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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 13, 2004 11:07 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by trupr

She looks lovely m8. What kind of airbrush did you use to spray the silver? Any problems with clogging?

First, thanks to all for the very positive feedback. Very gratifying to read all those.

My airbrush is a Paasche VL with a Paasche compressor. I did not have any problems with cloggng or with the spray in general. I added about 1/4 Tamiya thinner to the Tamiya Flat Aluminum. I was a bit worried about how it would work, but it was no problem. I will try the Metalizers next time and see how that goes.

Cheers,

Steve

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Duke Maddog

Member since
June 2003
From: Rowland Heights, California

Posted by Duke Maddog on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:53 PM

Awesome work on the NMF! I wish I could do that well. It is a worthy subject too. Richard Bong is one of my favorite pilots.

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obiwan

Member since
May 2003
From: Malaysia

Posted by obiwan on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:32 PM

She looks great! P-38s are such funny planes looking good
from some angles and strange from others.

Superb job!

What baby wants baby gets

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Keyworth

Member since
January 2003
From: NE Georgia

Posted by Keyworth on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 3:39 PM

Great job on Bong's P-38.

"There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"

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wibhi2

Member since
March 2003
From: Brooklyn

Posted by wibhi2 on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 3:21 PM

I haveta chime in an' agree with everyone else. Sweet looki' birdy

3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation

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dtraskos

Member since
March 2003
From: Fowlerville, Mich

Posted by dtraskos on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:15 AM

Steve,
A-one, top- notch, first class, ipsy pipsy photography. The model is in the same class as the photograpy.It`s a pleasure looking at these photos.
Dave

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, November 10, 2004 12:20 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by SProkai

Howdy Folks!

I just finished this Hasegawa Major Bong P-38L Lightning - 1/48:

http://www.prokai.com/photos/P38/index.html

Any and all feedback welcomed.

I did a bit of research and found Major Bong with several P-38s that all looked different, so I took a few liberties with the detailing. This is my first model with an airbrushed metallic finish. I used Tamiya Flat Aluminum. Panel lines and rivets are penciled in. Weathering was dry brushed black pastel.

I also used a great trick picked up form the pages of FSM Mag - pre painting black around creases and panel lines to add depth and slight variation in the top coat.

Gloss coat was applied before decals were set.

Cheers,

Steve Prokai
steve@prokai.com

great pics! Cool [8D]

thanks for sharing with us.

kind regards,

Nicholas

Kind regards, Nicholas

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oldhooker

Member since
July 2003
From: Piedmont Triad, NC (USA)

Posted by oldhooker on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 11:41 PM

Beautiful workmanship Steve, on a worthy subject, thanks for the look see. Smile [:)]

Take care,
Frank

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 11:32 PM

Very nice. I'm an alclad user and abuser!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 11:24 PM

She looks lovely m8. What kind of airbrush did you use to spray the silver? Any problems with clogging?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 10:39 PM

Wow, very nice build.
I love the weathering!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 10:06 PM

(sigh) I've got to get the paintbooth together and get to airbrushing. You're Metal finish is just inspirational.

One thing, though. The props should be reversed. the '38's spun to the outside.

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Monday, November 8, 2004 1:28 PM

Great Build. Inspires me to start on My p-38! BTW, I prefer Alcad too, every easy to use and looks great.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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madspaniard

Member since
May 2004
From: Portugal

Posted by madspaniard on Monday, November 8, 2004 12:55 PM

Great work,love the weathering

Pedro

Fw 190 A-3 Richtofen JG

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Monday, November 8, 2004 12:40 PM

Great job!! My favorite Bong aircraft is his -J (Marge)-- I am a huge fan of him-- even namedmybeagle after his plane LOL

Mike

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 8, 2004 9:06 AM

Beautiful job! Very nice metal finish. I'm inspired for my B-58. Thanx for the pics

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, November 8, 2004 8:04 AM

Great looking build

Thad

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 8, 2004 6:59 AM

Steve........
sweet sweet fork-tailed devil.......
great weathering...........great nmf
Thumbs Up [tup]

thanks for the show..........

Bare Metal Foil (finish ?) & Natural Metal Finish

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 8, 2004 6:48 AM

Thank you all for the very positive feedback! Some have used the term BMF, some NMF - not sure what these mean exactly. My guess is the MF stands for Metallic Finish, but...

Also wondering if anyone has seen wing tips painted like this on a P-38. I could not find any pics, but I thought it would be a nice accent.

Cheers,

Steve

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Monday, November 8, 2004 2:25 AM

Very nice Lightning! Your NMF is very cool looking!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Monday, November 8, 2004 12:52 AM

I concur with the others. I especially like the one photo where you can't see the landing gear, thus giving the impression it is flying.

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 7, 2004 11:02 PM

Nice work, looks great!

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pingtang

Member since
April 2003
From: NSW, Australia

Posted by pingtang on Sunday, November 7, 2004 10:50 PM

Very nice build mate. Thanks for the pics.

-Daniel

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, November 7, 2004 10:19 PM

steve that looks great. very nice build.

joe

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mkhoot

Member since
January 2004
From: Westland. MI USA

Posted by mkhoot on Sunday, November 7, 2004 9:38 PM

Nice build good looking job on the NMF and weathering.

When in doubt just build it. Mark http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/

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ghettochild

Member since
November 2003
From: houston,texas

Posted by ghettochild on Sunday, November 7, 2004 9:28 PM

nice build!!

-Josh

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saltydog

Member since
July 2003
From: Lower Alabama

Posted by saltydog on Sunday, November 7, 2004 8:58 PM

very nice build steve!! Thumbs Up [tup]

the tamiya flat aluminum don't look bad, but if you want an extra nice lookin' metal finish, try alclad metalizers a time or 2. a very nice product with very nice results if used properly. i love the weathering effects, great job on the 38. later.

Chris