]

Outstanding work

[Balsa Pilot]

absolutely LOVELY!!! Your craftsmanship sets a very high bar.

[mikew]

Very Nice job!

[donnier]

Matt,
Beautiful work!! What product do you use to "fill" the body after you are done sheathing it and before you sand it? Thanks!
Don Rhoads

[liale]

You have done an amazing job. The seamless fuselage intrigues me. I have not found a workable product to get that level of smoothness. What is your secret?

[Scott]

She's a beauty.

[DenisCullinan]

The guide-coating idea is a stroke of genius! My hat's off.