rob85 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hi All, I have a number of WIPs that I should really be getting on with... but i am not in the right place for that, but i do have a bit more spare time and wanted to build something, something that will hopefully be trouble free! SO after a short vote this won, the Haseagawa 1/72 P-38 Lightning. and here are some pic's of the box and content. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr raised panel lines and no interior detail including the wheel wells, but thats no problem... its supposed to be quick! these are the options that are provided Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr I will be doing the last one 'itsy bitsy', and here are some refence shots for you to delight in. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Weather its correct or not I don't know but I will be doing this with underwing tanks and rockets... because its COOL of course!! so far so good...the kit fits together nicely, which i have always found with old Hase kits like the corsair and Tbolt i built at the start of the year, the plastic is hard and well moulded nice a crisp! so first up CP painted and some nose weight added. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr then she got closed up. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr then it was on with the canopy, booms, landing gear and nose. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr for Ced.... whats one of these? Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr a dead one of these! ..... as you can see the nose weight was not enough so more was added to the engine necklaces and all the seams were sanded and then micromeshed. Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr grills on and canopy masked Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr and finally here she is with two thin coats of citidal paints on and the black of the engine necklaces and nose painted with HU 33 Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr if only I had had this pace in the MTO GB!! Hope you like it hope to finish this by wednesday!! Rob 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Flippin' 'eck Rob, you're not hanging around are you? Are you hand brushing those Citadel paints? Are they as good as they look? Good for HSS do you think? Like the 'dead shot' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 That's a real oldie and goldie that you've got here! Haven't seen one of them since the time that silly meteorite wiped out the dinosaurs... These old Hasegawa kits scrub up real good, so I am expecting a beautifully NMF painted P-38. And the decals don't look too bad either. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 45 minutes ago, jean said: That's a real oldie and goldie that you've got here! Haven't seen one of them since the time that silly meteorite wiped out the dinosaurs... These old Hasegawa kits scrub up real good, so I am expecting a beautifully NMF painted P-38. And the decals don't look too bad either. JR Considering the discolouration of the box JR I wasn't holding out for much! But they appear in good nick.... the proof is in the pudding Ced yes all brush painted as per, they go on nicely however I don't think them I almost dry brush small amounts on as they tend not to stick for me if cut with water (like my normal tamiya paints) I will give it all a good going over with micromesh after the third coat has fully hardened. Yes it looks bob on for HSS if honest, it's lovely paint, I think this is rungfan steel? I use a couple of shades of this stuff to get a varied NMF same as my b-25.... all ideas stolen for PlaStix of course, not my own Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Great work with amazing progress! I hope this one inspires you to carry on with your other builds. All the best Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Cheers Greg I hope so! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) From start to nearly finished in one post? That's cheating! But it looks good, so do carry on then! Edited January 7, 2017 by Christer A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Regarding the pellets you've used for nose weights. If it were me, I'd hammer them down to flat discs/lumps so they would still have the same weight but take up less space. That way more could be put into the same space. Chris 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Very good idea Chris, cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 15 hours ago, dogsbody said: Regarding the pellets you've used for nose weights. If it were me, I'd hammer them down to flat discs/lumps so they would still have the same weight but take up less space. That way more could be put into the same space. Chris Yes, you are right. And it's never too late to hammer them flat! Come on Rob, listen to Chris and go grab your hammer! I cannot wait for the photos. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Right more progress. She has had another few coats followed by a micromesh and her ta ks fitted Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr Then she got a few extra shades put on different panels to bring it to life a bit, I will do a little more weathering once the transfers are on Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr And added the tail markings Untitled by robert mulvey, on Flickr She has her gloss coat drying and hopefully transfers will be sorted tomorrow! Rob 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Lovely shiny bird you got going on there. john 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Cheers john, she's shaping up ok I think! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Very nice Rob - your modelling has come on in leaps and bounds, great work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, CedB said: Very nice Rob - your modelling has come on in leaps and bounds, great work That means a lot, cheers! Not bad for two days work, it needs some touch ups but it's good fun.... better than trying to put the little lumps on the cowls of a Boston, whose stupid idea was it to have the separate so you could do different types! Take a leaf out of the eduard hellcats book and just include an entire cowl for the different types!... sorry not sure where that came from see you in the morning. Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Rob.. OH WOW.. what a beauty. sure looks IMPRESSIVE from here. VERY RESPLENDENT P-38 ... you took TWO days... well I am stunned.. it has turned out beautifully. You build SUPER models Rob. KUDOS. { I DO LIKE it but no LIKES thingys left ... will amend it tomorrow }. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great progress on this old bird! Looking sharp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffajake Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Wow. 2 days is very quick. Impressive NMF, I must say! Keep up the good work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great NMF Rob, I like the different shades and panels. Nice brushwork. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Cheers all, positive comments very much appreciated! the wife may get in the way of transfers today but we will have to see... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Great silver finish - looks like Revell silver has a competitor! I use Leadbelcher all the time for gunmetal, but Runefang Steel doesn't cover as well - I wonder if it's to do with base vs layer formulations, base being intended as a solid coat. we all need a quick build from time to time to blow the cobwebs out. It's looking good! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Very impressive Rob. Really fast progress. I would still be looking at the instructions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Wow. Very quick and very impressive. Looking good Rob. Kind regards, Stix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 56 minutes ago, AdrianMF said: Great silver finish - looks like Revell silver has a competitor! I use Leadbelcher all the time for gunmetal, but Runefang Steel doesn't cover as well - I wonder if it's to do with base vs layer formulations, base being intended as a solid coat. we all need a quick build from time to time to blow the cobwebs out. It's looking good! Regards, Adrian That is a very good point, probably why it doesn't like being cut as it won't grip anything then, however it works well over black it would appear... hmmm something to look at Cheers for the comments all Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Transfers on and weathered with pastels pretty much all done apart from the rockets.... but I need white paint! pics up later Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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