John Masters Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 Thanks @trickyrich. I’ve been in Athens all week so no progress. The fun news is the IPMS Greece convention is this weekend. In a couple hours I’ll head down and peruse the displays. Pictures forthcoming! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 It's official....😁 Some amazing builds covering every spectrum. I'll dump them all in another thread. I think BM has a 'show' thread or IPMS thread... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Looks like an interesting kit - options for exposed engines and machine guns. Glad the cowlings fitted nicely around the engines. It probably means the engines were a bit small If it tail sits, maybe add the steps with a bit of stiff wire down to the ground below them? Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, AdrianMF said: with a bit of stiff wire down to the ground below them? I sometimes use pieces of clear sprue also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Looking good! The cockpit colour now looks right. Keep it on like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Did some attaching of parts to other parts...It's taking shape! Once it is all dry, etc...I'll go around and fill in the gaps that need filling and smooth down the bits that need smoothing down. --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hopefully there's not much remedial work needed, John? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 On 11/3/2022 at 7:08 PM, 81-er said: Hopefully there's not much remedial work needed, John? Not much James. A little PPP took care of it. I have also added the wheel wells with their molded doors. --John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 I'm glad it was only minor corrections that were needed James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 2 hours ago, 81-er said: I'm glad it was only minor corrections that were needed Thanks James. Yes...minor fettling here and there. The same goes for the front bits of the nacelles. Regarding the access panels...to fit them in now would be a major headache, so I will have them propped open for the engine view! A much easier and interesting option, imho. --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 I sorted out the pieces today. I masked and attached the canopy, and masked the separate canopy top which I will prop open. I painted the prop tips yellow and masked them. I attached the rear section of the prop spinners. Assembled and masked the wheels. Hmmm...oh yes...in conducting the inventory I realized I had misplaced one of the engine covers. I checked the floor to no avail. No choice but to dump out the rubbish and sort through bits of plastic, used cotton buds, empty sprue, etc...and I found it! What luck! The gods of modelling smile upon me! Here's where I stand with this one. Basically ready for primer. I have to think ahead...what was the primer colour for the P-38? I am hoping to make this one pretty weathered (because it was) so I will prime it, give a layer of aluminum in spots, and then the primer colour, then hairspray. That way I can chip away at my leisure. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I'm glad you managed to find your missing engine cover, disaster averted James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 4 hours ago, 81-er said: disaster averted Indeed. However, in trying the mask the camera windows on the nose, they both popped out and fell into the fuselage cavity. I was able to retrieve them with but now cannot refit them. I am thinking of just leaving them off completely at this point. I might paint them black (they don't look clear anyway) and try to glue them back in. Or not. In any case, this one is all but ready for primer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 That's extremely frustrating, I hope you can find a way of getting them back in. If not, I suspect it won't be noticeable with the nose being black inside anyway. I'm also now making a mental note to always use serious glue on any windows that just push in from behind James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 7 hours ago, 81-er said: I'm also now making a mental note to always use serious glue on any windows that just push in from behind Yes...it's a poor design whose time has come and gone. I might pretend it's just not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Grey primer...forgot to do the engine panels. That's ok. Quick job for those. There are some gaps to fill around the canopy, but nothing too dramatic. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Any plastic strip in your pike of stuff ? Ive used thin plastic strip to make ledges for windows to sit on. They can be installed even now by using tweezers and Tamiya extra thin. Cut two pieces just larger than height or width when they're set just place window in and re-attach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 12:34 AM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Cut two pieces just larger than height or width when they're set just place window in and re-attach. I'll look into that. Great idea. I think I know what you are saying...Meanwhile... This is a complex paint job if I want to show some wear and tear, chipping, etc...First the areas that might have it get some aluminum. Tomorrow I'll give it all some hairspray. Then I'll start the painting of the camo, etc...note that I have already painted the superchargers a dark metallic. That is a base. I'll mask them before the actual paint goes on. According to the profile, the port spinner is white and red and the starboard, all red. I've painted those and will mask them too. And the landing gear is all ready to attach once that time comes around. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 Time for some paint...Sky Type S... And don't you know I forgot the hairspray? I think it will be all right. I've chipped paint without it before... --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Nice to see the colour going on, John James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Looking good in Sky undersides. The Revell kit looks really nice. I’ve noticed the prominent air brakes - wondering if I should make some card ones for my Airfix kits, which just have raised outlines to show them. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 11:44 PM, AdrianMF said: Looking good in Sky undersides. The Revell kit looks really nice. I’ve noticed the prominent air brakes - wondering if I should make some card ones for my Airfix kits, which just have raised outlines to show them. Thank you Adrian. Mine are pretty much just raised outlines too. I have masked the Sky and the undersides, ridders, etc...and have not forgotten the hairspray! And the colours...I'll let the hairspray dry for a few hours before the next step. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Excellent! I'm really looking forward to the next bit James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 4 hours ago, 81-er said: Excellent! I'm really looking forward to the next bit We make plans and the Universe laughs...that's what happened. And I should have taken pictures. First off. Green. The bane of my airbrush. Clogs, dries too quickly, etc...terrible...I'm convinced it's the pigments. So I went in thinking this would be bad. Then I started putting on the green, freehand, which I can do if I am patient. All looks good. Following the lines I drew with the pencil, etc... Then, in a matter of very short minutes, disaster struck...crackle, crackle crackle...🤯 It all started to crack. Since the underside did not, I am pretty sure it wasn't the aluminum paint. It had to be the hairspray. I decided to just wipe it all off with some Ajax and ear buds, paper towels... In doing so I also removed all the hairspray. The paint went on fine. Phew! Tragedy narrowly averted... It's only 19:30 here. I'll give an hour or so to dry and get some Earth Brown on there tonight. Crossed fingers folks! --John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 OK. It'll never win any prizes, but I think it's looking quite good from 50cm away... --John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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