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Post by jkb on Aug 14, 2018 9:45:07 GMT
Hi ppl. I decided to lower the stash some more, so i will get a big box out of the way. A P 38 has a rather big box in 32nd scale...  I will keep it simple, OOB and hopefully quick.  |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 14, 2018 10:51:04 GMT
Just where are you going to put that when done  ? Well looking forward to seeing this come to life  . I take it you're trying to deminish your silver/Aluminium paint supply too . |
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Post by Marco on Aug 14, 2018 11:10:57 GMT
I like the guys here because they have big stashs, big work benchs and BIG Showcases... AS I'm love P-38s I'm in to follow it! |
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Post by SteveM on Aug 14, 2018 11:33:20 GMT
The ‘Fork Tailed Devil’! I’m in  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Aug 14, 2018 11:47:59 GMT
Now this is gonna be good! |
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Post by Boots on Aug 14, 2018 18:27:49 GMT
Thats a cool wingy there matey........i`m in  |
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Post by Ian H. on Aug 18, 2018 18:06:04 GMT
Now this is a blast from the past------looking forward to this one because twin-boom anything is just awesome.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by jkb on Aug 20, 2018 17:53:47 GMT
Thx ppl for watching. A lot of work was done. Cockpit was kept OOB, because even at this scale very little if anything at all is visible. Not a lot of parts, but fit, was worse than the usual Revells of this scale. For five days now i was filling and sanding. Although far from perfect, i think it is at an acceptable level. I also had a mishap with the glue i used for the weights on the starboard engine and nose. The plastic looked like it melted! I have used this glue many times in the past with no issues. I think it reacted with the plastic. Anyaway it was primed in white, so i can see better any areas that needed more sanding. I think it is ready for paint now. So here is the ''snow queen''.      |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Aug 20, 2018 18:00:28 GMT
That looks huge John! All that sanding & filling has certainly paid off |
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Post by Boots on Aug 20, 2018 18:07:13 GMT
The `Snow Queen` looks superb fella........great job  |
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Post by SteveM on Aug 20, 2018 19:36:41 GMT
Nice bit of progress there matey, it’s a BIG bird |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 21, 2018 3:58:56 GMT
Nicely persuaded indeed fella . |
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Post by jkb on Aug 27, 2018 17:10:00 GMT
Thx chaps. More work was done, nearly finished now. Filters, dirt etc and then a satin varnish to finish. Decals proved to be too thick and too old. Even with use of microsol/set in big quantities, i had to cut them in smaller pieces in order for them to sit. On the nose area the decals dont have the correct shape, so i'll have to paint that area. Another issue, that i feel i should write, in the unlikely event that someone wants to build this kit, bear in mind that the weight that has to be placed, is at least double than the one given in the instruction sheet. It calls for 60gr, i used 100 and still it doesn't stand on it's own! So here are the pics, hopefully another update soon.      |
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Post by SteveM on Aug 27, 2018 17:17:21 GMT
Impressive result from the old girl buddy Every P-38 I’ve ever built was a tail sitter! |
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Post by Marco on Aug 27, 2018 18:36:57 GMT
Impressive is a good way to describe it!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Aug 27, 2018 19:46:45 GMT
Excellent work on the old bird John |
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Post by Paul B on Aug 28, 2018 3:55:28 GMT
A beautiful looking ole gal indeed fella . |
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Post by CarlRF on Aug 30, 2018 1:22:01 GMT
That turned out very nice !
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Post by Boots on Sept 1, 2018 19:23:16 GMT
Bloody gorgeous mucker |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 2, 2018 0:41:29 GMT
Great looking Lightning!
Regards,
Ian
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