The Rib Man Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I can't wait to get started on this group build. I will enter with the new Tamiya P-38J kit with markings for Robin Olds' SCATT II. I am planning to do the bare metal scheme most likely without invasion stripes. RM 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 welcome along and with awesome and soon to be very popular build. I do like those schemes, it's interesting to see the variation on the one aircraft over time. Good luck with the build, I hope you enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 And so it begins I am planning to build this one out of the box with the exception of the aftermarket decals. The Tamiya cockpit is pretty great as-is. I added a few little wires on the side panel, but most of this will barely be visible anyway. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Nice start, that's one smart cockpit James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 great start and that cockpit looks gorgeous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Proceeding to install the cockpit: The engineering of every part of the Tamiya kit is exceptional. I like that they provide both weight for the nose and a very sturdy method for attaching the wings and wing booms. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Having built a Tamiya P-38 kit before, the connection between the upper and lower main fuselage is the step I was most worried about getting right to minimize the amount of work required to prep for the bare metal finish later. There are a couple seams that will be very visible if not gotten right. Fingers crossed that things will look good when the clamps and tape come off. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Shaping up well. Thanks for the warning about the fuselage halves, I'll be aware for whenever I build mine 👍 James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 that Pit does look awesome, nice work. I have been playing with my one (and have done a bit to her) and I was amazing just how well everything fitted. But you are right with some care most of the joins will completely disappear, will be interesting to how yours come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 I have finished the work on the front of the main fuselage. I said I was going to build out of box, but couldn't pass on the Eduard aftermarket guns when I put in my paint order. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Work continues on the 2 booms. One boom done, and I feel like I have already assembled half a Spitfire. The metal bearings give the booms some heft. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don f Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, The Rib Man said: Work continues on the 2 booms. One boom done, and I feel like I have already assembled half a Spitfire. I know the feeling. I recently finished the booms for my H-1 GB project. Looking forward to seeing your NMF finish. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 It's looking good. All these quality Tamiya builds make me want to start mine, but I must resist until the Academy kit is built James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Coming along very nicely Kom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Great progress!! Those joins look pretty good. I've just closed up the booms on mine, am amazed at just how detailed the wheel wells are and how nicely it all goes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Finally an update. I just need to clean up a couple spots and install the canopy. I will airbrush on a black base coat and then on to the metal finish. I will be using Vallejo paints of various colors for the metal. Robin Olds? RM 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 The Tamiya kit shapes up nicely, doesn't it? Nice work on the cockpit & pilot painting 👍 James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/9/2022 at 6:03 PM, The Rib Man said: Robin Olds? Nah cant be him … No cheesy Mustache ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 11/11/2022 at 1:04 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Nah cant be him … No cheesy Mustache He didn't grow his moustache until after WW11. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 Making some progress on the painting. It looks pretty good if you don't look too close. This was my first effort at a bare metal finish. I've definitely learned some lessons for the next time (keep the area much cleaner and free from dust, thin the paint some more, maybe don't airbrush outside when it is 3 degrees C, etc.) I was pretty happy with the Vallejo metallizer paints. I used aluminum, dark aluminum, and dull aluminum colors sprayed over their black base. Hopefully somewhere on my table I will find a broken machine gun barrel. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Id be pretty happy with that for a metal finish. Ive tried everything from paints to cremes to real foil. Eventually you’ll find a system that works for you depending on which effect you're going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 That looks great to me, even moreso for a first shot at NMF James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Just a few more bits to go, then on to decals. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 It's looking great up on it's wheels James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rib Man Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Almost done! I just need to resolve the missing machine gun barrel and decide if I want to mess around with the radio wires. I am pretty happy with how the bare metal look turned out in the end. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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