P-40E Warhawk

Item Number: acy12468

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Product Details

This is the P-40E Warhawk Plastic Model Airplane Kit in 1/72 scale by Academy. It represents the iconic World War II fighter aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces and other Allied forces. Known for its distinctive shark mouth nose art, the P-40E was a key aircraft in various theaters of war, including North Africa and the Pacific.

Product Rank

#221 in 1/70-1/79 Scale
#625 in Airplanes
#3751 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic sprues with parts for one P-40E Warhawk model, molded in grey and clear.
Decal sheet for multiple marking options with waterslide decals.
Clear parts for canopy and other transparent elements.
Illustrated instruction manual with assembly steps.

Features

Detailed 1/72nd scale kit for static display only.
59 parts in light grey and clear with fine recessed panel lines.
Detailed wheel wells and landing gear.
Multi part canopy may be posed open or closed.
Cockpit: features instrument panel, seat, control stick and floo rear armour plate.
One drop tank and one bomb included.
Detailed nose radiator assembly and exhaust stacks are separate t facilitate painting..

Requirements & Suggestions

Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
Paint Brushes
Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS)
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement - for major components (Testors, TENAX 7R)
White Glue - for clear parts (Odourless CA or TENAX 7R)
Thick Plastic Cement - for detail parts (CA or Tube Type)
Nice-to-Have Tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter (see XURON), and Airbrush.

Specifications

Scale: 1/72
Length: Approximately 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) when assembled.
Wingspan: Approximately 6.7 inches (17 cm) when assembled.
Skill Level: Intermediate (recommended for ages 14 and up).
Manufacturer: Academy
Item Number: 12468
Material: Plastic
Assembly Required: Yes
Paint and Glue: Not included (sold separately).
Type: Airplane

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews consistently praise the kit for its excellent fit, with parts aligning seamlessly and often requiring minimal to no filler. Many highlight the fine detail in panel lines, cockpit, and exterior features, though some note the cockpit accuracy could be improved and decals can be challenging to apply. Overall, it's described as an easy, enjoyable build suitable for both new and experienced modelers.

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Great kit

By: jeremy.s.michels1

This Academy version is certainly a high quality piece of plastic with finely engraved panel lies (very fine - care will be needed to keep them alive and well), razor sharp trailing edges and some nice detailing in the 'pit. I'm about half way through building the kit and have encountered no problems in construction - the various parts pretty much fall together with virtually invisible seams and there is likely to be no need for any filler.

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Great little Warhawk

By: kajoe55 (Indiana)

I normally like to work in 1/48th scale but my wife purchased this kit for me and I was very pleased. Academy did a great job with this effort as the fit was fantastic. The cockpit is not accurate but gives enough detail in 1/72 scale and you could work to make it better. Panel lines are nice and the final product really looks good. As mentioned, the most impressive attribute of this model is the fit. It could almost be a snap together kit as the vertical stablizers line up easily, the fuselage fits very closely to the main wings (no filling), and the landing gears are strong enough to support the model. I did have a slight problem with the tail gear but it was fixed quickly. Just a general note: When working with the very small parts I would highly encourage you have a mat underneath you. Dropping parts into a carpet can ruin your day. I completed this kit in about 10 hours and its extremely easy to put together and to make it look good. Highly recommended for new modelers or those just getting back into the hobby. Have fun.

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Great kit, so-so decals

By: rlsundquist

Almost everything about this kit is perfect. The fit is perfect. The finely engraved detail in the cockpit and panel lines is perfect. The landing gear is solid. Even the tiniest parts, like the landing gear doors, go on easily; the tail planes and wings fit onto the fuselage with a snap, and the glue is only there as insurance. I enjoyed building this kit so much I ordered another Academy Kittyhawk. (Both this and the P-40M/N kit are essentially the same, only the fuselage is different. Both kits contain alternate canopies, bombs, and drop-tanks for whatever version you prefer). The painting instructions were a bit generic, but generally accurate. The decals look quite good on the sheet, but are a bit thick and require some careful attention to get them right. I used the RAAF option and didn't have too much trouble, but that giant tiger head decal looks tricky.

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