alberto49 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Absolutely wonderful Alberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) ChuckAbsolutely an exquisite build and the P-38 without question has been a brilliant thread. Thoroughly enjoyed following your progress and frustrations (at times) from day one and my notebook is full of new techniques and ideas.Terrific recovery on the nose gear and I know exactly how you felt, both from talking with Mal and being an offender myself. Unfortunately, on my last Spit, the damage was beyond repair and the only solution was to start over.Aces on the build and one spectacular finish :clap2: Peter Edited January 15, 2016 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghatherly Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I have followed this build all the way, beautiful as usual! Great looking build and the tutorials from you and the other members are priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) zero flaw, perfect mirror finish, outstanding level of detail and accuracy.... ---------> Masterpiece ! I must say that you also deserve a reward for your patience ! And i agree with Gary, thanks a lot for sharing your experience, various trials and tests, and tutorials about many techniques i was able to learn and experiment thanks to you. Edited January 15, 2016 by Zero77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Outstanding Chuck...congrats on another masterpiece. Exceptional craftsmanship through and through. And your tutorials, as usual, were first rate: lucid, well documented and beautifully photographed. Looking forward to your next "kicked-up-a-notch" project, whatever it is. Rich Edited January 16, 2016 by allthumbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Awesome! Clean and shiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 just beautiful chuck - another winner!! congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 just beautiful chuck - another winner!! congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks again guys. One thing I didn't get a chance to show off earlier is the effect of using the black Sharpie on the bottom of the side windows. In this close-up you can see a sliver of black at the bottom of the window, rather than a thick whitish blob that you usually see when clear plastic is glued to grey plastic. The black not only eliminates the whitish color, but it makes the window look much thinner than it really is- and more to scale. Uncarina, geedubelyer, sandokan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Chuck If I'm looking in the right place on the slide windows, the black created a feeling of the glass being sandwiched between the frames. A red arrow would sure be helpful to the old eyes. Peter Edited January 15, 2016 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Chuck If I'm looking in the right place on the slide windows, the black created a feeling of the glass being sandwiched between the frames. A red arrow would sure be helpful to the old eyes. Peter Good point Peter. Here ya go. To be "clear", the bottom of the window is the same width as the top of the aluminum frame. With the black Sharpie painted on the bottom, it looks to be only a sliver of glass sandwiched in the side fuselage- which is the whole point. Edited January 15, 2016 by chuck540z3 Uncarina, sandokan and geedubelyer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 She's a beaut' Chuck. Good job. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your adventure. I think we all know how time consuming taking and editing photos can be. Couple that with the detailled reports and you've spent alot of time bringing Marge to our screens. I think I can say that we are all very grateful. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Extremely well done Sir! All your very hard work and efforts have paid off big time. That's certainly one very nice looking P-38. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Well I can say this is the nicest P-38 model I have ever seen. And there is no evidence of that disaster on the center pod. Wish i was closer to finishing Lucky Lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat14 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Absolutely Awsome Job Chuck, one of the best Lightnings I have ever seen. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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