This is an older mold from Monogram, but it is still a good one. The model includes a well detailed cockpit which features an engraved instrument panel, molded ribs and controls on side walls, a detailed seat, control stick and flap handle, throttle controls, and a detailed pilot figure. Other features include operating wing flaps and the optic gun sight. For an old kit, the engineering is fantastic. The only filling and sanding I had to do was to the wing to fuselage gap. I was able to add exhaust staining through a slight application of Tamiya pastels. Painting was straight forward per the kit instructions. The only negative issue I encountered was a weakness in the landing gear struts. They could not support the weight of the model and I needed to strengthen them with a thin piece of stretched plastic sprue glued to the strut and wing. Intended for a builder in the intermediate skill level, this model can be modified into an outstanding representation of an iconic WWII warbird.

This is an older mold from Monogram, but it is still a good one. The model includes a well detailed cockpit which features an engraved instrument panel, molded ribs and controls on side walls, a detailed seat, control stick and flap handle, throttle controls, and a detailed pilot figure. Other features include operating wing flaps and the optic gun sight. For an old kit, the engineering is fantastic. The only filling and sanding I had to do was to the wing to fuselage gap. I was able to add exhaust staining through a slight application of Tamiya pastels. Painting was straight forward per the kit instructions. The only negative issue I encountered was a weakness in the landing gear struts. They could not support the weight of the model and I needed to strengthen them with a thin piece of stretched plastic sprue glued to the strut and wing. Intended for a builder in the intermediate skill level, this model can be modified into an outstanding representation of an iconic WWII warbird.

This kit was easy to build over the week-end but applying those shark teeth was tricky ; just take yer time. Once in place those teeth gave the P 40 a dangerous look ! For the $ this kit is worth it !