Popular Post Model Mate Posted January 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hello everyone, and a happy New Year to all fellow plastic-botherer's. Here's my Tamiya 1/48 P-38 for inspection. Lovely kit which is beautifully engineered and goes together without any drama. I added a basic Eduard set (cockpit details mostly) and seatbelts. I have to say I don't think it needs the internal extras - what's in the kit is pretty good, and the instrument panel can't be seen without an endoscope anyway. I also added a Brassin gunbay and ammo belt for a bit of extra interest/challenge. The kit comes with decals for the gun barrels which is novel, but I wasn't convinced and decided I needed to change the barrels at least. I know the wheels are wrong by the way; I foolishly used a (well recognised) restored aircraft for reference until I realised it was actually a different variant - Doh! Unfortunately Tamiya only give you three halves of the wheels, so I couldn't make up the correct ones as well as these spoked versions. I prefer the look of the spokes over the flat panels though so I'm happy. I painted it with Humbrol enamel on the underside and Tamiya Olive drab (lightened a bit) on the top, over hairspray and rub n' buff silver wax paste. Weathering is oils and pastels. Tamiya also provided the oil barrels and jerry cans (not in the P-38 kit - from their separate accessories set). Figures are from ICM's ground crew (including virtualliy free P-51!) and the Jeep is by 4D models from China - a bit basic and needed a bit of improvement, but for £2.65 unbeatable value! The diorama base is plaster filler and tile grout with 2mm static grass and a few bits of coffee stirrer and tea bag fabric soaked in PVA for the assorted junk. WIP can be found here.... Thanks for looking. 73 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Amazing piece of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Very nice diorama, thanks for sharing. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Fantastic Work! You did a very notable job on the figures in the Diorama, as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Lovely work all round.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin20 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Fantastic work! This is an amazing diorama! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George72 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 That is outstanding work. I'm not usually a fan of worn or weathered models, but in this dio it just looks right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angell328 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Love this, wonderful build, finish and diorama to finish it off. I have been coverting this release for a while now, I think you may have made me buy one tonight! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 One of the finest builds and dioramas I've seen on this web site. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Excellent diorama with nice figures and a very well-built Lightning. You have great modelling skills across all those subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock_Modeller Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 This is superb!!! I'm a great fan of weathered aircraft and the chipped paint / smoke and grime. How did you accomplish the exposed metal effect and engine filler grime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Thanks for all the positive feedback folks! It really helps keep the mojo alive in these troubled times. The worn metal is rub ‘n buff (wax silver paste) with hairspray over for easier chipping and Tamiya acrylics over that. oil stains (and weathering generally) is highly diluted oil paint. I did a WIP - I’ll post a link.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 Thanks for all the positive feedback folks! It really helps keep the mojo alive in these troubled times. The worn metal is rub ‘n buff (wax silver paste) with hairspray over for easier chipping and Tamiya acrylics over that. oil stains (and weathering generally) is highly diluted oil paint. I did a WIP ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I don't know which part of this masterpiece to look. Simply amazing... Serkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Man, this is too cool for school. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 That's a fantastic scale model Mate! Great dio and a joy to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Love that, seriously cool build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Great looking build and dio`, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dog Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Great little scene there Model Mate, plenty of details to look at. Lightning looks great, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Absolutely beautiful!!!!! Your attention to detail is outstanding!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Absolutely stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deroonenator Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Fantastic work. A joy to look at from every angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Thanks for all the positive comments everyone - much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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