Progress so far. Decided to rescribe the upper cowling once again after doing the last pictures and after checking references which actualy show that the upper cowling panel lines are wrong in the kit after you attach the cowling in place.
Building the N2A gunsight and armor glass from scratch. The common misconception by the early P-40 is that the forward windshield had framework. It is actually the frames of the armored glass that cause this effect.
Olive drab sprayed on. Used AK filters for both colors to give it a bit more worn look. Started with some minor chipping using Ak yellow zinc chromate and AK aluminium. Lost the rigging and windshield gunsight during the process, will add them back later.
Gloss coat, decals and exhausts added. Made chipping with ak metalic wax. After adding mr topcoat gloss it dissapeared.Neded to touch it up. Need to work on making better pictures as the model is actually more lighter tone after the applied filters