1:48 Tamiya P-38J Lightning

[shortCummins]

Here is my attempt at building Tamiya’s 1:48 P-38J

I can highly recommend this kit if only to enjoy the excellent fit and exceptional engineering.

You don’t really need any aftermarket however I couldn’t resist a few bits.

Aftermarket used:
Eduard
-----“peelable” decals
-----Steel seatbelts
-----3D printed seat
Quickboost resin
-----machine guns
-----wheels
HGW
-----mask set
-----positive rivets
Anyz & airscale
-----generic stencil decals

I did get a set of HGW wet transfer stencils however, they proved unusable, they just broke up.
Also I get a set of HGW seatbelts but gave up trying to get them to look halfway decent, nothing wrong with the product its just my fingers are far too fat!

Paints:
-----MrSurfacer
-----MRP
-----Tamiya
-----AK Xtreme metal
-----vallejo
-----Alkan
-----MrHobby Color
-----MrWeathering
-----502 Abteilung oils

Here are the photos…































until next time
as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received.
rgds
John(shortCummins)

[aur0ra145]

Great looking build!

[Garion77]

indeed great build ! love the weathering ! great job as always

[digger303]

[Twokidsnosleep]

YA that's awesome!

[chops1sc]

Very nice!