discussion papa695's P38J Lightning

[papa 695]

Hi I was going to do this View attachment 51148 But some one beat me to it ( didn't they Ian M ) :tongueout3:

So i opted to do this instead View attachment 51149 View attachment 51150 View attachment 51151 View attachment 51152 View attachment 51153

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[Ian M]

:sorry:

A good second choice though.

Ian M

 

[papa 695]

No problems Ian i will just watch you and learn how to build it properly then do it later

 

[Guest]

Ian looking forward to this build! I have a soft spot for the ole twin booms ya know

 

[papa 695]

Yes i have noticed that Trey

 

[mossiepilot]

I think I started one of these ages ago, but never finished it, so it'll be good to see it complete.

Tony

 

[papa 695]

Ok started late on this one Andrew my son had an operation on his leg tuesday so just got back from hospital but got the cockpit done

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[Ian M]

You have at least started yours! I'm still waiting for a pile of resin and PE b'fore I can start.

Damn that cockpit is tiny

Hope that junior is ok and it was nothing serious.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Ian hope Andrew has a full and speedy recovery. The office is looking sharp!

 

[colin m]

I like these P38's. Good to see you build this one.

 

[papa 695]

Got it all together just a little more work then ready for painting View attachment 51818 View attachment 51819 View attachment 51820 View attachment 51821

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[Guest]

Clean looking build Ian,ca'nt wait to see the paint go on!

 

[papa 695]

Got some paint on it now View attachment 51933 View attachment 51934 View attachment 51935 View attachment 51936 View attachment 51937 View attachment 51938 View attachment 51939

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[Guest]

Looking sweet Ian!!

 

[Centurion3RTR]

I'm likin' this one Ian, nice work on the paint matey.

Have fun, John

 

[papa 695]

Thanks for the kind words lads. This is my first Academy kit and its been great so far the fit and detail just fantastic

 

[yak face]

Looking mean now Ian! the modulation on the green is excellent , cant wait to see the next instalment , cheers tony

 

[papa 695]

Got it cleared now and ready for decals View attachment 51980 View attachment 51981 the decal sheet as decals for the tail fins and prop tips View attachment 51982 View attachment 51983 but decided to paint them on instead View attachment 51984 View attachment 51985 View attachment 51986 View attachment 51987 I think they look better

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[papa 695]

Made the base for the Vignett/diorama View attachment 52060 View attachment 52061 View attachment 52062 View attachment 52063 View attachment 52064 View attachment 52065 View attachment 52066 View attachment 52067 View attachment 52068 View attachment 52069 View attachment 52070 View attachment 52071 View attachment 52072

Well it's meant to look like PSP/Marsden Matting

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[Guest]

Great job on the PSP are your eyes going buggy from all those holes? I cheated and ordered some Eduard ones though they still need to be drilled out. Your base is really going to add depth to the finished build!