Author Topic: Hasegawa P-38J (Read 11718 times)

Alexis · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2021, 11:38:48 AM »

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

Alexis · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2021, 11:39:07 AM »

Alexis · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2021, 11:39:26 AM »

Alexis · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2021, 11:39:49 AM »

Alexis · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2021, 11:40:18 AM »

And the mess ...

Radarman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 17, 2021, 02:39:49 PM »

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

gbrivio · « **Reply #21 on:** January 17, 2021, 06:35:28 PM »

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

Gisbod · « **Reply #22 on:** January 17, 2021, 09:29:21 PM »

Alexis,

Looking good!

Those 3D decals look amazing Frank

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..

)

Guy

Gisbod · « **Reply #23 on:** January 17, 2021, 10:31:23 PM »

Ps...

Just noticed the prices - More expensive than the kits!

Guy

kensar · « **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2021, 12:09:40 AM »

Those interior bits look realistic. I can see a great build taking shape.

Alexis · « **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2021, 02:26:41 AM »

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

Pup7309 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 25, 2021, 08:43:35 PM »

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!

Alexis · « **Reply #27 on:** January 26, 2021, 05:11:11 AM »

Thanks Pup !

Do get the Tamiya kit , kit is a gem !

Alexis

Bughunter · « **Reply #28 on:** January 26, 2021, 05:50:37 AM »

Quote from: Gisbod on January 17, 2021, 09:29:21 PM

Those 3D decals look amazing Frank 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

Quote from: Gisbod on January 17, 2021, 09:29:21 PM

How do you keep such nicely manicured nails when modelling?! (Alexis, not Frank.. )

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

Alexis · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2021, 11:41:09 PM »

Haven't forgotten about this one , still cleaning up the wheel well parts when I have time ..

Alexis