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| Special Hobby P-40N; Anyone got one yet? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 25 2018, 12:52 PM (420 Views) | |
| jvenables | Jan 25 2018, 12:52 PM Post #1 |
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Has anyone managed to get their hands on the Special Hobby P-40N yet? I see they are #2 in Hannants "Top 10" list and my finger has been hovering over the mouse button to place an order a few times. But before I do, I'd really like to hear a first impression from someone with the kit (rather than just CAD images and pre-release sprue shots) but without the manufacturer's promotional spiel. If I didn't already have a lifetime's supply of P-40s in the stash I'd throw caution to the wind and just order a few! But I'd like to know if the SH kit is truly a worthwhile improvement over the current crop. I am confident it is all that has been promised, but Id just like to hear it from someone with the plastic in their hands. |
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James from Brisbane, Australia Now living in Laos Nil illegitimi carborundum | |
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| Timmay! | Jan 25 2018, 02:50 PM Post #2 |
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I have not got them yet, but I have a couple on the way. Timmay!
Edited by Timmay!, Jan 25 2018, 02:51 PM.
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| jvenables | Jan 25 2018, 03:00 PM Post #3 |
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Please let us know what they're like once they arrive. I just noticed that as of today Hannants have the P-40E in stock too. |
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James from Brisbane, Australia Now living in Laos Nil illegitimi carborundum | |
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| Chuck1945 | Jan 25 2018, 03:35 PM Post #4 |
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I was looking at Hannant's for something else and also saw that. My order (including the SH P-40N) shipped yesterday I chose 'with tracking' this time, so hopefully it will move through customs more quickly than my previous order which took three weeks
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Chuck Eastern WA, USA Finished 2018: Eduard Spitfire IXc, VIII, Monogram/Starfighter BFC-2 On the active bench: Eduard Bf 110C, Hasegawa B-24D, SH P-40E | |
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| Blekster | Jan 26 2018, 12:39 AM Post #5 |
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I ordered a few plus some other items direct from Special Hobby, but like others, I am still waiting for the package to arrive. It does look like a solid kit though. |
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| walrus | Jan 26 2018, 03:46 AM Post #6 |
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A little horse d'oeuvre by way of a video unboxing. If you are wondering why I called it a horse d'oeuvre that isn't ham in the vol au vents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RtPZZeBmt0 |
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| jvenables | Jan 26 2018, 11:37 AM Post #7 |
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Horse's doovers?
Is it Spam? |
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James from Brisbane, Australia Now living in Laos Nil illegitimi carborundum | |
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| erussell | Jan 26 2018, 08:58 PM Post #8 |
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vol-au-vet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzLOiP5C9s I am sure we will get some P-40s in due course Edited by erussell, Jan 26 2018, 08:59 PM.
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| Tommy | Mar 16 2018, 09:25 PM Post #9 |
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Just resurrecting this thread - for those who may be interested, Special Hobby are releasing their version of 'overtrees' for this and the P-40E. They are calling it 'basic' Cheers |
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| jvenables | Mar 17 2018, 02:38 AM Post #10 |
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That's good to know. This is exactly what I recommended to Petr when he first posted some images here. With so many possibilities from existing aftermarket decal sheets, an "Overtrees" / "Joy Pack" style of release makes perfect sense. |
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James from Brisbane, Australia Now living in Laos Nil illegitimi carborundum | |
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Timmay!
I chose 'with tracking' this time, so hopefully it will move through customs more quickly than my previous order which took three weeks
12:22 AM Jul 11