P-40 Warhawk Wood Cutaway

Wood Cutaway Model of Curtiss P-40E Warhawk, No. 11456, Flown by Col. Robert L. Scott, 23rd Fighter Group, 14th AAF, Burma 1942

Overall Size: 20½" x 8½"

Made in the U.S.A., each cutaway is an accurate, three dimensional, architectural model. The pieces are multi-layer, micro-cut, wood cutaway constructions, reflecting the utmost in detail and attention to accuracy.

Original blueprints and period photographs along with hand measurements, if possible, are used for the creation of each design. Approximately two months is then devoted to drawing the original multi-layer template for each item.

Original construction blueprints, photographs, deck plans, books and even advertising brochures are used to guarantee the accuracy of each cutaway. Approximately two months is then devoted to drawing the original multi-layer template for each item. Once the design work is complete, a computer-controlled laser is then used to cut and mark specially selected layers of basswood. After a layer has been cut, it is cleaned and carefully mounted to a baltic blue matte board. A total of six layers of basswood are hand assembled for each cutaway. When the cutaway is complete, it is then sealed behind glass in a cherry finish hardwood frame.

The highest level of quality in both work and materials is maintained to ensure museum quality cutaways. This integrity in both design and modeling skill has brought endorsements by many of the nation's museums, historical societies and memorial associations.

The P-40 fighter/bomber was the last of the famous "Hawk" line produced by Curtiss Aircraft and was the first American fighter capable of speeds greater than 300 mph. It was the mount of the "Flying Tigers", who are credited with the destruction of 286 Japanese planes with a loss of eight pilots. The P-40 was created by mating the P-36 airframe with the liquid cooled Allison V-12 (V-1710) engine in 1936. It was rushed into production as the war clouds gathered and was the Army's front line fighter in the first part of the war.