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1/48 Academy P-38 Lightning - Black 80 -"Blackie"

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1/48 Academy P-38 Lightning - Black 80 -"Blackie"
Posted by Grant Dalzell on Friday, May 8, 2015 11:52 PM

Here is my latest build, this is for a SIG. The information/history of the aircraft-

Lockheed P-38L-1-LO, 44-24384, black 80 – BLACKIE, Autumn 1944. Spring 1945. The aircraft was shortly used by IAD (173 and 45 APON) for training flights of the A-20G night fighter crew. After the war it was tested in NII VVS. The aircraft originally served in 94th FS, 1st FG wearing yellow marking with thin black trims. Due to use of yellow colour as quick indentification by the Luftwaffe, the yellow was painted over red.

This was OOB except for decals and some lead wire.
Paints used- Alclad x 4 different "aluminium colours"
Other paints used- Tamiya, Vallejo and Gunze Mr Metalizers
-Model Master metalizer sealer
-Klear
-Black wash for panel lines


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Posted by Grant Dalzell on Saturday, May 9, 2015 12:21 AM

Oops, I forgot to remove tape from over wing light for photos!

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  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Saturday, May 9, 2015 2:03 AM

Well done Grant.  Flawless NMF too.  I've built a handful of the Hase version and this one seems to be just as nice.  May have to give it a whirl.

Joe  

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, May 9, 2015 9:45 AM

Great job!

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Posted by BrandonD on Saturday, May 9, 2015 1:34 PM

Wow, stunning work! That NMF came out great, and I didn't know Academy made a P-38 in 1/48. I've been itching to get one for the stash, and after seeing your work, it makes me see how nicely they can build up.

Did you need much weight in the nose or does imbalance ok on its own?

-BD-

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Posted by Grant Dalzell on Saturday, May 9, 2015 3:54 PM

Thank you guys. Brandon, you definitely need weight in the nose mate. I put a heap in and it just sits on the wheels. But I could have fitted more weight in so it is not an issue.

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Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:45 AM

Nice P38. It looks just stunning. Great work.

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                         14 / 5 / 2  

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Sunday, May 10, 2015 7:36 PM

I like it Grant and as others have said the NMF looks awesome!

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Posted by BrandonD on Thursday, May 14, 2015 2:31 AM

Thanks, good to know. I assume all tickle planes pro baby need that but haven't built one since I was a kid building the Monogram B-25J.

-BD-

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  • From: Covington, Louisiana
Posted by Tugcap on Thursday, May 14, 2015 9:14 AM

A fantastic job Grant. I love the P-38 and plan on building one soon. Nice work.

Tommy      Captain

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Posted by Jim Barton on Friday, May 29, 2015 2:01 PM

Great model!

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, May 29, 2015 2:21 PM

Beautiful work!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Friday, May 29, 2015 3:27 PM

I don't know how I missed your post. I also completed one and had a blast working on it. It went together very well.

Your P-38 NMF looks fantastic, so a job well done Sir.

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, May 29, 2015 9:53 PM

That's beautiful! Very well done indeed!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by Grant Dalzell on Friday, May 29, 2015 10:04 PM

Thank you guys

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  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Friday, May 29, 2015 10:25 PM

That is a great job but I must say I have never seen the U.S. Insignia with a red star. What is the history on that?

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Posted by Grant Dalzell on Friday, May 29, 2015 11:00 PM

Cheers, It is actually Soviet markings

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  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, May 30, 2015 1:08 AM

Well that answers that question for me as well. I can see it differently now  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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  • From: New Hampshire, USA
Posted by UKguyInUSA on Saturday, May 30, 2015 8:12 AM

Gorgeous work, absolutely spotless NMF!

Cheers,

Martin : )

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  • From: Poland
Posted by Aleksander on Sunday, May 31, 2015 2:39 PM

Very nice! Congratulations!

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