JohnB Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I really like the looks of this P-38. A very interesting color scheme and certainly not something you see much. I'll use the Hasegawa 1/48 P-38L for this build. (Had to lay in a extra supply of gloss yellow for this one and the Mustang just finished! LOL) Stay tuned! 😉 Some history: This a/c crashed on takeoff in Salt Lake City in 1981 after the right engine failed. Pilot killed, airframe destroyed. Sad....... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 You are a machine John, but I really like your subjects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 6 minutes ago, Wingco57 said: You are a machine John, but I really like your subjects. I'm pleased you like them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 John I think you are living on pure 100 octane! Going to be a great build and will be following all the way Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John I think you are living on pure 100 octane! Going to be a great build and will be following all the way Keep 'em comin Peter Changing my modeling area of interest has rejuvenated my "want to" as I was a bit jaded on military. Nice change of pace for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 I just Googled the N number (N74883) and found that this a/c crashed in 1981. I Googled the N number and found that it crashed on takeoff iwhen the right engine failed. Pilot did not survive, airframe destroyed. Shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 After perusing several photos and reading up on this a/c I think some of the photos (naturally) were taken at different periods. Not a big revelation but it makes deciding on colors, etc. a bit complicated. I've read, and seen photos, that seem to indicate black props and OD wings. BUT, in this photo you can see the props are NOT black but a blue gray and the wings are gray. My estimation is that, when this photo was taken, it was in transition of being painted and the props WERE really blue gray and the wings WERE really gray (maybe a primer?). At any rate, that is how I will depict it (because I like it's looks LOL). Â 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 John Just seems the more research - the more questions, decisions and choices that have to be made. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Just seems the more research - the more questions, decisions and choices that have to be made. Keep 'em comin Peter Yes indeed Peter and I try to do a lot of research on my subjects. That certainly can add to the frustration factor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Very interesting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 15 minutes ago, Ryan said: Very interesting. Agreed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Is it done, yet?? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 9 hours ago, GazzaS said: Is it done, yet?? LOL Close! This one's going fast. Already in the painting stage but awaiting decals. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 John I'm willing to bet as a kid, you read every Superman comic at least once a week. Even after all these years, your speed and consistency still amazes me. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 36 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John I'm willing to bet as a kid, you read every Superman comic at least once a week. Even after all these years, your speed and consistency still amazes me. Keep 'em comin Peter LOL Peter! This P-38 is such a easy build there's no real problem getting it built fairly quickly. No mods other than replacing the terrible kit seat with one from my stash and that's about it. Fill a few very small seams, hit it with some gray primer and it's about ready for paint. Alright! The postman just delivered the decals so it's onward and upward! LOL 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 That's what I call a YELLOW airplane LOL!. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 aye...  yeller i'tis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 Just now, GazzaS said: aye...  yeller i'tis. I nearly had to put on some dark glasses! LOL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Done. Check completed work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 8 hours ago, JohnB said: Done. Check completed work. Linky, Linky?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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