Zigomar Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Hello all! With this model I ended my exploration of the Tamiya superb "Lightning". It depicts the plane of Lt Ladd when based in Nadzab,New Guinea, late Feb 44 when already an ace. His final tally was 12 victories the last two gained just before his death on a mission to Balikpapan, Borneo, during a combat with a large force of "Oscars". Decals are from KitsWorld and set on perfectly. As usual, the plane is riveted and wheels and turbo chargers are from the Brassin range. Guns are from Master and they make a difference. Best regards. DSC_0010 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0009 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0003 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0004 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0005 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0006 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0007 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0011 by jean Barby, sur Flickr DSC_0008 by jean Barby, sur Flickr 49 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Great work as always! 👍 What did you use for the polished mirror surfaces on the nacelles if I may ask? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 they are decals from the kit.😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Excellent model, weathering is superb Regards, Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Jean…………in a word, “I LOVE IT!!!!!!” 🥰 Ooops. I guess I meant three words. 😉. Beautiful Lightning as usual. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Many thanks for the comments my friends! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Great looking Lightning there Jean, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, russ c said: Great looking Lightning there Jean, really nice work Thanks to you my faithful friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Lovely looking Lightning. I do like the restrained weathering on this bird as it is not too much or harsh. I also like the exhaust staining that seems to portray the long ranges flown by Pacific theater P-38s and how they had to lean their mixture for long distance flights. That is a very nice touch. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Love it, very cool indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Merci mes amis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Truly excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Another Gem Sir !! The effects on the OD are really amazing.... Congrats !! CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Bonsoir, well, all the nice things have been said, and rightfully so. And I can't think of a single nasty thing to add. Brilliant build, as always. Congrats! JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 You're a bunch of great fellows! Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Excellent work, stunning painting and weathering. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Extraordinaire comme toujours et des peintures je vais pas commencer pour pas risquer de paraitre comme un disque bloque.🙂 Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 5 hours ago, GiampieroSilvestri said: Extraordinaire comme toujours et des peintures je vais pas commencer pour pas risquer de paraitre comme un disque bloque.🙂 Saluti Giampiero Grazie mille fratello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Beautifully built and painted, love what you have done with the olive drab, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Nice, love the chipping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Lovely work as usual, I don't know how you build them so quickly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Autle said: Lovely work as usual, I don't know how you build them so quickly It is my way of doing things, but with the Ladies!😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Roberto Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Beautiful P-38! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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