Vintage Monogram 1/48 scale P-38 Lightning
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2024 10:26 pm
I’m calling this one 95% done until I get white numbers decals for the tail rudder and nose. This one is done as a F-58 Photo Reconnaissance Lightning in light blue synthetic blue. Some weathering done behind the superchargers using Tamiya weathering sets. The decals had very little yellowing so some concern whether they will adhere or not. So far, they haven’t given me issues until I spray a coat of flat clear to seal them in. I will be hanging this one on my ceiling - most likely the last one since my “air space” is getting crowded as it is. 
My thoughts on the kit…
It has brought back fond memories of my first time building this exact kit back in the 70s - warts and all. I did my best to build it better than when I was a 12 year old kid. I certainly did but the same nightmares of my building past of this kit still showed up but I tackled it as best as I can. The difference is I built the fighter version as a 12 yr old. This time, I took on the challenge to convert to a Photo Reconn version when a bit of surgery was involved. So, here are the photos…
My thoughts on the kit…
It has brought back fond memories of my first time building this exact kit back in the 70s - warts and all. I did my best to build it better than when I was a 12 year old kid. I certainly did but the same nightmares of my building past of this kit still showed up but I tackled it as best as I can. The difference is I built the fighter version as a 12 yr old. This time, I took on the challenge to convert to a Photo Reconn version when a bit of surgery was involved. So, here are the photos…
