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Thanks Kev I'm very slowly making progress as this week I was transported to the hospital ER by ambulance, I'm home now and seeing my doctor today. Just seems it's always something.

John Nice going - you certainly whipped the Revell kit into shape. Looks great.

John I think one of the differences are acrylics dry outside in and enamels dry inside out, if that makes sense. In the long run, enamels are a much 'stronger paint' and bite into the primer so much better then acrylics.

John Nice save from the SOD and you Mustang is looking mighty good. Absolutely nailed the invasion stripes.👍

John Halfway home. Tomorrow a few touch ups with the neutral gray and I think the cammo is done. I really need to up the wattage in the studio when airbrushing - just hard to see what's going on in 48th scale.

Thanks John Today is the big day of the upper cammo going on ... sure hope there isn't going to be much of a cuss factor involved with it.

Scott Looking mighty good

Ernie Looking good and a nice set of AM details to 'perk up' the kit. Completely agree with John's philosophy. I remember many moons ago, we were both model railroaders and a hobby legend Allen McClelland, who has passed, use to follow the principal of "good enough", if you can't see it, forget it - this was especially true for structures where at least one or two walls were never seen - so why waste time working on them.

Thanks Chris MRP Neutral Gray went on this morning and tomorrow, I'll attempt to tackle the upper Oliver Drab free hand ... fingers crossed. 🤞

Harv Ouch. You need to get cracking and start building.

Harv Go for it

Hubert Absolutely agree. I wonder how many forum members have already purchased the Devastator. I ordered mine in March and it's neatly stored away in the stash. Could be a theme for a GB.

John Glad to see you decided to give the Mustang and go and get her across the finish line. Fingers crossed for sure; 🤞

John Got ya and you're a hundred percent right. Price and detail are always a tradeoff and is expected but price and fit should never be a tradeoff. Over the years, I've grown tired of fixing manufacturers sloppy work and terrible fit issues. In this an age, there shouldn't be any reason a kit has fit problems unless it's a limited run kit and even then, more effort needs to be devoted in design. Onto better kits without all the issues.

Brad Enjoy and your surely it was your day.

Hubert Thanks for the mini documentary and link - just loved all the pics of the aircraft of that era - nothing better.

I've had my Waldron Puch set since the very early 1970's, still have it and use it all the time. Matter of fact, it was my first modeling tool set for decades. Yup no rust and in perfect condition - of course I lost the case many years ago.🏆

Rob Always new techniques and adventures with each build. Just a pleasure to follow and enjoy.

Thanks Rob Tamiya P-38 is as close to being the perfect kit, with just no issues. I'm even going to use the kit decals. Only downside as with most Tamiya kits, the canopy masks are not die cut and in 48th scale, way too demanding on my eyes to cut them out correctly. I used Eduards masks and they were awesome.

PRIMING TIME It’s been too long since the P-38 occupied front and center on the bench and the focus of my build time. Picking up where I left off, dusting off the model and taking care of the remaining pre-priming issues. My wife and I are managing our medical issues and things are starting to settle down for the time being. Front windscreen was attached with a gingerly bit of Extra Thin as it wouldn’t completely sit down quite right and the rear canopy was attached with Micro Krystal Kleer. The center closed section was used for easy masking, as the build will have an open canopy. The gear bays were masked off with bits of foam and paper towel and the seams were given a last once over. Easier to sit the P-38 on the JL painting stand that I’ve had for a good decade plus, so priming could be accomplished in one session. Primer of choice: MRP Fine Surface Primer Black was used with no issues or redo’s found so far. Priming went fine and the next step is the actual paint work: MRP-139 Olive Drab 41 MRP_141 Neutral Gray 42 Finally back into the paint booth for extra fun and relaxation Just a few pics that the P-38 is underway and making her way through the paint shop

Thanks Chris I always try to settle in and watch air warriors. The hour-long journey with the P-38 was brilliantly done.

Kriss Absolutely stellar work.

John Completely agree

John No question, you're taming another Revell Mustang and she is going to be a beauty. Just a shame, they take so much additional work but for the price, it worth the money.

Rob I've been on the journey with you since day one and have enjoyed reading every update plus your outstanding photography has complemented and describe your work to the "T". Every stage of the build has been perfectly done and your painting; top shelf. Awesome work from start to finish.