Stuart's 1/48 P-38 Lightning!

[Stuart]

Me likey Tamiya P-38 Lightning. Me want one too! Me no money to buy one. Too expensive. Same for Tamiya F-14 Tomcat.

Generally that's the same for me too - I've been very this year. I've wanted a Tomcat since it's release.

Nice! On my wish list. Looking forward to your build.

Thanks!

[Floki]

I can't wait to see this build I really want one of these.

[mostrich]

Super tasty kit! These guys know what they're doing.

[Stuart]

Finally! I actually managed to get started on this one yesterday - nothing big, I just started to assemble the cockpit parts and get a couple of coats of interior green on them. I have to say I'm loving the detail in this cockpit, it should look aces when painted up. The fit of the parts is outstanding.

I've always had an issue finding a decent US interior green, so on this one I've given Mission Models Acrylics a try - so far so good. It didn't paint very well straight from the bottle but with a few drops of Hataka thinner it went down really well. I'll let this dry over night and then start on the detail painting. This'll be an OOB with an IP decal - there's really no need for AM. I might even add the rather nice pilot figure included in the kit.



Onwards and upwards.

Cheers!

[LyleW]

Nice brush work! I’ve read several reviews on this kit and all sat it goes together quite well. Almost like a Snap Tite.

Keep Building and Carry Ob!

[Stuart]

Thanks Lyle! Yes it does seem to be pretty good - I've test fitted a few fuselage bits and the seams are pretty well hidden.

[KSaarni]

Good start Stuart, looks pretty busy with pieces the cockpit !

I have also a few Mission Models - paint bottles, my favorite Acrylic paint ( also that same US Interior green )

- Kari

[Stuart]

Started to do some detail painting in the pit today - crumbs there's a lot of it!