harvey boyer Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 OK , for those that know me, also know that I have been working on this beast for 3 yrs and 2 months ! I had a thread going with the old site, so now I start again. I wont bore you with the last 3 yrs ( to many pics anyway) I'll start with some not so new and go from there. As I have always said comments and criticism is always welcome. Thanks all...........Harv these are the most excellent MASTER brass gun barrels, and the were blued using...yep, gun blueing. Tires and wheels are done with powders, no paint Two hrs of work ! Getting ready for paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Now for newer pics. Before painting, I wanted to try several different ways of painting. I is a night fighter, so it would be black. But I didn't just want to pick up a can of rattle black and spray the whole thing 1 color. So I found an old hanger queen and now I have 4 different canvases. This first one shows top left, Bottom right is just plain semi gloss black Bottom left.This is suppose to be Olive drab, but very dark Close up showing salt weathering on wing tips Panels masked off for shade variance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 So, now you are caught up. I'll explane all each post so you can fallow along. All for now, my friends, carry on...............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz Bar Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Refresh my memory. What kit is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallSignOWL Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 looking good, but the Xs on the canopy appear to be a bit off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Will follow this one for sure, Harv! Cheers, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 The kit I'm building is a P-38L converted to a P-38M. The one with the paint on it is an oldie had put away years ago. It's just a test piece to see what procedure I will use to paint the "M" Owl, the crosses are "off" because on the aircraft, when "up" they are not , some of the glass is below the sill...........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 OK, more paint. Did 2 light coats of Russet. All will become clearer as I go.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 There seems to be some confusion on my build. The painted one is NOT my P-38M, its a test mule for paint. Th help, I'll post some othe WIP pics I've taken in the last 3 yrs ( yes, its been going on THAT long). Hope you enjoy !..........Harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 MORE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Watching with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 And a few more And now you are up to speed ! hope you all like her, I do !.............Harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Derek, my friend ! Wonderful you stopped by ! Glad to see you here..........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Looks like you're back in full swing again my friend - I love what you're doing here. But you're looking a little nekkid ! I'm sure Jeroen can make a P-38 signature banner for you. I'll try to remember to ask as well. Can't have you bare assed nekkid man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Yo Grant ! That would be cool, thanks.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Refresh my memory. What kit is this? I'm sorry. I forgot to answer you. It is the Trup P-38 -L-O5. I used Jerry Rutmans "M" conversion along with his tires and prop blades. SAC landing gear. FWI all of the "M" conversion parts are now available from Gray Matters, and they are very very good !. Ask any questions you might have, all of you..............Harv looking good, but the Xs on the canopy appear to be a bit off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thanks Tom !...........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Great, Harv! Cheers, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 My MOJO is not here today. Found that at some point, broke the blade antenna off the bottom of the left boom. Have to make a new one. Hopefully more tomorrow....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 OK guys, I need your help/ advice. Of the two pics, which one is better for painting my P-38M ? Please help me out............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Looks like Picture A (the first) to me.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Me too, the paint weathered to a lighter hue didn't it? Cees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey boyer Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 had hoped to get the finnal test painting done yesterday or today, but worked a 16 hr shift last night sooo, kind of shot that. Try tomorrow, if it doesn't rain. Thanks for hanging in there with me !..............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Hello Harv. I should say the first pic. Cheers, Jamme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolboxx Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 very nice Harv glad iam up to speed now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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