F-5E, `Recce` Lightning, Chinese Nationalist Air Force

[russ c]

Hi Everyone,

Thought I`d show some pic`s of my most recent completion

Academys 1/48 scale P-38 Lightning, done as the Recce option and completed as:

and aircraft of 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, Sino-American Wing, Chinese Nationalist Air Force, 1944-45

Built mostly OOB with just brake pipes and seat belts added, with decals from a Blue Rider sheet

Was going to complete it in Olive Drab and Neutral Grey scheme but after Googling and looking through books found.....

that every reference and profile stated Dark Green and Light Grey as the colours used

so presume they were delivered in Bare Metal and painted locally.

Whatever colour they were I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for looking,Cheers Russ

[Spitfire31]

Interesting subject (I've got a soft spot for recce machines), elegantly rendered!

And nice work varying that monotone green top coat!

Kind regards,

Joachim

[batcode]

very nice build russ looks great. nice scheme and great job on the paint and finish

[Val]

A great build, as always.

[Mr B]

Nice work....love the scheme ....very attractive and your work on it makes it even nicer

rgds

mr b

[MikeR]

Ooh nice!

Mike.

[HL-10]

That's a different bird, in a different scheme!

Nicely done, looks great

[Mike DeTorrice]

Absolutely superb job on all aspects of this great-looking photo Lightning. She certainly displays very nicely here !

Mike

[F-32]

Very smart, don't think I've seen one in this scheme before