DONE: Finished Kittyhawk IV -Curtiss P-40N RAAF 76 Sqn G-SV A29-1140 Group Build - Page 5 - Aircraft of World War II

Airframes · 05-26-2009, 11:32 AM

Wow! The wonders of modern science! Electric sandpaper I'll be blowed! Beats the h*ll out of lots of rubbing, I bet!

Wayne Little · 05-27-2009, 08:01 AM

Njaco · 05-27-2009, 08:08 AM

Don't know how I missed this build! Oz, that cocpit and exhaust work are wonderful!

ozhawk40 · 05-27-2009, 10:55 AM

Research update:

I have received through the kind help of a fellow aussie p-40 expert (A big thanks if he is reading this!), a high res version of the picture I have posted and another has come to light, which I have been able to view.

At the time of the crash 1140 was definitely coded I-SV, not G-SV. Not saying the decals are wrong at this stage as it looks like (to me anyway) that the code has been changed at some point.

Also there was a painted name above the panther head art work which is not on the decal sheet - this may also have been added later and I am still seeking input into the exact name.

Have found more detail regarding pilot, missions flown and 76 squadron activities, which I will share in another update.

Cheers

Ozhawk40

ozhawk40 · 05-27-2009, 11:04 AM

To keep you p-40 lovers happy, here are some photos of another unfortunate event that befell A29-1190, a sister ship to a29-1140. Point to note is the point. Clearly has a natural metal spinner cap. Photos courtesy of the National Australian Archives.

ozhawk40

Airframes · 05-27-2009, 11:18 AM

Great pics ther Peter. The guy pulled off a neat belly landing for sure.

ozhawk40 · 05-27-2009, 11:33 AM

Nope, he didn't.

It was supposed to be a "regular" landing.

(you will note the skid marks on the tarmac - which means the dunlops were well and truly dangled!)

As they say - any landing you walk away from.....

Catch22 · 05-27-2009, 12:11 PM

Now you have me wanting to do a RAAF P-40!

Wurger · 05-27-2009, 01:06 PM

Cool stuff here and nice progress to the P-40.

Airframes · 05-27-2009, 05:06 PM

Oh! Thanks for the explanation Peter! I'd noticed the rubber on the runway, and assumed he'd suffered a collapsed undercart. Toes on the brakes, wheels locked on contact, bendy bend of the gear legs, locking pins shear, and...crunch! Am I right?
So, one massive bollocking and a red mark in the book! Still neat though, unless the prop hitting the deck shock loaded the engine of course.

ozhawk40 · 05-27-2009, 06:38 PM

Airframes

Your analysis is almost spot on. Landing was judged "Heavy", shearing the u/c links. I could post the pilots explanation (a bit of a scream) and the findings, but the pictures tell the story.

Sparks from the tortured metal set the rudder fabric on fire! Ahh, the spectacle of it all!!

cheers

ozhawk40

javlin · 05-27-2009, 07:43 PM

Sparks from the tortured metal set the rudder fabric on fire! Ahh, the spectacle of it all!!

That was the first thing I noticed and was thinking how in the hell did he bring it in?fire explains alot.Kevin

109ROAMING · 05-28-2009, 02:38 AM

Quick! somebody get that P-40 a restoration team! those pics are killer mate

Models coming alongwell!

Wildcat · 05-28-2009, 03:15 AM

Great pics Pete! Thanks for sharing.

Wayne Little · 05-28-2009, 07:25 AM

Excellent pics! thanks....

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05-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#66
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,529	Great pics ther Peter. The guy pulled off a neat belly landing for sure. __________________

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05-27-2009, 10:55 AM	#64
ozhawk40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Live on the Oz West Coast - Perth Posts: 803	Research update: I have received through the kind help of a fellow aussie p-40 expert (A big thanks if he is reading this!), a high res version of the picture I have posted and another has come to light, which I have been able to view. At the time of the crash 1140 was definitely coded I-SV, not G-SV. Not saying the decals are wrong at this stage as it looks like (to me anyway) that the code has been changed at some point. Also there was a painted name above the panther head art work which is not on the decal sheet - this may also have been added later and I am still seeking input into the exact name. Have found more detail regarding pilot, missions flown and 76 squadron activities, which I will share in another update. Cheers Ozhawk40

05-27-2009, 11:33 AM	#67
ozhawk40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Live on the Oz West Coast - Perth Posts: 803	Nope, he didn't. It was supposed to be a "regular" landing. (you will note the skid marks on the tarmac - which means the dunlops were well and truly dangled!) As they say - any landing you walk away from.....

05-27-2009, 01:06 PM	#69
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 15,982	Cool stuff here and nice progress to the P-40. __________________

05-27-2009, 05:06 PM	#70
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11,529	Oh! Thanks for the explanation Peter! I'd noticed the rubber on the runway, and assumed he'd suffered a collapsed undercart. Toes on the brakes, wheels locked on contact, bendy bend of the gear legs, locking pins shear, and...crunch! Am I right? So, one massive bollocking and a red mark in the book! Still neat though, unless the prop hitting the deck shock loaded the engine of course. __________________

05-27-2009, 06:38 PM	#71
ozhawk40 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Live on the Oz West Coast - Perth Posts: 803	Airframes Your analysis is almost spot on. Landing was judged "Heavy", shearing the u/c links. I could post the pilots explanation (a bit of a scream) and the findings, but the pictures tell the story. Sparks from the tortured metal set the rudder fabric on fire! Ahh, the spectacle of it all!! cheers ozhawk40 Last edited by ozhawk40; 05-27-2009 at 06:43 PM.

05-27-2009, 07:43 PM	#72
javlin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MS Posts: 1,154	Sparks from the tortured metal set the rudder fabric on fire! Ahh, the spectacle of it all!! That was the first thing I noticed and was thinking how in the hell did he bring it in?fire explains alot.Kevin __________________ There is no "overkill". There is only "open fire" and "I need to reload". A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go. "We don't want war. Nor will we tolerate slavery." "A free man would rather die on his feet than live on his knees."

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05-28-2009, 03:15 AM	#74
Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 4,763	Great pics Pete! Thanks for sharing. __________________

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Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 14,801	Excellent pics! thanks.... __________________

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