[pappy]

Looks awesome Kevin. I purchased one about a month ago and want to re=cover as well. Please tell more about the finishing products you used.

[Sharpy01]

Very cool.

I've been flying the heck out of my TF P-40 in the scheme it came in. Great flyer. The bugs that I have worked out were my own doing. If it survives a few more campaigns, I can see me recovering in the army, pearl harbour scheme done in England a couple years back.

[KevinPerry]

Hi ,

The finishing method is as follows . First a good sanding after removing the covering. Next is 4 to 6 coats of oil base dethvane to seal the wood without warping it . Remember to sand between coats .. 220 grit makes quick work of it. Next step is apply the glass. I use 3/4 ounce from thunderbolt R/C . You now switch to water base varathane. After each coat a light sanding is required . It can take up to 6 coats to completely fill the glass. Next step is primer , sand , then panel lines using drafting tape, primer over the lines, remove the tape, rivits and then finish of your choice ....Hope that helps

KP

[Sharpy01]

....or, I can Iron on some olive drab with grey bottom and take some steel wool to it, slap some decals on and fly the heck outta it.

lol........... don't think I'd score high at an organized competition.

[KevinPerry]

I entered my P-40 into Model Airplane News "pilots projects" in late October for something to do . Check out the upcoming March issue . It was selected as pilot project of the month .
KP