Komedy Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 So for my first GB anywhere I have gone all in and will build a pair of Tamiya 1/48 P-38s. The first will be the P-38G-15-LO, s/n 43-2475, 'Babe' complete with the Eduard gun bay set and some other AM that is on route from Hannants along with the Decal Sets Secondly then I will tackle the all metal finish with the P-38J 42-67408, 42-67408 'Double Trouble' - This will be a more OOB build So plenty to keep me working on as the dark nights draw in Kom 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) Its Sunday, lunch is in the oven so time to make start on the P-38G As well as the gun bay set I will be adding a few other upgrade bits including the Aber gun barrels and using the Exito Decal Set P-38G-15-LO, s/n 43-2475, 'Babe' All the Best Kom Edited September 25, 2022 by Komedy Typo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Always enjoyable getting the first colour down, time for a little detailing now before building up the tub assembly SMS US Interior Green Kom 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Off to a good start Kom and welcome to the world of group builds. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 You've chosen two cracking kits, I'm sure you'll enjoy the GB greatly. A word of warning though, they can get rather adictive! Nice start on that cockpit as well James 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 The Hannants delivery arrived this morning with the rest of the Aftermarket and right on time as well for finishing up the tub assembly.. Onwards to the next part of the build Kom 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Excellent work there, Kom James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Some more progress this evening, however on going to fit the AM gun barrels realised that I got sent the wrong ones. Sent a set of 1/24 scale cannons Will have to give them a ring in the morning to get them swapped out as the kit ones are pretty bland. very slight witness of a seam line to sort out to the left of the cockpit, shouldn't take to much to work it out Kom 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 That really does look very nice indeed, Kom! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Your control wheel is upside-down! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 8 hours ago, gingerbob said: Your control wheel is upside-down! Wow what a clumsy thing to do, that's my evening sorted correcting that goof. Thanks for the heads up. Kom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 That is one beautiful cockpit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Welcome along to your first STGB...we will be gentle on you! Plus you bought not one but two of those amazing Tamiya models!!! Seeing all that lovely sprue spears out like that........ No messing around either, that cockpit looks great and that Eduard IP is very nice. Don't worry the Control Wheel looks right right to me here downunder! Well good luck with both of these build, I hope you enjoy the STGB. Oh yeah that bench is way to organised and neat and tidy, mine is currently under 1/2" of resin dust..... am not allowed to mention what I've started other than it's resin and 1/32nd! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 Finally managed to get it all nailed together and the base coat down, only a little tidy up needed before getting the first colours down. thanks for all the kind comments to date, much appreciated All the Best Kom 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 She's looking very sharp there, Kom James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 After two lengthy enough sessions have the colour down. A lot of geometry to deal with on this bird but pleased enough with the outcome and I continue to be impressed with SMS. SMS Olive Drab SMS Neutral Grey Will let it cure off before a gloss coat in prep for the decals. Note the nose cone is only set on and will fit the AM cannons towards the end. Kom 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 That's looking very nice, Kom. I'll have to check those SMS paints out as well 👍 James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Some more progress made in sine the last post. Tomorrow will apply some panel line washes before the final assembly and finishing. Kom 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Looks great should make for a nice display on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 That's looking superb, Kom James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 One down and one to go. I will keep the thread open until I have both finished and then will add a few pics of them side by side. Enjoyed this first build and will approach the next one now a little better informed, there are some quirks. This next one will be the metal finish. On to the next one Kom 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 That's a realy lovely model, Kom, well done! Are you going to put those shots in the gallery, or wait until both are done? James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 4 hours ago, 81-er said: That's a realy lovely model, Kom, well done! Are you going to put those shots in the gallery, or wait until both are done? James Hi James thanks for the comments. I'm sure I'll tinker with this one a little while completing the second one so not quite ready to post them to the gallery All the Best Kom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komedy Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) so next up is the P38-J "Double Trouble" Bench tidied up after the first build and ready to make a start on this one tomorrow. Kom Edited October 16, 2022 by Komedy Image 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 That's a nice setup you've got there, Kom! James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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