FR P-40N: More screenshots from John Terrell

[mike_cyul]

As beta tester John has been extremely kind and sent yet more screenshots of the upcoming P-40N, taken in his inimitable style, I have to share them!

(For more by John, see the recent thread here (http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?79825-FR-P-40N-News-and-John-Terrell-screenshots) )

The package itself is coming along well, the release version of the flight dynamics is here (thanks to Bernt, aided by Greg), the Manual is 80% done, and just one or two small items to tweak in the models. Shouldn't be long (touch wood).

Mike



Burma Banshee, with Bendix navigation equipment:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_34_zpsf12e08f9.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_33_zps7a9e16cd.jpg

45TH FS, in their home-brewed Pacific coral island scheme:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_31_zpsa5689ecc.jpg

Training, Napier Field, Alabama:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_29_zps9957a7b8.jpg

China CACW :

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_26_zps3e241897.jpg

Brazil FAB:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_47_zps6c124c98.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_46_zps27e320c4.jpg

Russia lend-lease:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_37_zps4ce91412.jpg

RAAF:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_42_zpsb84e7129.jpg

RCAF:

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_39_zpse2cc95a1.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_41_zps9b5432fa.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/John%20Terrell%202/p-40n_40_zps879dd519.jpg

[Ian Warren]

Yes indeedo ! only for 40s and over :icon_lol: <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[skyhawka4m]

The pilot looks much better here......looks like maybe a BOMBER12th texture....VERY NICE!!!!

[mike_cyul]

The pilot looks much better here......looks like maybe a BOMBER12th texture....VERY NICE!!!!

No, all my textures, but I'm sure BOMBER12th (aka John)'s pictures help bring out their best. :)

[Sundog]

I had no idea there would be so many in the release. Excellent work Mike and nice pics John.

[skyhawka4m]

No, all my textures, but I'm sure BOMBER12th (aka John)'s pictures help bring out their best. :)


OUTSTANDING MIKE!!!

[Barnes]

Wow they are good. Looks like there wont be much need to do many repaints as all the ones I would want are there!

Any up to date VC screenshots please?

[Ferry_vO]

You can find some VC shots here:

http://www.flight-replicas.com/P-40NFSX.htm

:)

[flaviossa]

Very nice! Just waiting release!

[TheGrunt]

That looks beautiful! Paint selection and quality is truly top notch! It is nice to hear that release date nears :salute:

[Bomber_12th]

What has been shown thus-far is still just a fraction of the total amount of models and paint schemes. As I've related to Mike, this product is everything I've ever hoped for, and more, in a Warhawk for flight sim (as a reminder, P-40B/C's were Tomahawks, D & E's were Kittyhawks, and from the F on down they were called Warhawks). The external visuals are as accurate as they are stunning - I've found myself just enjoying looking at the lines of the model in the sim. The internal models are full of variations, from one specific variant of the P-40N to the next - the most striking is to sit in the cockpit of the early P-40N-1 (early 'birdcage' canopy and bulkhead design (even a different/early seat pan)), and then sit in the cockpit of one of the later models. You'll notice authentic changes in cockpit finishes, authentic changes in instrument panels (several different types), and different radio hardware, between the various examples included.

Mike, I hope you don't mind, but I thought I would post a couple more screenshots - I love the Russian-marked example!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Flight%20Replicas%20P-40N/p-40n_35_zps5447dc60.jpg~original (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Bomber_12th/media/Flight%20Replicas%20P-40N/p-40n_35_zps5447dc60.jpg.html)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/Bomber_12th/Flight%20Replicas%20P-40N/p-40n_50_zps7ae86e5f.jpg~original (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Bomber_12th/media/Flight%20Replicas%20P-40N/p-40n_50_zps7ae86e5f.jpg.html)

[Sundog]

I've wanted one of these for some PTO and CBI missions, but I can't help thinking how nice it would be if we had a P-39 to go with it. ;)

Mike, don't you know John has work to do?

I kid of course. I'm glad John was one of the testers. Hopefully in a week or so, I won't have to suffer through the awesome screenshots and get to see her in action on my PC. It's been a long wait, but it looks well worth it. Of course, what was a long wait for us was a lot of work for you Mike. Hopefully you will get some time off after it's release and a chance to enjoy our screenshots of your work.

[roger-wilco-66]

Can't wait for that one. Awesome work, Mike!


Cheers,
Mark

[Geomitrak]

I was a little concerned that the pilot figure seemed too small, relative to the aircraft, but these latest shots above reassure me. What a lovely model this is.

[Bill Kestell]

The "Burma Banshee" is just the ticket for my FSX CBI install ... that's her airspace afterall! I've now completed 47 missions from Chick Marrs Quinn's THE ALUMINIUM TRAIL (listing of aircraft losses in the CBI theater from 1942 through 1945) for about 147 hours crossing "The Rock Pile".

If you want the fun and challenge of "flying the beam" (navigating by compass headings and ndb signals) download Alex Nicholson's "cbixv1" scenery (works in both FSX and Acceleration). The community has all the aircraft you'll ever need (C-46s, C-47s, C-53s, C-54s, C-87s and C-109s) to fly all the "transport types" missions. Throw in some really crappy weather (solid overcast up to ... and sometimes ... above your cruising altitude of 21,000 feet, mix in some nasty wind ... and rain and icing just for fun. Get the picture? How hard can it be ... afterall Chabua to Kunming is just a little 3 hour or so flight?

So ... I'll be waiting for your release date!!!:kilroy:

[Lionheart]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really looking good!

:medals:

[Ferry_vO]

Get the picture? How hard can it be ... afterall Chabua to Kunming is just a little 3 hour or so flight?


Now imagine doing the same thing in a big powerful fighter, with zero visibility over the nose, a big engine and a tailwheel with no steering and no tail wheel lock.. :kilroy:

Once in the air it's a sweetheart though, unless you get her into a stall..

Having said that, I've had a few hours in the beta and this P-40 is comparable in every aspect to John's Mustangs, and I'm sure you will love it! :applause:

[Ferry_vO]

Not as good as John's, but here are a few shots of my own:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-0523-59-14-34_zpse46f93e6.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-0523-59-14-34_zpse46f93e6.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-0700-07-41-53_zps4a596c14.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-0700-07-41-53_zps4a596c14.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-1500-09-43-41_zpscb8149a6.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-1500-09-43-41_zpscb8149a6.jpg.html)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-1500-22-07-53_zps6d1acab0.jpg~original (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/Ferror/media/Flightsim/fsx2013-07-1500-22-07-53_zps6d1acab0.jpg.html)

:applause:

[MudMarine]

I want! Hurry up!! :-)

[Mach3DS]

Nothing to do with the airplane, but kudos on the pilot figure. He looks fantastic! It's always a huge plus, when the pilot detail matches the aircraft. Adds believability and authenticity to the final product. Good job!

[Bomber_12th]

I thought this was rather appropriate to share here, given the aircraft type and color scheme present: http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=50284

Pretty cool!

[Bradburger]

Wonderful screenshots!

As I said, really looking forward to having an accurate representation of a late model P-40.

My appetite was wetted for it even more after seeing 'Little Jeanne' at Flying Legends yesterday! :jump:

Cheers

Paul

[mike_cyul]

Just thought I'd add a couple of screenshots of the version the beta tester's don't have at present, which is the most stripped-down version used by the SEFTS (Single Engine Fighter Training Squadrons), this one sporting a replacement lower engine cowling. The "Parrot" training version, while unarmed, is essentially still complete, while this version has neither weapons, gunsight assemby nor ice window. A very lively and spirited version to fly. Might be good for racing, too!

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/FR_P-40N/fsscr074_zpsedbcf069.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/FR_P-40N/fsscr076_zps5bbc69dc.jpg

And as Barnes asked for some up to date VC shots, the above is one, while here for now are the versions of the main instrument panels that are in the package. I'll try and post more before the package is released.


http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/PanelsAll_zps0cf4b4bc.png


This view below is of the most complex VC, the one equipped with Bendix navigation equipment, which is identical to the finished VC but without the gauge limit markings you can see in the screenshot above.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/FR_P-40N/95_zpsb4683f01.jpg

[Wingnut172N]

Looks great! Is the gear sequence captured like A2A where one strut sometimes remains fully extended while the other retracts fully? To me the iconic P-40 image is a squadron of aircraft just getting airborne with one wheel hanging in the breeze...:cool:

[mike_cyul]

Bernt and I actually spent quite a bit of time looking at P-40 videos to see the retraction sequence for all three gear, as it turned out we had different ideas of what they should do. I turns out that no two P-40's are exactly alike. For example, in some the tailwheel retracts first, in others it retracts last. I guess it all depends on the path of least resistance in the hydraulic circuit. The model retracts in the way we sort of saw the most of, and yes, the main gear does not retract with equal speed.

[roger-wilco-66]

Hey Mike,

I love these cockpit shots! You really did an amazing job on that model, in my opinion. I hardly can wait until this is released and I can fly it from Munda or Barakoma in the Solomons.

Best,
Mark

[Barnes]

Bernt and I actually spent quite a bit of time looking at P-40 videos to see the retraction sequence for all three gear, as it turned out we had different ideas of what they should do. I turns out that no two P-40's are exacly alike. For example, in some the tailwheel retracts first, in others it retracts last. I guess it all depends on the path of least resistance in the hydraulic circuit. The model retracts in the way we sort of saw the most of, and yes, the main gear does not retract with equal speed.

Hi Mike - it looks like your best ever product is coming - well done. Now stop showing me screens and show me where I pay!!! :jump:

[Bomber_12th]

Note how when Curtiss built these aircraft to be the lightest/fastest of the breed, one of the items they simply left out that was present in earlier aircraft was the landing gear and flap indicator gauge. This leaves you checking the physical indicators out on the wings (little yellow poles that pop up as the gear lowers and locks), and a single indicator on the port wing for the flap position (marked in thirds).

I like the looks of that SEFTS variant, Mike! Speaking of P-40N's and racing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/99832812@N00/5015934733/

[mike_cyul]

I like the looks of that SEFTS variant, Mike! Speaking of P-40N's and racing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/99832812@N00/5015934733/


Nice!

[fsxar177]

Mike,
Excellent, excellent, excellent! Loving the stripped down version!

Can't wait!

- Joseph

[Bomber_12th]

As I related to Mike, one of the best statements concerning the P-40 that I've ever heard or read is the following, spoken by well known warbird pilot and author Jeff Ethell, as he was flying the P-40E AK940 from Geneseo in one of those old Jeff Ethell check-outs:

"After years of reading that the P-40 couldn't maneuver, particularly with the Zero, I had come to accept the general opinion that it was out-classed by everything else flying. Sitting here in the cockpit with the controls at my hands, having written a book about the aircraft and having said all those things, the accepted history just isn't accurate. No question it didn't have the top speed and high altitude performance of later fighters. It did have the best maneuverability of the American fighters, and many pilots, particularly in China, preferred it over the Mustang. I can shove the throttle forward and point the nose down and I can get 400 mph in short order."

Some great displays of what the P-40 can do:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXg6ajalYRA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwxRWktOuM0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFR__ut0LzE ("The nicest ailerons of any aircraft of the period. A roll rate that was far greater than either the Spitfire or the P-51 Mustang.")

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMZNOe6-770 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WMZNOe6-770) (One of my absolute favorite warbird videos still, by our very own Bradburger.)

[Ferry_vO]

("The nicest ailerons of any aircraft of the period. A roll rate that was far greater than either the Spitfire or the P-51 Mustang.")


I recently got a DVD about WW2 fighter planes, and on that Mark Hanna makes a very similar statement, and he would know!

[Bradburger]

As I related to Mike, one of the best statements concerning the P-40 that I've ever heard or read is the following, spoken by well known warbird pilot and author Jeff Ethell, as he was flying the P-40E AK940 from Geneseo in one of those old Jeff Ethell check-outs:
[I]
"After years of reading that the P-40 couldn't maneuver, particularly with the Zero, I had come to accept the general opinion that it was out-classed by everything else flying. Sitting here in the cockpit with the controls at my hands, having written a book about the aircraft and having said all those things, the accepted history just isn't accurate. No question it didn't have the top speed and high altitude performance of later fighters. It did have the best maneuverability of the American fighters, and many pilots, particularly in China, preferred it over the Mustang. I can shove the throttle forward and point the nose down and I can get 400 mph in short order."


I recently got a DVD about WW2 fighter planes, and on that Mark Hanna makes a very similar statement, and he would know!

Thanks for the links John.

It is true,and widely regarded amongst current Warbird pilots that the P-40 has some of the best ailerons and roll rate out of all the WWII fighters they have flown. The late Ray Hanna always used to praise them (think of all the other fighters he has flown), and current Warbird & Historic display pilot Charlie Brown says they have "The best set of ailerons in the business". (The latter quote was from Howard Cook's article in a recent Pilot Magazine about flying the vintage wings of Canada P40N-1).

It's clear that the P-40 reputation suffered mainly because of the Alisons lack of two speed and/or two stage supercharger, meaning it's performance at altitude suffered, compared with some of the other fighters. However, down low, it was quite capable and fast (as has been mentioned, it picked up speed in the dive very well), and it would seem lots of pilots both old & new have a great deal of affection for it.

On the down side, it could be a handful in a crosswind (it would seem the Pilots Manuals say NOT to land in a crosswind, and give no advice on the technique if you have to!) And from the Pilots reports I have read, it appears to have an alarming tendency to yaw to the right as speed picks up in a dive (more alarming when you first experience it I suppose), and is much more fiddley with regards to directional trim changes with power, compared to some of it's other WWII stablemates.

It also has a tendency to ground loop if the tailwheel breaks out of the 30 degree steering range and into full travel, and heats up quickly on the ground, despite having the radiator directly behind the propwash.

But I guess like everything, the bad balances with the good!

Cheers

Paul

[Ian Warren]

Well you don't get a cockpit more honest than that , a superb display of screens :cool: .... I could see Paul "Naki" having to sell one his kids, you don't have one of the New Zealands best known RNZAF's 11 victory Flg Off Geoff Fisken P-40 "Wairarapa Wildcat" as your avatar for years for no reason. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[txnetcop]

I lived just a block over from "Tex" Hill as a kid. All kids loved to talk to him about flying and combat maneuvers. Tex said many times that "the P-40 was the finest fighter ever flown at low altitudes...most combat occurred at the lower altitudes over China anyway."

AWESOME MIKE...SIMPLY AWESOME!!!
Ted

[mike_cyul]

On the down side, it could be a handful in a crosswind (it would seem the Pilots Manuals say NOT to land in a crosswind, and give no advice on the technique if you have to!)
Paul

I don't know if this is just a feature of later Manuals (mine is September 1944), but in this P-40N Manual it states for crosswind landings:

"In a cross wind or in strong gusts, about half flaps are recommended with a tail high landing. Land with power "ON" provided sufficient runway is available, at 95 to 100 IAS."

So perhaps they were becomming aware of necessities. :)

Mike

[Bradburger]

I don't know if this is just a feature of later Manuals (mine is September 1944), but in this P-40N Manual it states for crosswind landings:

"In a cross wind or in strong gusts, about half flaps are recommended with a tail high landing. Land with power "ON" provided sufficient runway is available, at 95 to 100 IAS."

So perhaps they were becomming aware of necessities. :)

Mike

Ah, yes, I seem to recall now that in some of the P40 PMs I have, they include this advice.

What I mentioned above was from Howard Cook's article for Pilot magazine, but I just checked the manuals I have for comparison.

It's the P40D & E one that gives this advice.

So as you say, they must have become aware of the necessities!

Cheers

Paul

[Naki]

Well you don't get a cockpit more honest than that , a superb display of screens :cool: .... I could see Paul "Naki" having to sell one his kids, you don't have one of the New Zealands best known RNZAF's 11 victory Flg Off Geoff Fisken P-40 "Wairarapa Wildcat" as your avatar for years for no reason.

This is certainly looking very good!

I was going to mention that the P-40 was Ray Hanna's favorite aircraft (even more so than the Spitfire) but somebody beat me to it. A very under-rated aircraft the P-40.

Ian; been a stickler for accuracy, Geoff Fiskin's P-40 was a M (and a K for a while) so I am willing to wait for FRs P-40M when its come's out. Not sure whether a K is coming but I believe Mike is making a M. Great to see a RNZAF scheme on the N on release anyway.

Here's some interesting info on Geoff Fiskin and some great info on the Wairarapa Wildcat

http://rnzaf.hobbyvista.com/gf.html

[Ian Warren]

This is certainly looking very good!

Ian; been a stickler for accuracy, Geoff Fiskin's P-40 was a M (and a K for a while) so I am willing to wait for FRs P-40M when its come's out. Not sure whether a K is coming but I believe Mike is making a M. Great to see a RNZAF scheme on the N on release anyway.

Here's some interesting info on Geoff Fiskin and some great info on the Wairarapa Wildcat


Think this being a super hot potato as this model is and with the reception its getting course i do believe recall there was talk covering the earlier birds and i believe might have to do some jiggling and get your FS-PC up and and running.

And from the looks off it you have only a few days before you get teased to buggery and then there is the NZFF..you just won't be able to get away from it.....You Will Crack :icon_lol:

[Bomber_12th]

Thank you for sharing that link, Naki, I have enjoyed reading that page!

Having looked through the manual that Mike has put together for this product, one of the minor items mentioned is about the current P-40 population that exists today. The general consensus is that there is about 75+ P-40's remaining in existence today (probably more, considering all of the P-40 wrecks that are in storage pending restoration, and the little known examples which are currently under restoration). Of these, there are currently roughly 30 airworthy examples around the world of all makes, and of these, 11 are P-40N's.


Here's the list I have of airworthy P-40N's that are currently capable of flying (this list doesn't include the TP-40N owned by Kermit Weeks). Several of these are combat vets from the Pacific Theatre, and all would make great subjects for repaints:

42-104687 Allan Arthur VH-ZOC - Albury (Australia)
42-104730 The Kittyhawk Partnership ZK-CAG - Wanaka (New Zealand)
42-104827 Mike Potter / VWoC CF-VWC - Gatineau (Canada)
42-104977 Mike Spaulding VH-MIK - Mareeba (Australia)
42-105192 Ed Maloney / Planes of Fame Museum N85104 - Chino, CA (USA)
42-105306 Chris Prevost N540TP - Sonoma, CA (USA)
42-105861 John Fallis N49FG - Lafayette, LA (USA)
42-105867 Commemorative Air Force N1226N - Gainesville, TX (USA)
42-105915 SDPA F-AZKU - La Ferté-Alais (France)
42-106396 John Paul N1195N - Caldwell, ID (USA)
44-7369 Cavanaugh Flight Museum N40PN - Addison, TX (USA)


P-40N's considered airworthy but not flown:

42-105526 Craig Schulz N942KH - Santa Rosa, CA (USA) - A fantastic completely airworthy restoration, but sadly stored as a collector's investment.
44-7084 Palm Springs Air Museum N999CD - Palm Springs, CA (USA) - Static, pending future museum operation.


P-40N's currently under restoration to airworthy (others being restored for static display are not listed):

42-104728 (A29-446) - RAAF Vet
42-104818 (A29-405) - RAAF Vet
42-104954 - 5th AF Vet
42-104959 - 49th FG Vet
42-104986 - 49th FG Vet
42-105120 - 343rd FG Vet
42-105526 - 49th FG Vet "The Saint"

[Naki]

Interesting list John...Allan Arthur's P-40N was restored in NZ (as was Vintage Wings of Canada's P-40N) and I saw it at Wanaka before it headed to Australia. ZK-CAG (which I think now lives at Ardmore, Auckland) I have seen many times (yet to see those live guns firing though!)...Allan Arthur's has the earlier style canopy.

Alan Arthur's P-40 fresh out of restore in 2006 at Wanaka

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ZK-CAG in 2006 also at Wanaka (had three P-40s at the show that year) in a temp scheme for show - doesn't usually have a shark mouth which all 3 had at Wanaka
http://[IMG]http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/Naki_04/P40nnzMedium.jpg (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/Naki_04/media/P40nnzMedium.jpg.html)

[SPman]

Allan Arthur's is an ex - RNZAF machine - NZ 3125, flying in Australia, whereas CAG is ex RAAF flying in New Zealand (at least it's in it's original colour scheme)

[Bradburger]

Looks like the release date is getting close: -

http://www.flight-replicas.com/P-40N_basepage.htm

:jump:

Cheers

Paul

[Ian Warren]

Jimmy Jillickers ... :cool: ennie menie minie mo ... i'll take the big juicy package :icon_lol: <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[Naki]

Cool just in time for my new FS PC that arrived today

[MudMarine]

Looks like I need to save $00.00?? Point being....it's worth the price to me!

[Naki]

Allan Arthur's is an ex - RNZAF machine - NZ 3125, flying in Australia, whereas CAG is ex RAAF flying in New Zealand (at least it's in it's original colour scheme)


They shoud swap :mixedsmi: - there is a P-40E in NZ that's ex RNZAF and is in Chinese colours which is annoying - hopefully it will revert back to RNZAF colours one day. There is an ex RNZAF aircraft in the US which is in RNZAF colours.

[Ian Warren]

Cool just in time for my new FS PC that arrived today
Arr ya lucky bugger Paul :icon_lol: I have to run mine on an old 3 year machine ... your P-40 would look sparking new ;)


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[Yob]

it sure would look nice, still waiting on bits for my rig, like MB and CPU

[Bomber_12th]

Hey Mike, I thought you might like this. Not a P-40N, but this, the latest P-40 that will be returning to the air, a P-40K, is nearing final completion at Fagen Fighters/Warhawks Inc. in Granite Falls, Minnesota. The restoration features a level of attention to detail that you won't find in most any other P-40 restoration. Original period correct 'Reed & Prince' screws have been used, not 'Phillips' screws. The armament is fully out-fitted and rigged (over 150 parts required for each gun bay), with the solenoids wired up to the trigger on the stick. Also the aircraft is fitted with original and functioning wartime radios, which will be used with the original WWII ground radios that are installed in the museum's authentically recreated WWII forward airfield control tower. Throughout, the aircraft has all of the original Curtiss factory finishes, fittings, and other details. The aircraft is being finished as Col. John "Jack" Chennault's aircraft of the "Aleutian Tigers" (11th FS, 343rd FG).

Tonight was the aircraft's first engine run in 70 years (during WWII it flew in combat with the Soviet AF, and was later recovered from Russia in the early 90's I believe). Tomorrow the aircraft will likely be flying again for the first time in 70 years. ; ) The aircraft is scheduled to attend EAA Oshkosh next week, and sure to be an award winner!

Here is a photo from Fagen Fighters taken earlier tonight (well-known warbird pilot Kevin Eldridge is seen in the cockpit, and will be test-piloting the aircraft).

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And here are some earlier photos that were shared by Tri-State Aviation (note the hand-painted nose art).

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[Ian Warren]

:icon_lol: Lucky that's only a pose cos the driver is going the wrong way :icon_lol: ....... Ohp's :running:<input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setT imeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

[roger-wilco-66]

Excellent images, John! Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,
Mark

[Ferry_vO]

John, I'm confused.. Right on my desk is an Aeroplane magazine from January 2007, with a story about Ron Fagen's restoration of a P-40K in the same colors, and it even has air-to-air photos!
The c/n of that aircraft is 42-10256 with registration N401WH; is it the same aircraft or does he have two identical ones?

[Bomber_12th]

Hey Ferry, this is a different one, registered N402WH, with the serial number 42-10083. I'm not all that excited about the paint scheme, as it is very similar to what has been done before, but it will look different than N401WH, which was their first P-40 restoration (their last P-40 restoration was the, also award-winning, E-model N4420K which is finished in an authentic North Africa scheme). They sold P-40K N401WH a few years ago to the Texas Flying Legends museum, so they perhaps were looking at having another P-40 painted in Aleutian Tiger markings. They have something like 4-5 more P-40 projects in the pipeline (as well as an SB2C Helldiver, and a B-25J currently under detailed restoration and fitting-out at Aero Trader (this being the former "Sunday Punch")).

Here are some more photos showing the nose art application in progress, doing it the old-fashion way - the artist is Dave Reiser.

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[Ian Warren]

Here are some more photos showing the nose art application in progress, doing it the old-fashion way - the artist is Dave Reiser.

Now that is a great series showing the planning , execution and the finish work - as real as you can get.

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[mike_cyul]

John, love the photos and info. I particularly like how they have the handpainted look of the nose art.

A small FYI, the Flight Replicas P-40N website pages are now live. This is NOT the release, it will just give anyone interested a chance to see the available packages, and have a look at the Manual (which can be download for free).

Click here for the P-40N Homepage. (http://www.flight-replicas.com/P-40N_basepage.htm)


(And Tim, thanks for your patience!)

:)


Mike

[fsxar177]

Mike,

This has been one of my most anticipated add-ons for 2013. The work you have done looks extraordinary, with detail and accuracy, it looks like a work of art. I have downloaded the manual, and will begin to digest it! I can almost hear that Allison purr now!

Thanks!!

- Joseph