Academy 1:48 Lockheed P-38L Pathfinder
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Comments
13 5 April 2023, 00:02
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Started this kit because the box is damaged, i had this project for years now so it is time to clear shelves and create room for more as well as actually build and not just collect 🤣🤣
5 April 2023, 00:05
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Getting there!! Main body almost assembled, upper fuselage prepared.
Next step, drill holes for drop tank and prepare them for paint job
8 April 2023, 09:55
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Next step: paint the silver part of fuselage, add nose with the weight to balance correctly and finally paint the olive drab coat
9 April 2023, 11:02
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The fit is nice but the cockpit details are dreadful, I recommend the legend cockpit which will provide extreme detail, it will be compatible to all P-38's from academy
9 April 2023, 16:45
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I have one of those but i am saving for the P-38 "Putt Putt Maru" also from academy. I will add a picture so you may identify what it is
9 April 2023, 16:48
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Top fuselage primed with AK extreme metal black base followed by several coats of AK Extreme Metal Polished Aluminium
10 April 2023, 19:37
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The instructions mislead me, be careful with the olive drab coat, the nose is to remain polished aluminium
11 April 2023, 14:51
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Decals applied some minor retouches missing and a few parts waiting to be glued
12 April 2023, 23:12
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I am in deep trouble, yesterday i was so tired but trying to do a little bit more when i should have stopped, I accidentally spilled thinner over the wings so now i will have to try to correct it and hope that the damage won't be permanent.
A good advice, if you are tired it is better to stop and get a grip or some rest 😭😭😭
13 April 2023, 09:40
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I think so as well, but i'll have to prime it again and then apply the xtreme metal over the affected zone, i need to be extra careful to not damage the decals or the canopy
13 April 2023, 11:44
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Couldn't do better than what is now, luckily this model is not for direct display but for a resin experience
13 April 2023, 14:02
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Could be a lot worse but at least it is not wrecked
12 parts missing and 2 decals
13 April 2023, 22:50
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I didn't have burnt metal so i had to be creative and used on the turbochargers and exhausts 4 coats:
1 - a layer of titanium gold
2 - brushed titanium silver over titanium gold
3 - sprayed some smoke on top
4 - used black tamiya panel liner over all the surface
Please give me feedback if it looks similar or not 😃
13 April 2023, 23:52
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Ready!! Please leave any feedback wether good or any suggestions/ critics , all are welcome and use them to improve myself
Thank you all
14 April 2023, 13:37