Old Monogram P-38

GMorrison

Member since
September 2012

Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, June 26, 2016 11:21 PM

Your daughter has good taste in boyfriends too. Nice guy. I remember building my future F-in-L the old Monogram P-61. Friends for life.

Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Sunday, June 26, 2016 9:42 PM

mstazz62

Thanks for all the replies and comments gentlemen - feels good to get feedback from fellow modelers. Johnnyk - Your P-47 is beautiful!! I gotta try the steel wool next time. Now that I've got the "bug" back I'll post my next project soon.

Happy modeling

Mark

Mark,

Go to this page to see how I apply Bare Metal Foil: WIP 1/48 Revell P-47N NMF using metal foil and rivet tool

The paper blending stick is a great tool for burnishing the Bare Metal Foil. It allows you to stretch the foil and it gets rid of all wrinkles. I no longer use a straight edgr to make the rivets. Making rivets freehand is quicker and easier.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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mstazz62

Member since
September 2003
From: USA

Posted by mstazz62 on Sunday, June 26, 2016 4:57 PM

Thanks for all the replies and comments gentlemen - feels good to get feedback from fellow modelers. Johnnyk - Your P-47 is beautiful!! I gotta try the steel wool next time. Now that I've got the "bug" back I'll post my next project soon.

Happy modeling

Mark

mstazz62

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Sunday, June 26, 2016 2:10 PM

Don Stauffer

If that is the Krylon Aluminum I think it is, that is the shiniest rattle can stuff I have ever used. It is so shiny the finish must be flawless, 'cause it shows every flaw- yours looks great!

That is not paint. The entire model is covered in Bare Metal Foil. The foil has a natural grain, so I rotated the grain on certain panels. That is why it appears that there are different shades of color. After I applied the foil I enhanced the grain by rubbbing it with steel wool. I then used an embossing tool to make the rivets. When the foiling was finished I weathered it with an acrylic wash. I am currently working on a Korean War P-51 using the same technique.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Don Stauffer

Member since
November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, June 26, 2016 11:27 AM

If that is the Krylon Aluminum I think it is, that is the shiniest rattle can stuff I have ever used. It is so shiny the finish must be flawless, 'cause it shows every flaw- yours looks great!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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JohnnyK

Member since
March 2015
From: Close to Chicago

Posted by JohnnyK on Sunday, June 26, 2016 9:59 AM

Great looking model. I am a big fan of using Bare Metal Foil for a natural metal finish. Only metal looks like metal.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Sunday, June 26, 2016 8:23 AM

Hey nice model and cool story! That same kit was one of my first 'serious' kits back in the mid '80s too.

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

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Jay Jay

Member since
August 2013

Posted by Jay Jay on Sunday, June 26, 2016 8:03 AM

Thanks for the pics and I'm glad you're back into it. You've done such a good job you've inspired me to dig out my P-38 from the stash and give it a go.

I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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JOE RIX

Member since
August 2009
From: MOAB, UTAH

Posted by JOE RIX on Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:46 AM

Outstanding work on the older P-38 Mark. It looks excellent. Latch onto that modeling *** and give 'er all she's got. You do fantastic work and I would sure love to see more from you.

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, June 25, 2016 11:33 PM

You did a fantastic job, the finish on your P-38 is immaculate!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:14 PM

Excellent work! I am building the P-39 of Monogram's that is nearly the same vintage. It's a sweetheart of a kit.

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Reasoned

Member since
February 2011
From: Bent River, IA

Posted by Reasoned on Saturday, June 25, 2016 9:11 PM

Nice work Mark, I'm getting to tie into the same kit. I hope you get the building bug and stay with it.

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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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Saturday, June 25, 2016 6:04 PM

Welcome back Mark! Glad to have you with us again!

Great job on the P-38. Wish I could do BMF like that. Maybe some day.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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Bossman

Member since
December 2002

Posted by Bossman on Saturday, June 25, 2016 6:01 PM

Nice job Mark,

Recieving a model as a gift is like a shot of adrenaline that motivates me to get modelling done. For me - I think it has to do with knowing someone will be interested in the outcome.

Hope it keeps those modeling juices flowing.

Chris

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Saturday, June 25, 2016 5:37 PM

Looks nice, especially after being away from it for awhile. Haven't lost your touch.

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mstazz62

Member since
September 2003
From: USA

Old Monogram P-38

Posted by mstazz62 on Saturday, June 25, 2016 5:13 PM

Greetings fellow modelers!
It's been a very long time since I have had time to build a model - and I felt I lost my ***! I would sit at my workbench and try to get into it but ended up just lookin at the great models posted here and on other forums.
Then a week or so ago my daughters boyfriend gave an old old Monogram 1/48 scale P-38 Lightning kit. (Original molding date 1961!) He said he's had the kit for years and didn't think he would build it. Opening the kit brought on a wave of nostalgia - I had this kit when I was a kid and barely got it assembled. I thought the issue was with me, not the kit.
Well, I've foundout the issue was definately with the kit! SoI thought here's my chance to jump start my *** and try to do this right. After tons of carving, carefull glueing, sanding sticks, and several blows with a hammer I got the kit together!
I base coated with Krylon aluminum spray and then remembered I had some Bare Metal foil lying around so I applied it to almost the whole airframe. I left some areas uncovered (flying surfaces, flaps, etc...) to add some contrast, then applied some of the kit decals and named her after my daughter.
I surprised them both when I gave the finished kit to her boyfriend and he's got it hanging in his place at college. Their reaction really got my enthusiasm back. I've started other projects and hope to post more often.
Thanks for listening and as always - Happy Modeling!
Mark