blueYeti Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Hi Chaps, My next project, probably one of the best kits ever made. 1st one step be cockpit obviously. I did paint xf-4. Nice details, look this few switch..... Instrument panel done, I make cut two watch dial from PE Eduard parts Now need paint them, switches, buttons etc... cya 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 I do plane Capt.Bob Faurot, an ace of the 39th Fighter Squadron in Jan1943. Try use decals from Eduard. I need diff tyre pattern in Tamiya kit have diamond thread Def.Model DS48014 be probably OK. Front wheel bay all fit like Lego bricks... Still work on cockpit lot of work left I add few PE parts Thanks for viewing Cya 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I am pretty sure the cockpit was green, not YZC. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Jens thanks for your opinion. Its early P-38, if you have any source on green in 1942 , pls show. Missing my mojo this summer I'm weary (C19 early June)happy did finish cockpit Maybe add little dry brush, and prism pencils CYA 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) Edited September 18, 2022 by blueYeti twice post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) I'm no expert but I haven't seen that cockpit color on one's that I have seen.I used this reference. https://imodeler.com/2019/10/information-for-those-building-the-tamiya-p-38/ But what for I know the refrence sounded reasonable to me. Edited September 18, 2022 by Tojo72 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 Thanks Tojo ! Nice article. I will change it to XF-71. cya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 There are plenty of references for green cockpits of P-38s. In fact, I don't think I have ever seen any references for untinted (i.e. yellow) zinc chromate being used for cockpits. Various greens, yes, but not yellow. I remember from when I built my P-38F that I read somewhere that the green used on early variants were different from the standard interior green (FS34151) and the bronze green. Apparently it was more in the neighbourhood of medium green (FS34102-ish). If only I could find that piece of information now. Jens 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 One step back.... I did them, new cockpit colour look beater. After dry, I will do weathering cya 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Well done Sir! Mmmmrpf, I'll change the colors on my kits too !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueYeti Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Thanks Corsa. Start Riveting , its and idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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