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Modelers Lounge => The World of Scale Models => Topic started by: Alexis on January 06, 2021, 10:15:00 AM
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While work continues on the Pfalz the bench seems a little empty leaving room for another new start . Been awhile since I tackle a WW 2 subject and this one has been sitting peacefully in the stash coming onto 20 years now . Think it's time to get it built .
My understanding of this kit is it has a lot of fit issues and is a putty monster . Not promising notes that's for sure . A few items will be added to the build . Ultracast wheel set , Master for the gun barrels and Eduards PE set . Not sure one which livery she will wear , kit decals are trashed nothing but cracks ! :(
Alexis
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Have fun with that Alexis! I recently completed the Academy P-38J in 1/48, as "Scat II" of Robin Olds fame. It was fun and very rewarding, as I had not done a WWII aircraft in many years. I tried out the newer Vallejo acrylic Metal colors for airbrushing, and was very pleased with the results. What are you planning with your J?
Best regards,
Bob
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Put that one in the bin Alexis and buy the shiny new Tamiya one! :D Life’s too short!
Guy
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Put that one in the bin Alexis and buy the shiny new Tamiya one! :D Life’s too short!
Guy
Absolutely agree, just bought one of these gems: worth every cent!
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Hello Bob ,
I will be shooting for a olive darb on neutral grey , but that could very well change . I still need to go through my decal stash and see what I still have left . I know I have the markings to do Yippe ! so it just might ending up being that redish orange colour . I love the Vallejo Metal coats , Been using them for a few years now . One thing though is make sure your base coating is FULLY dried or cracks will appear in the very near future . I have a few 72 scale mustangs which need repainting ::) because of not waiting .
Guy , Giuseppe ...well I won't be binning it and I will put myself through the punishment ;) I do have Tamiya's New P38G/H in the stash ;)
Alexis
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Ahh this kit does bring back memories though - I still recall getting the first boxing maybe mid 90s and being so impressed with the moulding on the parts being so fine. I do also recall challenges with fit - maybe the booms-to wing joins in particular?
Anyhow still an interesting kit and will be following your build!
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Thanks Pete ! Glad to have you follow long on this adventure .
With reading reviews and other build logs on line I really wanted to see how bad this actually was . Out came the tape and side cutters and I tested fitted all the main parts . There will be filling seems but over all it really isn't bad as folks claim it to be .
Alexis
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Wow, one of a few favourite WW2 birds for me... Good luck with this build, Alexis!
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Thanks Prze,
Wasn't expecting there to be this much PE parts . I was under the impression of it only being for the cockpit . Well it covers the wheel wells and bit's of the weapons . Hmmm....going to be a bit longer placing it all :)
Alexis
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Lots of PEs, remembers me I have an old, very old FW190 from Casadio in my stash: 1/48 fully white metal+PE kit, the box weighs some two kilograms!
Another wannabuildsomeday gathering dust, but who knows... ;D
Good luck with yours.
Thumbs up.
Giuseppe
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Wow Alexis, you are very productive at the moment!
You are building faster than I can write :o
Have fun!
Cheers,
Frank
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I don't know, if those are matching your kit, but it would be the chance to try out this new beautiful 3D-decals:
https://quinta-studio.com/en/product/174/
https://quinta-studio.com/en/product/173/
One example:
(https://quinta-studio.com/u/product_photo/174/1188_big.jpg)
Available on ebay and many stores around the world. Must try those one day!
The put Eduard (with their PE) under pressure, so Eduard start a new series "Space" of that technology.
Cheers,
Frank
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Danke guys :)
Sounds like it will be a bit of a challenge building that one and re-enforced shelf ;)
Frank . only two builds current reside on the bench and I don't get much time in . About 2 hours a day , my time is busy with other activities to keep active on with my weight loss program . Also , thank -you kindly for sharing the link . I have seen these before and they are very impressive .
Cockpit parts are all freed and ready for clean up and start with painting . Parts that are per-coloured interior green will get repainted so they match the rest of the surrounding areas .
Alexis
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Worked on getting a start placing the PE parts and lost one to the carpet monster . It's only a square box which is easily replaced with some square stock .
Alexis
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I added some details to the battery section . It seemed rather bare so a bit of wire and such was added . Have no idea it it is right , but it works for me . Side panels got details and a start on the wheel bays . Front well has it PE parts and I start on the rear wells which aren't even half way through yet . Still a fair amount to add and the booms have prep work which still awaits on being tackled .
Alexis
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And the mess ...
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Alexis,
This is a great one for me to follow along with. One of my co-workers is a real P-38 fan. He has a hanger for his home
built planes and would like one to hang from the rafters. I'll probably build him one some day.
Kevin
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PEs add a great realism in real scale detailing and these are very well managed. Looking forward to the next stages of your build.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Alexis,
Looking good!
Those 3D decals look amazing Frank :o I’ve gone off the Eduard PE a little lately as in close up they look all ‘dotty’. The Look & Yahu instrument panels are much better to my eye.
How do you keep such nicely manicured nails when modelling?! (Alexis, not Frank.. ;D)
Guy
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Ps...
Just noticed the prices - More expensive than the kits! :o
Guy
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Those interior bits look realistic. I can see a great build taking shape.
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Thanks for following along guys and sharing your interest .
I hope this will inspire you to build one for your friends room Kevin ;)
Guy , I like the Look products by Eduard and the Yahu are also nice but it does come down to cost in the end for some .
To be honest Guy this is the first time any of you guys ask about my manicure and really not sure how to answer this .
I can say that I have to hold tools and parts differently and any sanding or airbrushing I wear those toss away gloves . I also spend about an hour and half on the weekends maintaining them ;)
Alexis
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I built this a few decades back! From what I remember very buildable and nice to look at. But I wasn’t too fussy about perfect fits then. Will pick up the Tamiya at some stage. Enjoy!
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Thanks Pup !
Do get the Tamiya kit , kit is a gem !
Alexis
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Those 3D decals look amazing Frank :o I’ve gone off the Eduard PE a little lately as in close up they look all ‘dotty’.
The price is may be high, but the price of the printer is much higher ;) I found it, it can also print advertising on whine bottles and so on.
Interestingly Eduard has also started a new product line like that, which called "Space". The first products are available:
https://www.eduard.com/index.php?lang=1&searchparam=Space&cl=search
How do you keep such nicely manicured nails when modelling?! (Alexis, not Frank.. ;D)
:) Mine looks not as nice. I hold often small parts with my fingers and tend to guide files with fingers and nails ???
I should not do that ...
Cheers,
Frank
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Haven't forgotten about this one , still cleaning up the wheel well parts when I have time ..
Alexis
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It was one of those days where I did absolutely nothing ! Didn't go for my daily walk weather was crap . Didn't feel like doing my workout either nor did I do my online course .... had more coffee then I should have , but being wired up on caff it was a perfect day for some long over do bench time . So putting on some Yello on the stereo and turning up the volume -enjoying the a beautiful peaceful day !
First round on getting the rear wells install in their booms is finished , however ; more PE still to come for round two ! So far the over all fit of the booms aren't bad . The nose where the rads are will acquire sanding/filling but nothing which would be classified as being a state horrible .
Alexis
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Reads like many of the days that I am experiencing at the moment Alexis.
I have only just found this - I had been wondering where you had got to - been looking for a pusher, not an off-topic build. I have read through your thread and looking at some of your photos I have decided that this kit would be too difficult for me to build! You seem to be making a very good job of it though - but those clamps scare me!!!
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Ha - Yello takes me back! I remember as a teen the excitement of going to the alternative record store hoping for new imports from Yello - solid pleasure, Claro que si or ‘you gotta say yes to another excess’ days....sigh.... getting old! Enjoy!
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Nice, the PE gives the wells quite a different look.
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Stephen ,
I'm still here and still working on the Pfalz D.7/8 in the resin section . With the scratch builds you do this kit wouldn't be any trouble for you . so don't let the clamps scare you .
Well Fokker , I do have all there albums including their new release for 2020 title Point , and it rocks !
Thanks Prze :)
Alexis
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Spent the day getting rest of the parts placed inside the wheel wells . Tomorrow it will get sprayed with some primer followed by starting the interoir shades . :)
Alexis
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Looking good Alexis!
Just modelling/ coffee/ music... sounds like a perfect day! ;)
Guy
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Looks like a very clean build Alexis. I am enjoying following your progress. Nice modeling!
Best regards,
Bob
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Thank you Guy and Bob
Guy , all my days are perfekt ! :) :) :)
Alexis
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Some details are hidden already? We know that from cockpits.
If you had fun build those, then all is ok 8)
Cheers,
Frank
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Danke Schon Frank :)
I do enjoy them very much , even if most of the detail is hidden . :)
Alexis
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The extra detailing is the best part, nice additions Alexis! I appreciate the coffee angle but, being a C&W Fan stop short on the music! ;D ;D
Cheers,
Lance
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Just stumbled onto this one - very nice work Alexis! The P-38 is such a cool looking beast.
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks Lance and Gary , nice to have you both drop by with positive support ! :)
Lance , don't think you will care for what I listen mostly . 90% is German covering soft rock to New German Hardiness and everything else in between , but not beats classical music ;)
Alexis
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Interior is sprayed Vallego Interior green and ready for detail painting and rest of the coloured PE parts for the pit .
Alexis
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:) Up-date starts on end of last page ;)
Alexis
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Lovely interior Alexis,
Have you added something to the green? Looks like a shade of mustard in there? Whatever it is it looks spot on!
Guy
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Thanks Guy ,
Nothing has been added to the green . It is straight out of the bottle . Vallejo Model Air US interior Green with a few drops of thinner . Model Masters was my go too for this shade and when it became no longer on the market . I tried mixing this my self with results which weren't favorable . About 5 years ago I started using Vallejo Model air , they do have a steep learning curve but once you get the hang of them they perform well .
Alexis
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This one is coming together nicely Alexis. I do not envy you haveing to put the PE in - I avoid that stuff whenever I can!
Stephen.
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Nice progress, Alexis! Watching and learning... A lovely subject, BTW.... Regards, Marc
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Ah, well it looks perfect anyway Alexis,
Yes, Vallejo used to be my go to, I’ve been converted by MRP and Tamiya with their lacquer thinner, that said, I still find Vallejo indispensable for brush painting.
Guy
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Sorry for the late reply back guys , I ended up doing some more enjoyable for the day :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Yup , and still smiling from those events !
Stephen , as I get up there in years I do find I have less tolerance to put up with PE parts . Most case I don't use must of it . Levers and hands aren't flat etc ..etc .. and will make those out of plastic instead .
Cool Marc , I still learning as I go too !
Guy , I use their brush paints as well and love them for that for detail work ;)
Alexis
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Taking shape and colour, very clean work.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Thanks Giuseppe :)
Alexis
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I have just gone through your complete log to date Alexis. Nice work so far. I had one of these almost finished years ago and just lost interest. Eventually trashed it :( Yours is looking great.
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick ,
I will start with the detail painting this week and hopefully start getting things closed up .
Alexis
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I built the Hasegawa P-38F/G/H a long time ago -this one looks much better then mine back then :) I mixed up my own Interiour Green with Revell Aqua (acrylic) paints, but I don't know if they are sold on the other side of the Atlantic.
They work about the same as Vallejo, but are more durable IMHO, particularly when masking.
Jeroen
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Thanks Jeroen :)
I don't know if we can get the Revell aqua colours here in Canada . Have never seen it in an of the shops . With the Vallejo you have to let this full dry before masking over them . Learn't my lesson a few times with their paint . ::) Most of the colours I have are for WW 2 German subjects .
Base colours are on or at least what the instructions call for . More colours will be added to liven it up a bit and weathering will bring it all together .
Alexis
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Alexis,
The cockpit is looking great. Now I was wondering, with this kit, will you need to build a jig to align the tail booms?
I haven't built this kit and was curious.
Kevin
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Hi Kevin ,
No , a jig will not be need to assembly the booms . When I test fitted all the main parts it lines up ...but I will knock on wood just for good measure . :)
Alexis
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Hi Kevin ,
No , a jig will not be need to assembly the booms . When I test fitted all the main parts it lines up ...but I will knock on wood just for good measure . :)
Alexis
It has been about 25 years since I started mine but I seem to remember their being a misalignment issue with those booms so be careful! Your cockpit is looking great 8)
RAGIII
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Thanks for check in Rick and for following along .
I guess in a few days I will find out how well my test fitting efforts where . Only other P38 I built was Monograms kit and Revell 32 scale and that is going back 30 years !
Thanks for sharing you experience with this kit .
Alexis
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Well Rick , you had me wondering on the fit of this now so I went and began gluing items together .
I started by adding the right boom followed by the left side , let this tack up for a half an hour . Tail was glued in next . Ever thing line up with min gaps , under side of the wing root will need filling in , but more on that later . I have a plan ..a cunning plan ;)
A few more colours added to the pit and started the first round of weathering . A dry brushing of alum and a wash of future with black paint mixed in . Now comes the rest of the PE parts then final weathering .
Alexis
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Alexis,
It looks like you've got it all lined up and true.
Great job,
Kevin
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Thanks Kevin :)
I'm tickled to pink that it lined up and didn't have to spend hours sanding and carving plastic to get parts to fit .
Alexis
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Thanks Kevin :)
I'm tickled to pink that it lined up and didn't have to spend hours sanding and carving plastic to get parts to fit .
Alexis
Yep, Good job on lining it all up. Perhaps the twist was only in the earliest issues of the kit or more probably you are just that good 8)
RAGIII
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The booms look straight and squared. Well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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I understand your concern about getting the booms square - everything looks awful when they are not. However that looks the part - so now looking forward to seeing this one completed. Another excellent build from your workshop Alexis.
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Thanks guys !
I finished off the pit and have rest of the fuselage closed up awaiting for the seems to get address .
Alexis
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Up-date starts on end of last page :)
Alexis
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Looking good! 👍
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Marvelous work!
RAGIII
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Thanks Fredrik and Rick :)
Alexis
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Your model looks good. I have this kit. I bought it at a model contest a few years ago. It was still sealed in shrinkwrap.
The previous owner must have stored it in an oven. When I opened it I found that every large part was warped. I get it out
and look at it every now and then, trying to figure out how to get a nice straight build. The boiling water thing has never
worked for me. I have thought of trying to glue some sort of stiffeners inside to straighten things up. It's usually at that
point that I put it back in the box and back up on the shelf.
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A potentially tricky build is coming together nicely!!
Steve
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Thanks Jimmy and Steve :)
Jimmy , hot water doesn't work all the time and if the parts are badly warped other methods will be need . A hair dryer will work on the highest setting , but wear gloves . you will need to really heat the plastic up to twist it back into shape .
Alexis
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Your flying frame makes a good progress!
Cheers,
Frank
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Thanks Frank :)
Alexis
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Alexis - your P-38 is coming together beautifully. The interior work and painting stand out nicely. I've never tackled a P-38 Lightning but this sure makes me want to get one!
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks Gary :)
If you do get one , get the Tamiya kit . They have G/H and also the J versions . ;)
Alexis
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Nice job Alexis,
I’d like the Tamiya kit, but really want to do a metal finish, but they all seem to be olive drab? Are the silver ones restricted to later Mk’s? If so, what are the differences?
Guy
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Nice updates, you made significant improvements to the old kit.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Thanks guys :)
Guy , don't have a lot of info on this bird but the one differences between the G and H is how the the top canopy open . On the J Version these was different power plants , bigger deeper chins , turbo changers , wheels . I think the G and H are the standard olive drab on top and neutral grey on the underside . The J is a mix of both . And that's about as much I know .
Alexis
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Thanks Alexis :)
Yes, it’s just the J onwards it seems - shame the Tamiya kits are F/G/H... maybe a future release?
I think I’d rather wait for Tamiya - no offence to your lovely build! :D
Guy
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Slowly I have been making progress on this one . A little here a little there and I at the stage now where items can start being primed and ready for paint . Before I start that I still need to dip the canopy in future for masking .
Front rads are in place with their PE parts . Rear of the rads will get done after painting . Landing gear parts are ready as well . I didn't add the PE brake lines ...tried but it just wasn't worth the frustration in the end . Spinners and prop blades , landing gear doors which still need PE parts added . 5 hinged for each door . I put these on now and they will get lost into the great blue yonder only too be found 6 years later ! The turbo charges I drilled out the front scoops . I began some filling on the under side at the wing root junctions . The right under side was the worst which was filled with plastic rod sanded and then filled . Primer will tell how well i did on that !
Alexis
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Great progress Alexis!
Nice pictures ;)
Guy
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Alexis,
It’s good to see you’re getting back in the swing of things and making some progress.
I can’t say the same thing about my builds. I always look forward to your progress reports.
Kevin
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Coming along Great Alexis! Nice work on opening the intake holes on the turbo supercharges.
RAGIII
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The landing gear and doors will look great when painted up!
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Alexis,
It’s good to see you’re getting back in the swing of things and making some progress.
I can’t say the same thing about my builds. I always look forward to your progress reports.
Kevin
I agree! Unfortunately with everything in Kevin's post... but then one can at least enjoy what others build.
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Thank you so much guys :)
I try to get bench time when other Activities are stale . Some days I just sit there and stare at it doing nothing to it at all , but yet I find it to be some what relaxing and calming .
Alexis
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Nice work!
I know the feeling, yesterday I tried to work on my 1/32 A-6 Intruder but all I managed was to glue the interour to one fuselage half...
However, the hamster wheel inside my head was calming down after that feat and browsing through the instructions so I had a good night sleep afterwards -I suppose that's why it sometimes called a relaxing hobby, well, for me anyway.
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Thanks Jeroen ,
Yeah , that four legged creature just doesn't get the message to get off that dame wheel when it's time for sleep ::)
Alexis
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Great work so far Alexis. I know what you mean about PE brake lines - I'm not sure why they do those. I'm working on a 1/48 Brewster Buffalo right now and they had those included in the kit. I measured out an equivalent line of 0.1mm lead wire and used that instead. It was much more cooperative (but very delicate!).
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks Gary :)
I ran out of the wire I need for doing brake lines . Next run to the hobby shop , it's on my list . Most of the PE pats I wonder way then even do them , but some folks seem to like their PE for added detail .
I dip the canopy today , be able to start masking tomorrow .
Alexis
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I have not looked in recently on this build Alexis: despite your having less good days you do seem to have moved this one on considerably. I am sure that your attempt to fill the wing root will be ultimately successful - even if you do have to add some more filler first!
As for PE i do have two words for that stuff, but I will not post them here as I do not wish to offend you or upset the mods! I have been struggling with some spoked wheels for my current build and just wish that I had the skill and patience to make my own from thread and a small metal disc. On my next model the wheels will have canvass covers.... and NO PE.
Stephen.
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Thanks Stephen :)
I'm not much of a fan on PE either , weird because I sure seem to have a lot of it ! Cuss words don't offend me ...I can cuss wall paper of the wall ;)
Alexis
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Another step forward made ...canopy is masked and fixed in place set aside to dry over night .
Alexis
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Nice Alexis,
Out of interest, what do you use for attaching canopies? I find them a little resistant to glue these days?
Guy
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Looking good, Alexis! Glad to see this one moving ahead.
Best regards,
Bob
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Thanks Guy and Bob 8) Soon or later I will get her done !
Guy , I always dip my canopy parts in future first and let that dry for a day or two . For glue I use Tamiya extra thin in the light green cap . A coat of future will stop the clear plastic parts form fogging while the glue dries . ;)
Alexis
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Thanks Alexis,
Yep, I have used that, it sticks but can easily pull off... ???
Guy
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Give this stuff a try Guy: https://www.esslinger.com/gs-crystal-hypo-cement-glue-watch-crystal-/ I've been using it for years.
Cheers,
Dave.
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Ah thanks Dave ;)
Guy
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Moving forward nicely Alexis. I Look forward to seeing some paint applied 8)
RAGIII
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I think that when I start to paint a model there is light at the ned of the tunnel. This one is certainly moving forwards well.
Stephen.
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Thanks guys :)
Alexis
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Canopy is sprayed followed with the undercarriage doors getting a splash of colour . Like the Mustang this will dry for couple days to harden up . And I will have some sanding and filling too do , but primer first to high light which spots need filling .
Alexis
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My airbrush was down for a few days . Drop it and bent the needle and damaged the tip it self . That is now solved and I get the primer coat on ready for shading . I still got some more filling and sanding , but frankly I'm not going to worry about and move on . Prop tips are also ready for masking off the yellow tips .
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Made a start on getting the camo colours laid down . I started by spraying the whole model with Tamiya Neutral grey . Like the mustang I did the per-shading with a darker grey which was on own mix . I went over this again with thinned Tamiya Neutral grey 70/30 and slowly built up the layers . Top side is per-shaded with Mr.Hobby OD shadow with the main camo colour is OD#2 by Mr.Hobby . I stop using black as per-shade a while back and will use a dark colour of the base instead . I find it gives a more realistic look to the weathered effect and I use less paint in the end .
Alexis
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Your method of pre shading is working great Alexis! I really like the subtle effects on the undersurface and what you have done on the OD uppers!!
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick ,
The upper surface is done along with the highlights . Now let this set and then masking the shade for the yellow front engine bands .
Alexis
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The yellow on the spinners and bands on the cowls are painted , like the Mustang I have a few touch ups and detail painting and it's clear coating time !
Alexis
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This looks super with the paint on Alexis. I agree with Rick that using lighter shades of the base coat is better than using black as an undershading. Personally I think that some modellers overdo the contrast in colours - but I am aware that is a personal opinion. I prefer your method.
Stephen.
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This looks super with the paint on Alexis. I agree with Rick that using lighter shades of the base coat is better than using black as an undershading. Personally I think that some modellers overdo the contrast in colours - but I am aware that is a personal opinion. I prefer your method.
Stephen.
Excellent progress Alexis! I agree with Stephen completely agreeing with Me ::) Back when I was doing WW2 aircraft I used to use three shades of the base color to represent fading and other wear. I think it is a "Lost" technique now but it gave good results!
RAGIII
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Thank-you very kindly Stephen and Rick .
I am rather pleased with how it turned out and would really like to try this on B-17G . I hoping that after further weathering it will tie it together even more .
Alexis
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I love models at this stage :)
And you say I don’t sleep?!
Guy
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Well , you don't sleep ...too busy hiding behind the sofa ;)
You really need to stop doing that and build more models !
Thanks Guy for having a peek :)
Alexis
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Always a pleasure Alexis ;)
All men are scared of women aren’t they? ???
Guy
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This ones really taking shape - love the colours and subtle tones you've acheived.
Cheers,
Gary
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Thanks Gary :)
All parts are now painted including touch ups and she is ready for clear coating ! The turbo charges I sprayed a base of semi gloss black first , let that dry then spray Vallejo Metal Coat steel . Once this was dried the first round of weathering is applied . I used Tamiya weathering sets for this choosing different shades of rust tones . Wheels have their first round of weathering as well . They were given a wash of Flory sand wash , but still need to be dull coat .
Those hinges for the gear doors were a pain to do ...24 in all !
Alexis
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First round of decals are now , tomorrow will be the rest of all the small stencils which isn't much . I used the kit decals after all , had a few crack on me but no big deal . Nothing that colourful language can't fix !
Alexis
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Looking Good! :)
Cheers,
Gary
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I hope that your language was as colourful as the transfers! This is looking very good - not too long now before it is finished.
Stephen.
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Thanks Gary and Stephen for following along :)
Alexis
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Looking very nice Alexis! Where did this P-38 serve? It will be a fine example in due course, I'm sure. Nearly done!
Best regards,
Bob
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Looking Fantastic Alexis! There is something about adding the markings that really brings an aircraft model to life. This one is No Exception!
RAGIII
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Thanks Bob and Rick ! :)
Bob , all I know is what is marked on the instruction sheet . 383rd Fighter Squadron , 364 Fighter Group .
Rest of the stencils are on and like The Mustang everything is sealed and set a aside to dry overnight . Weathering can start and shouldn't be much longer before this one is button up !
Alexis
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Wonderful progress Alexis !
Ed
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Thanks Ed ! :)
Made a bit more progress on her with the weathering finished and sealed once again . I had a boo - boo on the right side of the canopy and I'm pissed ! Fict ich pissed ! Tried to fix it and made it worse . Will show photo's of this later when the final photo's are ready . All other parts are set to go with just finally assembly left , but stuff needs to dry first . The replace wheels from Ultracast , front one is to big and had some sanding a trimming on the gear leg , all good now !
Alexis
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Looking great, Alexis. Getting closer to that finishing line...
Cheers,
Gary
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Very fine progress indeed. The end is looming, isn't it? 😉
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Thanks guys , yes the end is near ! :)
Alexis
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Looks excellent Alexis. Lovely work!
RAGIII
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A lovely project, Alexis! Looking Good! Regards, Marc.
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Thanks guys , will be plugging away some more on it this afternoon ...
Alexis
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Like the P51 this is looking to become another of your first class models Alexis. Not long now before the big reveal...
Stephen.
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Looking very good.
Ciao
Giuseppe
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Thanks guys :)
I'm calling this one done !
Alexis
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Very nice Alexis, great scheme and beautiful finish!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Lance :)
Alexis
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Oh yes, very nice. Those little metal chips make it looking real.
Cheers,
Frank
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Looks great Alexis! Very well done. ;D
Best regards,
Bob
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Thanks Frank and Bob :)
Alexis