Martin Kubis Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Hello, As I like this old school Revell 1:32 kits I went for the real vintage from 1970 (plastic was still in great condition as well as decals) Model from the box with all raised panel lines (I just made "Titanic" rivets bit smaller by sanding) and the scheme is from the box too. Only aftermarket are wheels, interior and guns (all was defigned for the Trumpeter kit but it fits this old Revell wery well without any issuses). Airbrushed with Revell and Humrol enamels and aquacolor for the details. Weathered with Revell pigments. I know these days there are on the market more accurate models of this aircraft, but this was nice memory to build it again after 30 yeas when I found this model as a teenager under christmas tree. Martin Brett M, dodgem37, Greif8 and 30 others 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I have that same kit in a box too! Yours looks very good and it still looks like a P-38! Great job! Cheers...Ron Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I like that!! Thanks for sharing. Rod Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dany Boy Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Beautiful looking big bird Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 very nice!!! I remember brush painting one of these when I was about 11. I'm pleased to say that yours in no way looks like that!!!!!! Craig Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kubis Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 45 minutes ago, brahman104 said: very nice!!! I remember brush painting one of these when I was about 11. I'm pleased to say that yours in no way looks like that!!!!!! Craig Thanks Craig and everyone for nice comments. I was about 11 too when I build this big model for the first time. My father airbushed it for me + painted the pilot. I think this model is still in my parents house, so I might take picture to compare them after 30 years:) Martin brahman104 and Greg W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Lovely to see one of these old kits - I have fond memories of those old Revell kits - especially the FAA Corsair, Don Gentile's Mustang and the Galland 109 - never got around to building a twin. Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Lots of memories from this one. Good show. Sincerely, Mark Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Very nice work Martin Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Kubis Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Thanks guys for nice comments, these old Revell kits are bringing back memories so why not to build it again as is used to be..without too many worries what is accurate. (Less work, more fun) I am still imressed how were people able to produce such a kit in 1970 without any special 3d software and it is still looking good. MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Beautiful NMF build of Bong's P-38 Martin. You did a great job with a very old kit! Ernest Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerwomble Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 i just love the finish you have on that , clean , but not too much , subtle differences in tone , yes very nice . Can you please not put it on the step though where someone will knock it over and destroy such a nice P38 though ? Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicciuzzo Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Beautiful model Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Excellent build, Martin! Cheers, Damian Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Very nice. I built the same kit many years ago (it's here in the RFI section), and now have the Trumpeter kit to tackle. Martin Kubis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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