Eduard P-38 "Pacific Lightnings"
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29 October 2016, 00:47
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Hi 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
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What paint scheme will you use? I am hoping to see someone do the Rough 'n' Dirty some day 😄
29 October 2016, 16:46
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Stefan, 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
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Vegard, I haven't decided for sure which scheme, but it will be in natural metal finish.
29 October 2016, 18:35
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B. 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
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You 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
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Vegard, 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
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That 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
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Oh there it is. That looks great Derek! And almost ready for the paint job already
31 October 2016, 01:58
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Thanks 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
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Fantastic 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
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Thanks everyone. It is a solid kit and I'd recommend it to the any intermediate modeler.
11 December 2016, 04:16
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That is absolutely gorgeous Derek! A stunning model of a beautiful aircraft.
11 December 2016, 07:44