Eduard P-38 "Pacific Lightnings"
Completed cockpit. The Eduard resin Brassiere cockpit is very nice.
Top: before. Bottom: after kit scoops have been removed/replaced by Eduard Resin, with PE surrounds
Test fitting turbosuperchargers.
Test fit of completed wing assembly to completed engine boom.
Piece of cake, right? (Knock on wood).
With a little time making sure the boom halves are aligned properly, and gluing the horizontal stabilizers first (checking that the vertical tails are at 90 degrees), it aligns itself pretty well.
Getting so close. Only the props, aerial, gear doors and canopy to go.
I had forgotten about the ID lights. So, I carefully drilled out a little bowl. Chrome paint will go in, then the corresponding clear colors, then I'll fashion little lenses from bondic.
She's done. More pictures coming.
Comments
29 October 2016, 00:47
Stefan FraundorferHi Derek! I have the same kit in my stash. So i'm watching your build with interest. I heard the fit of the plastic parts is not so good. What do you think? On your pictures it don't look so bad.
29 October 2016, 07:12
Vegard ØksenholtWhat paint scheme will you use? I am hoping to see someone do the Rough 'n' Dirty some day 😄
29 October 2016, 16:46
Derek JordanStefan, this is my second Academy P-38 so I know a bit about what to expect. The P-38 is a deceptively complex aircraft, and how Academy chose to engineer the kit doesn't do the build many favors. The fuselage is molded in both wings, and then 3 other other parts. There is no positive location. Getting the correct alignment for the booms and wings just takes some time and forethought. I suggest looking at the jig setup on paulbudzik.com.
29 October 2016, 18:34
Derek JordanVegard, I haven't decided for sure which scheme, but it will be in natural metal finish.
29 October 2016, 18:35
Derek JordanB. Nice, lots of little details in this kit really improve on Academy's efforts. The Brassin cockpit they include is beautiful.
29 October 2016, 18:39
Vegard ØksenholtYou got the Rough n Dirty scheme in that box, and it is in natural metal finish(twink twink)😎 LOL
What ever you choose, I am watching with interest. Looking really good so far! 🙂
30 October 2016, 15:30
Derek JordanVegard, after some consideration, I'm going to do the aircraft on the box art. It has just enough color to really pop but not be busy.
31 October 2016, 01:39
Vegard ØksenholtThat is a cool choice too mate 👍 I have no say in it, but I just had to ask!! Thanks for considering it though 😄 I'm excited to see the results from your beam alignment. How's the latest process?
31 October 2016, 01:56
Vegard ØksenholtOh there it is. That looks great Derek! And almost ready for the paint job already
31 October 2016, 01:58
Derek JordanThanks everyone! This build is dragging on a lot longer than I had anticipated. I hope to have it finished this weekend. Then, I think I'm going to start Tamiya's new Tomcat built in flight as a Christmas present.
2 December 2016, 16:43
Erik LeijdensFantastic work so far Derek. Have the Academy boxing in the stash and it looks like it need some aftermarket stuff too😄. Eager to see the end result! 👍
2 December 2016, 22:50
Derek JordanThanks everyone. It is a solid kit and I'd recommend it to the any intermediate modeler.
11 December 2016, 04:16
gorbyThat is absolutely gorgeous Derek! A stunning model of a beautiful aircraft.
11 December 2016, 07:44
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