gunpowder Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 This is my Trumpeter p-38 L. I have had this model since it was first released, but lost interest after a couple of months. Now its back down from the loft and nearing completion. I have backdated to a J-15. Ive deleted the fuel booster pumps bulges, Landing light, and small flaps. All being well it will be in the markings of "Happy Jacks Go Buggy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Heres a picture of the underside. The white patches are the parts that have been deleted and brushed over with typewriter correction fluid. I have to add an underwing landing light next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Heres one more picture of the Cockpit. Its OOB and i think it looks fine. The engine blocks, ammuntion boxes and nosecone are filled with lead shot, but i found that when i added the elevator it still tail sat! That led me to add more weight to the spinners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus H Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 very nice build. looking forward to see it in full color. the p-38 is sure one of the most beautiful exotics. how is the fit of the trumpeter kit? any problems? cheers klaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Looks good. I've been away from posting for awhile but I built the P-38 and it did need weight stuffed everywhere ahead of the main wheels. I even drilled a hole in the engines and filled them with lead shot and glue, and it will still will sit on its tail if pushed down at the elevator. I built mine in 30 days for a contest and it nearly killed me I thought it was a good kit overall. Ended up glueing all of the movable control surfaces in place though. Kyle G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsarnoffca Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Super nice build so far. Big kit, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks Guys. The fit has been OK no real problem. I must admit it is a beautiful aeroplane. I will be gluing all of the control surfaces too. Just the dreaded metal finish to think of. I have Tamiya Gloss alluminium, but im not sure how it looks. I may go for Aclad polished Alluminium yet, still undecided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus H Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 do not use tamiya aluminium colors. alklad is some kind of tricky. i didnt have problems with it yet but friends of mine who did use it exactly in the same way i did. had seriouse cracking of the alklad sufrace. if you dont want to use alklad, try out the new metallicer polishing colors from gunze. they are absolutely great. i have black iron here. you spray it on and then you slightly polish it with a q-tip. i cant tell the difference to alklad. but i have only used it on small areas so far. cheers klaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PietvWdV Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Welcome to LSP Gunny. Nice to see these devils being built here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 welcome in'da club no, seriously your P-38 is looking good! cheers, Jens.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Thanks! I feel an Olive drab/ neutral grey scheme comming on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMurph Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Olive drab very very fun to weather. Cheers Murph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngoMango Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Hi GP, great work on the trumpie P-38 mate. I always love seeing them built, and I reckon there are not enough built, just quietly. I'm going to have to get myself one at some stage too. I remember when Koala built one a while back on these boards, and he commented that the fit of the parts was a little dubious in places...any problems for you thus far? Great work, keep 'em coming mate. Ango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder Posted April 8, 2006 Author Share Posted April 8, 2006 There hasnt been any real bad fit problems. The radiators were a little tricky, but thats been it so far. I still have a little more sanding and filling to do before the metal finish. I have the decals now though and they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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