A P-38 from when boys were men and we didn't need no filler!

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A P-38 from when boys were men and we didn't need no filler!

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The Monogram kit built when the kit was first issued.

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From 1964!?!? That model is as old as I am. Kudos for keeping the old bird around for all these years :shoutout: And the props still spin to boot!
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Very nice! Yup… that’s an old vintage Monogram kit. Same kit I did as a kid and currently doing another one now.
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I remember having a room full of builds like that.
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Nice to still have such a memento John! :shoutout: Ah the days of no filler, worrying about seams, etc. Just build ‘em as quick as you can and have fun with ‘em. :hmm:
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Those are both beautiful and convey their subjects perfectly! There's passion on display here as well. Bravo!
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jeaton01 wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:49 pm The Monogram kit built when the kit was first issued.
Nice work John. Wish I still had mine—looked similar to yours.
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Cracking build that John - I wish mine were that good now! :bag:
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