P-40F

Jim Hutter
Were the AMT airplanes from this period actually reboxed Otaki? If so, I have nothing but fond memories of building Otaki when my local department store began stocking them, circa 1979.

Carlos Cisneros
Yes and No. AMT reboxed the Otaki P-40E. But they also released their own new tool F,K, and N versions. Later under the AmTech label, they made their own new tool P-40E. Along with a new K and a long tail F. I remember picking up and building the Otaki P-40E back in the 70s...

SJ Elrod
Coming along beautifully Carlos...I noticed you did an underlying coat of olive drab...is this for some paint chipping later on weathering?..looking good

Carlos Cisneros
Thank you SJ. I was not planning on any exposed OD. I will do some dry brushed aluminum for wear areas. I just tried painting the sand color over the bare plastic and OD, and preferred the tone that the OD base gave to the sand.