Re: Eduard/Mauve P40 query

Feb 13, 2005 5 Replies

Yes. The major difference between the "M" and the "N" is the addition of the parge plexiglas section behing the framless sliding canopy and the rear decking sheet metal under it. There should also be a clear sprue with the more standard framed sliding canopy and the rear decking covering with the earlier style side windows. There should also be a colored plastic "plug" that goes under the "M" style rear glazing.



As far as I can tell, the L, M, and N were just about the same airframe, externally, except for the aforementioned canopy differences and the fact some early Ls had only two 50 cal guns in each wing instead of three.


FWIW The L was a Merlin powered ship and had the deeper radiator and lacked the air scoop on top of the cowling. It was essentially a lightened F.

Bill Shuey

You're right, Bill. I'd forgotten about the different engine in the "L." Actually, I believe the "L" was an attempt to produce a lightweight fighter. It had a fair amount of armor removed and the reduction in wing guns from 3 to two. As I remember, the crews weren't all that happy with it and many had the armor and wing guns re-added in the field.

They were nicknamed after a stripper as Guipsy Belles or something simular to indicate their "stripped" status.

Gypsy Rose Lee! One of the early queens of the "art".

Bill Shuey who is giving his age away here

Thanks to all for the info

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