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

[Iron Mike]

If it was easy, anyone could do it. Keep on keepin' on, Harv! B)

 

[jknaus]

Insane
James

 

[dirtball]

Small up date. Well after suffering through the first door, found an easier way to locate the parts position before glueing. Taped the door in position , Then after pre assem the PITA hinges , mark location. Then remove and glue.
** NOTE** If you are building this model or planning to, I suggest this step be done before assem. the gear bays. It will save you lots of and frustration ! Lots more wiggle room and nothing in your way.
As always, comments welcome(as well as large amounts of praise !) LOL
Thats all for now, carry on........Harv

 

[Iron Mike]

You'll have it all figured for the next one, Harv!

 

[phantom II]

You'll have it all figured for the next one, Harv!

Go Harv ! Cheers, Christian B)

 

[MrT]

 

[moon puppy]

Looking good Harv, but if you installed them earlier, wouldn't they risk being bumped off?

 

[jknaus]

James

 

[dirtball]

I guess I should of explained better, this is only to assemble the hinges, not to glue the doors on. That comes after painting them and weathering them. Final assembly.............Harv

 

[dirtball]

Just pitiful....over a week off, and all I have to show, 3 out of 5 little doors done.Be glad when this build is over. As much as I like it, I'm ready to get er done............Harv

 

[moon puppy]

That's a lot of work to get done Harv, I know the feeling though.

 

[Brokeneagle]

Looking good.
I have a question, I've always wanted to know what thos things are on top of the engine/ wing panels that look like wheels?
I've seen them for years on lightnings but have never known what they were.

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

Those are the Superchargers Ian, you see them on the bottom of the engine nacelles of the B17. On other aircraft, like the P47, they are internal.

 

[Brokeneagle]

:laugh:
THANKS - Finally the mystery is solved for me. :facepalm

 

[dirtball]

Ian, I can only guess you are talking about the turbo chargers. The circular things in the silver panels ?.........Harv

 

[dirtball]

Sorry all. No new updates. Working 12 hr nights , 6 nights a week. Haven't ANY bench time. I'll update as soon as I have something.......Harv

 

[moon puppy]

Boy they fixed your ticker but good didn't they! Be careful Harv and take your time, we'll be here.

 

[jknaus]

Man that seems extreme after your op. You take care of yourself buddy.
James

 

[dirtball]

OK, OK I touched it today ! Got the fiddly PE parts removed and folded. These are for the remaining 2 gear doors. I'll post more after there painted and weathered.............Harv

 

[MrT]