the South African Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Here is my last project for this GB started it last week I think and will hopefully have it done by the closing date.The decals were donated by Paul and I hope that I can do it justice.The kit is a academy 72nd fit is not great but the issues is small.Will post boxart a bit later as these pics is on my other camera: Regards: Shaun Edited December 10, 2011 by the South African Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Lightnings always look cool. I bet you can finish on time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Don't you ever bloody stop, Shaun. You are embarrassing me. All right, I'm back at the bench and working too! Seriously, aren't P-38s a pain to get lined up square and level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Had no problem with aligning mine Don the trick is to NEVER EVER EVER EVER (ah well you get the point) follow academy instructions but rather assemble as your own logic tells you to.I built a mig 29 a while ago (also academy) and according to all the online reviews they are filler queens I didnt use a single drop of putty on mine.Just takes a bit of planning. Regards: Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 How does it fly with all of those extra's stuck on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 I supposevery difficult and overly carefull!LOL Regards: Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gibson Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 One problem I've had with P38s is finding space to stuff enough nose weight as they are VERY tail heavy.I've even added weight to the nacelles. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Had the same problem eventually ended up fitting lead strips in the nacelles too.But thanks for the heads up!Will hopefully have the ol bird finished by tonight. Regards: Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Construction,sanding,preshading and green bits done going to lay first coat of silver now will post pics in the morning! Regards: Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Construction,sanding,preshading and green bits done going to lay first coat of silver now will post pics in the morning!Regards: Shaun Go for it Shaun! Building at that pace there's no time to pick up a camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 LOLat last its done not as neat as I would have liked it to be and also managed to cock up on the paint job as I decided to use acrylics (a very first for me and I dont like it).decided at the last minute to rather do Uncle Cy's Angel instead. Well here the pics! As you can see the clear coat and clear fix is still wet! And my collective attempts for this group build all in one pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 You made it then. Your adventure in acrylics looks ok to me. You ended up with quite a little air force. Nice one Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks DOn couldnt have done it without you and the rest of the guys mate!Glad you all supported me throughout the builds!Still hoping to see you in the Mustang GB.Strange thing is that I actually hate the Mustang but seeing as it was a very nice excercise in purpouse built engineering I like building them none the less!Go figure. Regards: Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks DOn couldnt have done it without you and the rest of the guys mate!Glad you all supported me throughout the builds!Still hoping to see you in the Mustang GB.Strange thing is that I actually hate the Mustang but seeing as it was a very nice excercise in purpouse built engineering I like building them none the less!Go figure.Regards: Shaun Mustang = as functional as it's ugly. See you there. Shaun. I just sent away for decals for an Egypt based Mustang III in desert colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the South African Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Looking forward to it Don!!And I was thinking that dislike rather than hate should be the Phrase! Regards: Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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