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Old (1964)vintage Monogram 1/48 P-38

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  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Friday, May 17, 2019 7:55 PM

You are a persistent feller. I tip my hat to you.

Watching with interest......

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    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Friday, May 17, 2019 8:00 PM

Thanks!if all goes well I think I am entering the home stretch!

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, May 18, 2019 2:14 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, May 18, 2019 3:50 PM

Later down the green.next up:masking and painting the invasion stripes. 

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Posted by DasBeav on Saturday, May 18, 2019 8:21 PM

Looking good, Philo! That nose turned out really good. I know the effort you put into it. If I remember correctly, the "gun nose cone" was way too small....and the gun bay doors being "wonky". Can't wait to see it finished.

Personally and to be honest, I always like Revellogram and other crappy models, I feel like I accomplished something when they are done and look pretty good. Might be just me tho, lol!

 Sooner Born...Buckeye Bred.

 

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:32 PM

Thanks!the funny thing is ...whenI built the P61 I had very little problem with canopy fit!

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, May 18, 2019 10:36 PM

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  • From: Central Nebraska
Posted by freem on Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:33 PM

Philo you indeed are a glutton for punishment!  But, WOW!! Great big E for excellence!

Chris Christenson

 

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Posted by DasBeav on Sunday, May 19, 2019 1:37 PM

philo426

Thanks!the funny thing is ...whenI built the P61 I had very little problem with canopy fit!

 

Is that a hint of sarcasm. I left my P61 canopies open because I couldn't get them to fit right.

 Sooner Born...Buckeye Bred.

 

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Posted by philo426 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:13 PM

I had to add thin styrene strips and clear epoxy to help with the fit.

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Posted by philo426 on Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:23 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, May 20, 2019 2:41 PM
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Posted by philo426 on Monday, May 20, 2019 3:23 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, May 20, 2019 5:30 PM

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  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Monday, May 20, 2019 8:53 PM

Looking very nice philo, I like the invasion stripes, those can be a real challenge to get right. I'm curious how you managed with the goofy seam in the fuselage. That same bird has been sitting on my bench for the better part of three years...just sitting. However, your build is inspiring me to perhaps pick it up again. perhaps

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 philo426 on Monday, May 20, 2019 9:06 PM

Well first I had to file it to the correct profile,then I puttied it up.

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    March 2005
Posted by philo426 on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 2:32 PM

Installed the nose gear and gear doors.tires assembled and painted

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Posted by philo426 on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 2:32 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 6:45 PM

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  • From: South west, PA
Posted by Tomcat on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:27 PM

The extra weight in front makes it sit real nice. Looking good!

 

Mark aka Tomcat

On the workbench: Monogram 1/24 '69 Pontiac GTO and a Monogram 1/67 (box scale) B-26 Invader

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 7:30 PM

looks like it was just about the right weight.

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 8:16 PM

Hmmm.... the invasion stripes placement seems all wrong. They’re usually on the outer wings, not on the nacelles area. Same as on the booms. Too close to the wings.

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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 8:24 PM

D-Day invasion stripes should have 5 stripes total  - 3 white, 2 black. You painted too many black and white stripes and not correct. Google P-38 Lightning with invasion stripes.

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, May 23, 2019 10:46 AM

Yes custom job.Really stands out!

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, May 23, 2019 12:03 PM

Yes should've been painted  outboard if the nacelles.Would have been easier too!

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  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:04 PM

Looks cool!  Convention be uh, not saved!

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, May 23, 2019 7:35 PM

Real happy with it!

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  • From: Close to Chicago
Posted by JohnnyK on Thursday, May 23, 2019 9:05 PM

That's a very difficult build. You did a great job with it.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, May 23, 2019 10:22 PM

Thanks!

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Posted by BrandonK on Friday, May 24, 2019 9:56 AM

You did a great job with a clearly challenging kit. I've seen enough here to steer me clear of picking this one up. I think you nailed the workmanship very well and it does look quite good indeed.

BK

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