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                        First airplane kit !

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        First airplane kit !
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 8:43 PM

                        Smile [:)] I got the P-38 that I was wanting, I was wanting any tips to help me to get a good build OOB. My husband is not much help cause he is not into airplanes just yet. Just wanting some general tips to help me get started on it. Thankyou ahead of time Tongue [:P]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 8:52 PM
                        What scale & which kit ? They're all a little different. Someone has probably built the particular kit that you have, and can offer some direction.
                        Good luck !
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:15 PM
                        Congrats Sheila....look foward to seeing pictures when its done!
                        Chris
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:30 PM
                        It is a 1/48 Revell Monogram P-38J Lightning. Hope that helps more.
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                        stinger
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Everywhere
                        Posted by stinger on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 10:03 PM
                        Hey Sheila - You're bringing back good memories here. I built the first Monogram issue of this kit back in the '60's, and it has always been one my favorites, straight OOB, with just the very basics of painting and detailing. (I was only about 15 at the time.....who ever heard of an airbrush at that time?)
                        Wish I still had that model!
                        As I remember, it was a rather easy build. Everything fit well and the cockpit was especially well detailed.
                        Send us some pics in progress, and welcome to the aviation world!

                        May an Angel be your wingman, and the Sun be always at your six

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                        nkm1416@info.com.ph
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                          September 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by nkm1416@info.com.ph on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 4:17 AM
                        A friend just finished his Monogram P-38 in Major Bong's MARGE straight OOB and came out just fine. I like P-38s also. I have 8 in all, only I'm in 1/72nd scale. Good luck and happy modeling!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:31 AM
                        If you choose to paint the plane in a "metal" finish, I would strongly recommend reading the posts in the painting & techniques topics. For a metal finish, all seams, sanding marks, imperfections, etc. must be removed. The "sheen" of the paint reflects all the flaws in the underlying plastic. If you have a marking choice that is not a metal finish, I would suggest that one. Painting metal finishes are the most difficult of all. I wouldn't want to see you discouraged from aircraft models because of the unforgiving nature of metal finishes. Good luck, and enjoy the build.
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                        roadkill_275
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: North East Texas
                        Posted by roadkill_275 on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 12:18 PM
                        I have several of these in my built collection at my mothers house. I really enjoyed doing them. Except for the nightfighter version. I had a lot of problems cutting the fuselage and getting that insert to fit well. I have tried this one three times and screwed it up each time. Maybe next time I'll get it right!! Oh yeah, and welcome to the family!!
                        Kevin M. Bodkins "Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup" American By Birth, Southern By the Grace of God! www.milavia.com Christian Modelers For McCain
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 2:29 PM
                        Thankyou all for the welcomes to the Aircraft forum, I am learning soooo much sinced I joined the forum about a month ago. All of the tips I know I can really use in good time.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 3:04 PM
                        Dont worry that much you are a pro judging from your armour work....
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 1, 2003 7:31 AM
                        I'll be working on my P-38J Lightning this weekend , and of course I'll take my time
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 1, 2003 7:49 AM
                        Enjoy Sheila! Im still working on my FW190
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 1, 2003 11:25 AM
                        Sheila,

                        As an addition to the comment regarding the metal finish, if you happen to be painting this with an airbrush, I would like to suggest using Alclad paint. It's a lacquer, (it's expensive but worth it) and PLEASE wear a mask or something, but the stuff will take a lot of abuse (meaning you can mask it an not pull it off the plane) There is one draw back. If you mess it up and need to remove the paint to start over, don't bother. Alclad has a nasty habit of attacking the plastic under the primer. I hope I haven't scared you, it really does make for a nice finish.

                        Good luck, I look forward to seeing the finished project
                        Best Wishes
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 1, 2003 6:55 PM
                        Hey Sheila,
                        I dont know if it will be on again, however on History Channel they had a show called HEAVY METAL which featured the P-38....neat show
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                        tempestjohnny
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Naples, FL
                        Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, November 2, 2003 5:49 AM
                        one more tip......If you want it to stand on its gear without tailsitting. put as much weight in the nose and the front of the engine nacelles as you can without breaking the landing gear. I thought I had enough in my Hasegawa P-38 WRONG GOOD LUCK

                         

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 2, 2003 10:37 AM
                        Well sheila, you want the best tip of all?????

                        Sell the wingy thingy and buy a Williams Bmw F1 racecar and come join us in the CBP in the auto forum !!!!!!!!Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]


                        Jusy joking around!!!!!!!

                        the P-38 is beautiful plane, and judging by your tank project, i'm sure your plane will just as beautiful.......
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                        Keyworth
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: NE Georgia
                        Posted by Keyworth on Sunday, November 2, 2003 10:41 AM
                        If your P-38 is half the job the armor project was, it's going to be a real treat for us to see . Hope you'll post the finished product for us to admire.
                        "There's no problem that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives"
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 2:06 PM
                        Hi everyone I'm back sorry it took me so long to reply to you guys out there. I got caught up in a jurry trial some of you know how it goes. thanks for all the great tips on how to make my plane look really great Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 10, 2003 5:12 PM
                        Hi lizardqueen2!
                        Listen, I'm about 1/2 through with the exact kit you are getting ready to build. Perhaps you've already started it. I'm doing the Night Fighter version and it is incredible! This is only my third aircraft build and she's going to be a beauty! I picked up this microsaw to transform the fuselage and made room for the radar op. She's gonna be armed to the teeth. Very little weathering, not a lot of detail, just straight out of the box. Good luck!
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