1:48 Tamiya P-38J Lightning
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:49 pm
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)
