discussion papa 695s Academy 1/48 P38 Lightning.

[papa 695]

This is my build for this GB.

 

[rtfoe]

Hi Ian, this is a beautiful kit and mine went together pretty well. Looking forward to your build. The boom configuration and the windshield are totally different from the J's

Cheers,
Richard

 

[papa 695]

Made a start on this one, got the cockpit put together and added some wiring for the radios. Going to put some paint on it now.

 

[papa 695]

Got the cockpit painted also added some seatbelts, just needs weathering a little now

 

[Guest]

Very nice Ian :smiling3:.

 

[yak face]

Cockpit looks excellent Ian but wow thats fast work !! It would take me weeks to do that!

 

[papa 695]

Now got the cockpit finished and fitted.

Also started the booms, they lack any internal detail, so I’ve made some grills for them from some engine cover grills from the Scorpion tank I did a bit ago.

 

[papa 695]

Got the tail booms put together and fitted now.

 

[AlanG]

Coming along nicely Ian. Need to make a start on mine

 

[Fernando N]

Very nice looking office Ian, seems to be a good fitting one :thumb2: .

 

[papa 695]

Just about got this one ready for painting, just need to fit the nose which now holds 25g of lead to stop it being a tail sitter.

 

[AlanG]

Coming along nicely Ian. Can't wait to see the painting done

 

[Guest]

Agree with Al , great build and nice office .

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ian
Rather late to this - sorry. Looks a nice kit. Excellent job on the cockpit. The radio wiring, seatbelts and intake grills were definitely worth the effort. Look forward to the painting. Are you going with the box art? I like the look of the wavey line between top and bottom :smiling2:
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Hi Ian
Rather late to this - sorry. Looks a nice kit. Excellent job on the cockpit. The radio wiring, seatbelts and intake grills were definitely worth the effort. Look forward to the painting. Are you going with the box art? I like the look of the wavey line between top and bottom :smiling2:
Jim

Yes Jim

 

[Mickc1440]

More great work Ian

 

[papa 695]

Done some work on this one, using the hairspray technique, but I think I’ve put too much on.
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Think I may need to start again with the painting.

 

[yak face]

Done some work on this one, using the hairspray technique, but I think I’ve put too much on.

Think I may need to start again with the painting.

Give it a few days to thoroughly dry Ian and then mist on a bit more green , i reckon you should be ok . Cheers tony

 

[papa 695]

Took the old paint off and painted it again, just a few touch ups to do.
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[flyjoe180]

Nice work Ian