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Offline Gisbod

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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #135 on: March 17, 2021, 12:02:12 AM »
Always a pleasure Alexis  ;)

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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #136 on: March 17, 2021, 12:01:18 PM »
This ones really taking shape - love the colours and subtle tones you've acheived.
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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #137 on: March 18, 2021, 10:00:17 AM »
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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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #138 on: March 18, 2021, 10:00:41 AM »
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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #139 on: March 18, 2021, 10:01:06 AM »
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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #140 on: March 19, 2021, 09:23:46 AM »
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 !

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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #141 on: March 19, 2021, 09:24:08 AM »
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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #142 on: March 20, 2021, 04:57:28 AM »
Looking Good!  :)
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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #143 on: March 20, 2021, 05:47:28 AM »
I hope that your language was as colourful as the transfers! This is looking very good - not too long now before it is finished.

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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #144 on: March 20, 2021, 09:47:12 PM »
Thanks Gary and Stephen for following along  :)

Alexis
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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #145 on: March 20, 2021, 11:57:01 PM »
Looking very nice Alexis!  Where did this P-38 serve?  It will be a fine example in due course, I'm sure.  Nearly done!

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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #146 on: March 21, 2021, 03:13:59 AM »
Looking Fantastic Alexis! There is something about adding the markings that really brings an aircraft model to life. This one is No Exception!
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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #147 on: March 21, 2021, 10:35:33 AM »
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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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #148 on: March 22, 2021, 12:59:15 AM »
Wonderful progress Alexis !

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Re: Hasegawa P-38J
« Reply #149 on: March 22, 2021, 08:50:16 AM »
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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Body and life is a vessel we use to travel the planet . Femininity is the gift , The miracle comes from what we do with it .