P-38H of the 475th FG

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

Here's my P-38H.

I believe that the most unique P-38H parts are the small sprue "J" that I've placed on top of the other sprues and the clear parts.

I placed the clear parts on the box-top, but not much is visible in the photo. The really special part is rear part of the canopy, it does not have the small internal reinforcements that are present in the P-38F/G.

 

 

Such an awesome kit, I hope to do it some justice.

 

Cheers, Stefan.

[trickyrich]

welcome along Stefan and NICE!!!!!! 😍 

 

Tamiya have done themselves proud again, the model is stunning, I had my first look over my F/G the other nice and it just looks amazing!

 

Will you do the box scheme or go with AM decals? There/s a great choice out there.

 

Will good luck with the build I know there'll be plenty who will follow with envy!

[Stefan Buysse]

Thanks for the warm welcome, Rich.

 

I plan to build this one as Lt Francis Lent's "T-rigor Mortis" using the Fündekals sheet.

Many P-38H's are indeed quite interesting, including the scheme that's in the box (Skidoo). I read that Skidoo's pilot did 2 tours in Vietnam over 20 years later, I think flying Skyraiders. 

 

I also have the P-38F/G, but first I'm going to concentrate on getting this P-38H done well.

 

Cheers, Stefan.

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

Here is view that shows the difference between Tamiya's clear parts for the P-38F/G and those for the P-38H.

The P-38H sprue is on the left with the modified part circled in red. The P-38F/G is on the right with the corresponding part circled in blue.

 

 

Cheers, Stefan.

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

I've started to build my P-38H.

I can only confirm what I've read in the other threads with a Tamiya P-38...just wonderful how well it all fits together.

 

 

Cheers, Stefan.

[trickyrich]

good to see you're off and running, and you'll find the build only just get better the further you go along.

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

After I finished that Kinetic NF-5A, I could return to this fine kit.

She's standing on her own legs now. I did manage to end up with some gaps that are larger than intended in the nose area.

It's probably not noticeable in the picture and I think they are where the panel lines  of the real P-38 would be.

 

 

Cheers, Stefan.

 

[PattheCat]

Nothing wrong to be seen from here.

Nice work Stefan.

Good choice of scheme. That's an attractive one (included on the decal sheet of my Italeri 1/72 P-38J).

 

Cheers.

Pat

[81-er]

Looking very nice there, Stefan

 

James

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

The last week-end of the GB. Time to finish this one and share some pictures.

The flash photography makes these images quite different from what I see with the naked eye.

Until now, all paint has been painted on free-hand. I'll add some making now and and finsih the layer of dark Olive Drab.

Over that, I plan to add thin strips of masking tape on the panel lines, then paint a layer of lighter Olive Drab.

Then, I'll brush-paint some Rubber Black along the edges of the masking tape.

All that in the hope of achieving something that looks like a P-38 that had protective tape on for the trip across the ocean.

 

 

 

Cheers, Stefan;

Edited December 9, 2022 by Stefan Buysse

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

Here she is with the tape on. Definitely not all panel lines have been covered, but I hope to create an impression of what these P-38's looked like.

 

 

Cheers, Stefan.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

5 hours ago, Stefan Buysse said:

Hi,

 

Here she is with the tape on. Definitely not all panel lines have been covered, but I hope to create an impression of what these P-38's looked like.

 

 

Cheers, Stefan.

Its a method Ive wanted to try myself so will be taking notes. 

[81-er]

Same here as well! 

 

James

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

Just the last couple of parts and the decals to be added.

I'm pleased with how the tape worked out. 

 

 

Cheers, Stefan.

[81-er]

That worked very well, Stefan 👍

 

James

[Stefan Buysse]

Hi,

 

The model is finished.

The first picture is without any specific markings on.

Then one with the T-Rigor Mortis markings.

I'll post some more in the gallery.

 

 

 

It's been a pleasure building this P-38 in this GB. 

 

Cheers, Stefan.

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

It did turn out Nice I think my Next lightning will give it a try. 

[81-er]

That's a great result, Stefan, well done!

 

James