P-38 GB

NucMedTech I have mocked mine up with tape and it looks like there shoud be no real big problems with and seams. The only part I was not happy with is the way the cooler covers on the booms fit. they do not fit flush. I sanded them as thin as I could and the still stick up somewhat. Other than that you should be OK. I have also noticed that alignment of the nose panels must be done very carefully to achive a nice fit with no gaps. You are probally right gluing one part at a time and getting that fit right then let it dry and fit the next. For my rocket trees I just used thin brass wire for the power wires. I bent them very carefully so they would have the correct look to them. They would have been a rubber cord and would have a soft bend to them while hanging. Post some pics when you get a chance!

                                                                                    Soulcrusher

didfaI, I was at a model show this weekend and picked up another decal sheet with St. Louis Blues on it. Superscale for some reason only gives you one decal for front teeth, so I figured that I can mix and match some decals for you. I'm going to try to get that in the mail ASAP, but due to school and work it maybe be a little late. For that I apologize. Don't feel bad if you want to send me a reminder email! I won't take offense!

I'm just glad I can help a guy out!!! 

RadMax8 wrote:

Didfal, I used the decal sheet with St. Louis Blues. I used the other option. If you want the decals, they are yours. Send me your address!

This is what I love about you guys on this forum! Awesome!

Thanks

Check your EM for info.

Looks good, what did you use for the wiring?

David

Soulcrusher,

     Looks good to me. I'm hating the lack of reference to the rocket launcher myself. I like your interpretation.

As promised here is my interpretation of what the rocket tree could have looked like. I say this because I have no reference pictures to go by so I took a guess as to how the power wires would have been run from the back of the rocket to the tree. The rockets colors were chosen from a picture I found online. It is a armor piercing type. This type used an internal contact fuse in the nose so there would be no fuse or saftey arming wire on the front of the rocket As always all comments or views are more than welcome.

                                                                                 Soulcrusher

didfaI wrote:

I've the Eduard P-39Q  (#8063) and have been keeping up on the GB and inspired by the effotrs and input by all. FSM's Mar issue cites an Eduard "MTO dual combo (#1128) for $24,81!!  However, when you go to any of the OL sites it's between $33/37.00! Even the Eduard site is selling it for $35.00! Where can I get this kit as advertized in FSM?

                                                                        Soulcrusher

Finally assembled the rocket trees tonight! To tired to take pics tonight will post tommorow night. Looking good there NucMedTech. I did not spend alot of time on my pit because I was not really impressed by Trumpeters efforts and I did not desire to spend even more time adding or replacing items that were either ommited or poorly represented. I was particularly unhappy with the instrument panel. As you can see in your photos the gauges are set way to far back in the panel and you cannot see then at all. They look black holes in the panel. Keep posting that way I do not feel so alone here and you can also share my pain on some of this kits shortcomings!

                                                                           Soulcrusher

I've the Eduard P-39Q  (#8063) and have been keeping up on the GB and inspired by the effotrs and input by all.

FSM's Mar issue cites an Eduard "MTO dual combo (#1128) for $24,81!! 

However, when you go to any of the OL sites it's between $33/37.00!

Even the Eduard site is selling it for $35.00!

Where can I get this kit as advertized in FSM?

Holy crap!

That old Revell kit I'm putting together for this one is going to seem miiiiighty lame compared to this guy. Hah!

Awesome stuff.

NucMedTech wrote:

let me know what you think.

I think it looks awesome and I don't want to build mine any longer.

Well I finished the front office. I put wires on the radio and made the manual hydraulic pump. Here are some pics.

let me know what you think.

Looking forward to your progress!!

Yes that is the same problem I am having. I can  not find and pictures of what the back of the rocket tree looked like when all of the rockets were attached. It is a choice of somewhere on the tree or at the hardpoint mount for the rocket tree itself. I am stuck with no reference pictures so I guess I will have to use my own judgement and make it look as real as possible. I hope to get some bench time soon and get rolling on this baby agian.

                                                                                            Soulcrusher

Soulcrusher,

    I looked in my detail and scale book for pictures of the HVAR rockets. I've got a good picture of the front but not of the back. The caption said that "each Christmas tree launcher required only two mounting points under the wings, and only one firing circuit was needed for each." I don't know if this helps but it's all I've got. 

Hopefully I can get back to you on the Academy kit soon.  I will finally get to finish my M soon for the long ended R/M group build.  I have built the Hasegawa kit before and didn't have trerrible problems.  I don't know if it's because of my kit or his kit, but mine wasn't bad except where they all seem to have problems.

NucMedTech wrote:

Hey Mike,      I'm working on the same kit and have the same problem. I decided to model it with the gear up. Even then the gear bay doors have gaps all around the edges. I'm using mine as a test bed for the Hobbycraft P-38. Mostly for the NMF since I've never done it before and would hate to mess up the bigger model.

I hear you. I have never done a NMF paint scheme either so this will be my first.  

Hey Mike,

     I'm working on the same kit and have the same problem. I decided to model it with the gear up. Even then the gear bay doors have gaps all around the edges. I'm using mine as a test bed for the Hobbycraft P-38. Mostly for the NMF since I've never done it before and would hate to mess up the bigger model. 

That is true about P-38 kits. Its always the booms that are terrible IMO.

You could make a whole new P-38 with that amount of putty.

Anyway, good luck.

David

ww2modeler wrote:

What doesn't fit right, or is it the whole kit. I thought all Hasawega was ralatively good. David

Really there are no good P-38 kits although some are worse than others.

I am in the first steps of installing the landing gear housing into the fuselages and they fit bad.

Good thing I have clamps to hold it all together while I line it up as best I can a glue it.

At least I have enough putty.  

I may end up just depicting a P-38 that got ran over by a Panzer.

What doesn't fit right, or is it the whole kit. I thought all Hasawega was ralatively good.

David

After building Tamiya P-47's this Hasegawa P-38 is a piece of junk!

How could they release such a horrible fitting kit?

I could have bought the Monogram and saved some money and had the same fit.  

Well, thanks for going out of your way to stay in the "rules"

Looking forward to see your build coming along.

David

ww2modeler wrote:

The Monogram would be "better" although if its a pain to get them then stick with the AM ones. David

David,

A friend is sending me the Monogram Richard Bong "Marge" decals so I will be attempting my first Alclad II finished aircraft ever.