1/32 P-38M "M" for madness

[dirtball]

Well, well, well. A bit of a small update. Main wheels and hubs fitted and temp installed. I'm happy. Started getting my juices flowing again ! Hope you enjoy !...........Harv

 

[jknaus]

Getting so close. Really cant wait to see her in paint.
James

 

[dirtball]

This is what I'm up against. I know this WAS a pretty good fit when I dry fitted the parts. What the hell happened ? The spine is too far forward, the doors are not even, one sits back slightly from the other. This my next step, to get the nose put on and even. Thanks for your continued support. God knows I need it !

 

[moon puppy]

Hang in there Harv, looks like tough work but you'll pull through.

 

[Iron Mike]

Harv, I don't know squat about aircraft, but I sure do admire your tenacity! :drinks

 

[phantom II]

Good grief Harv, I can honestly say this thing is worse than my Duck and so much bigger.

Hang tough

Cheers, Christian

 

[jknaus]

hmy:
Man but you have so much patience. Keep going, its too late to stop now.
James

 

[Paulw]

I can't see how you cope with that Harv. Mine thaqt turn out like that usually crash or disappear into a worm hole or something. :side:

 

[BigDog]

This is one long thread... and a very educative one too! :dude You must come from a Shao Lin or Budist Monk background; where do you find all that drive and patience?!? hmy:

Anywho, that is one awesome build, dude, so keep up the good work!

Cheers! B)
Fernao

 

[dirtball]

Well kiddies, time for an update. Not a huge one, but an important one. This is where I left off.

And this is where I am.

Still need to support the barrels some how. Then I can glue the nose on. More later. Thanks for following.........Harv

 

[dirtball]

A little motivation for you, and me too !........Harv

 

[chukw]

Very nice, Harv! Getting to identity of this pony!

 

[dirtball]

Thank you Chuck. Its always great when you visit, and much appreciated !............Harv

 

[moon puppy]

we're rootin for ya Harv!

:drinks

 

[dirtball]

Just for giggles !............Harv

 

[Sharkmouth]

Have you thought of using epoxy putty to hold the barrels in place? If you do, you'll need to paint them first as well as the troughs.

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

Just for giggles !............Harv

Awesome firepower!

 

[Iron Mike]

CA works well to adhere the brass, you can even drop it and it will stay put. (Don't ask how I know that)

 

[jknaus]

:yipee Cant wait

James

 

[dirtball]

This is the aircraft I am modeling.

Several observations and questions.
First, I noticed the nose dose not have panels and rivets, unlike the kit, so most of mine will be sanded off ( most are already) also we have had several debates here on wheel well co;or. Knowing there is a bad color shift here, what color do the inside of the doors look like you all ? Also as I understand it, they came into the war too late for any action. But looking at this pic, I noticed the wear on the leading edges as well as scratched up sides of the gondola, I presume from taxi way and runway debris being thrown up from props. My biggest question is color. I originally was planning to spray gloss black from rattle can. I recently read a thread on a guy who used dark blue grey ? It did look convincing. So all of you night fighter guys, any suggestions ? Please let me know...........Harv :fencing