[HotTrap429]

Just received the new Forces of Valor P-40C. My recommendation: BUY IT!!!!!

This is a great model especially since it's our first die cast 1940-41 era P-40. I love the EasyModel versions, but this one beats those hands down.

Pros: The model is heavy. It weighs in at about 1/2 pound of metal and it's a sturdy plane. The panel lines are finely engraved and they are not blackened. The dimensions appear spot on. The details in the engine are unbelievable from the turbo-charger to the hood guns. Colors are excellent and the tampo prints are thin and crisp. Beautiful landing gear and struts. The struts even have molded hydraulic lines on them and the tires have grooves! WOW!

Cons: Putting this thing together was a little tedious as the entire wheel well has to be glued in. Fit wasn't great and I had to trim with my Exacto knife and glue both wheel wells in. Tail wheel didn't fit at all and needed the same treatment. No guns on the hood though the blisters are there. The hoods don't fit tight, but for the plus of the superb engine detail, they aren't that bad. The pilot is not a Matchbox quality pilot, but he doesn't detract too much. The wing guns are too long, have no powder burns, and are not the right color. Small things that really are minor and should not deter you from adding this beauty to your collection.

On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a 8.5 to 9.0 especially considering the price I paid: about $11.99 plus shipping.

Here's some pictures.

[jim]

It looks superb and thanks to a kind and considerate member of the Hanger forum I am looking forward to one arriving (if the postman doesnt take a shine to it) over here. Thanks for posting the photos.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Great Pictures and review...
I can't wait to get mine next week.
JP

[mikeb1958]

Originally Posted by STARMAN 352ND

Great Pictures and review...
I can't wait to get mine next week.
JP

Yes, mine too! It is in the mail along with the FOV German Half Trac with 6 side rockets. Christmas came early...again.

[Louie]

Thanks for the review funny isn't it Corgi could harldy match this.

[SKUNKY]

Trap, I think this is a prime candidate for a little weathering job, whaddaya think?.....Is it my imagination, or does the fuselage seem a bit "tall" or something......Oh never mind, for 12 bucks it's a pretty cool example of an all-too-rare in the diecast world B/C Hawk.

[HotTrap429]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

Trap, I think this is a prime candidate for a little weathering job, whaddaya think?.....Is it my imagination, or does the fuselage seem a bit "tall" or something......Oh never mind, for 12 bucks it's a pretty cool example of an all-too-rare in the diecast world B/C Hawk.

Yeah Skunky, the basic model could use some "sprucing up". I wanted to show it to everyone the way it comes out of the box. I'll be weathering mine. It does seem to sit a little high, but it looks worse in the pictures.

[Charley]

sorry but what scale is it?

[SKUNKY]

1/72nd.....

[flyXwire]

Great review and pics, thanks!

Hey HotTrap, can you give us the scoop of the other P-40 B/C schemes from FOV? Does the packageing have any pictures on the back? Thanks, bud!