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Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 12:40 PM UTC
Luciano Satornetti has spotted a real gem scheduled for release by Airfix next year! The new-tool P-40B should be an instant hit worldwide.
New Airfix P-40B – an American Classic
There is do doubting that the Curtiss P-40 was one of the most important US fighter aircraft of WWII. It remained in production until the end of 1944 and was produced in more numbers than any other US fighter, except for the Mustang and Thunderbolt – importantly, it served with many overseas air forces and allowed them to challenge Axis aggression all over the world.
For many modellers, the distinctive profile of the Curtiss P-40B in the larger 1/48th scale will prove to be an irresistible combination. The extra size afforded by a 1/48th scale model tooling really does allow the Airfix design team to incorporate a lot more detail into their models, and with a number of new toolings recently announced in this scale it seems as if these larger aircraft are proving popular with the modeller. One thing is certain – when built, these really are the ideal size in which to display a single engine fighter model and help to convey a real sense of the power of these magnificent machines.
The new P-40B project began with the detailed research that marks any new Airfix model tooling. In this case, the designers were allowed to inspect original construction plans and detailed technical drawings. Fortunately, they were also able to view an actual aircraft as the UK is lucky enough to have an example of the P-40C on the display circuit - a research trip to Duxford was arranged, where the Airfix team had access to the magnificent Fighter Collection’s Curtiss P-40C 41-13357.
As we have stressed in previous editions of Aerodrome, the Airfix team has decided to allow information regarding future new tooling releases to be made available to modellers much earlier in the production process than was previously the case, knowing that they still have much work to do before the model is eventually released. This means that we will probably be showing you preliminary computer rendered images of the model, as opposed to actual test model images. It does allow the Airfix modeller to chart the development of a particular future project, whilst you are still busy putting the finishing touches to your own current model project, so you can see what will be tempting you in the months to come. As any new model advances towards release, we will be able to bring you test model images, decal options and box artwork updates along the way.
The 1:48 Curtiss P-40 (A05130) is scheduled for release in August 2016.
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There is do doubting that the Curtiss P-40 was one of the most important US fighter aircraft of WWII. It remained in production until the end of 1944 and was produced in more numbers than any other US fighter, except for the Mustang and Thunderbolt – importantly, it served with many overseas air forces and allowed them to challenge Axis aggression all over the world.
For many modellers, the distinctive profile of the Curtiss P-40B in the larger 1/48th scale will prove to be an irresistible combination. The extra size afforded by a 1/48th scale model tooling really does allow the Airfix design team to incorporate a lot more detail into their models, and with a number of new toolings recently announced in this scale it seems as if these larger aircraft are proving popular with the modeller. One thing is certain – when built, these really are the ideal size in which to display a single engine fighter model and help to convey a real sense of the power of these magnificent machines.
The new P-40B project began with the detailed research that marks any new Airfix model tooling. In this case, the designers were allowed to inspect original construction plans and detailed technical drawings. Fortunately, they were also able to view an actual aircraft as the UK is lucky enough to have an example of the P-40C on the display circuit - a research trip to Duxford was arranged, where the Airfix team had access to the magnificent Fighter Collection’s Curtiss P-40C 41-13357.
As we have stressed in previous editions of Aerodrome, the Airfix team has decided to allow information regarding future new tooling releases to be made available to modellers much earlier in the production process than was previously the case, knowing that they still have much work to do before the model is eventually released. This means that we will probably be showing you preliminary computer rendered images of the model, as opposed to actual test model images. It does allow the Airfix modeller to chart the development of a particular future project, whilst you are still busy putting the finishing touches to your own current model project, so you can see what will be tempting you in the months to come. As any new model advances towards release, we will be able to bring you test model images, decal options and box artwork updates along the way.
The 1:48 Curtiss P-40 (A05130) is scheduled for release in August 2016.
Read this and many other stories on Airfix's Workbench
Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on AEROSCALE.
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