JohnB

It has had it's moments Carl! I had to do a LOT of trimming on the turbo chargers to get them to finally fit. The windscreen piece hasn't really fit well and I wish I had taken the trouble to fix it before painting, etc so it's just too late to address that now. Oh well. I should have it finished up in a day or two. 🙂

Finished with decaling. Now for a clear flat over spray and some weathering.

Progress. Those stripes and yellow cowlings would really negate the camo! 🙂

I've always liked nose art on my builds. I've got the invasion stripes done now and can start on the camo with the undersides gray first. 🙂

I've been working on this one and decided it's about time to post a couple of pics. I'll use decals that are included in the Kagero book. I think it will make a nice looking P-38 model. 🙂

Thanks. Certainly not shake and bakes since they have some fit issues, especially the intakes which need plenty of attention.

Thanks! I'm pleased that you like it. 🙂

Thanks Mike! I too was concerned about the NMF but it seems to have done okay. Now I'm hoping I can get the tricky vac canopies done satisfactorily. Vac clear parts have always been a PITA for me! 🙂

Decaling done and most everything attached. I still have the canopies to do. I put them in place for the moment to take these photos.

I'm just happy to get it as far as it is since it was such a job to get it this far.

Yep. Getting there. I just hope the vac canopies fit okay. 🙄

Three coats of primer, one coat of Alclad Aluminum, and one coat of Alclad Dull Aluminum.

Making some progress.

Thanks Hubert. I'm glad I decided to follow your tip as it seems to have worked out okay. Now to do some seam cleanup, etc.🙂