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

[phantom II]

Guess the money's good . But !

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[dirtball]

IT LIVES !!! Well, I actualy held it in my hand today. Even put some tape on. Had to dig through stuff to figure were I was on this, been almost 3 MONTHS ! But it won't be much. Finaly got a day off and decided to look see and figure out a few things. But thanks to all for sticking with me and egging ...er pushing me on !...........Harv

 

[dirtball]

Work continues. Have the left boom radiators on now, just a few fiddly bits to add to them. I'm happier with this side compared to the right side. The right side came out OK, but this side took much less work. I still need to add piping for the turbos and a few other parts before I attempt to attach the boom to the wing. Wish me luck ! After I have the boom attached, I still need to fix the broken off door rods. Yea, they brake easy !......Harv

 

[moon puppy]

Glad to see you making progress Harv,

 

[Arturius]

HArv great until here!
Keep it rocking!

 

[dirtball]

Small up date. Tried my hand at some foiling. But it was a mess. I think the biggest prob was the glue, too old. So I stripped and lightly sanded .

Then I taped the area off and got out my trusty"HAWKEYE's powders" I have used them in the past with great results. Mixed some alum. and steel and applied. Let stand for a bit and sprayed a light coat of "KRYLON FIXATIF" . This stuff is great for sealing chalks , pastels or any powder.This how it came out. So I kneed some feedback on this. Good enough, or should I try again?....Harv

 

[KiwiGunner]

Looks good from where I'm sitting

 

[MrT]

Cool progress!

Terry B)

 

[phantom II]

Looks good from head on view Harv but looks like paint from the sides. Probably just photography.

Cheers, Christian

 

[dirtball]

Yea, the light doesn't help here.But it is pretty even all around. Just a bit more shinny in front.....Harv

 

[dirtball]

Couple more with turbo. Started playing around with some chalks for exhaust staining with the turbo in. How do you like it ?.............Harv

 

[phantom II]

Glad to see you back Harv B)

 

[jknaus]

I like it Harv. Question though, arent you worried about them lifting off when you mask to paint?
James

 

[dirtball]

Not really. Its sealed with FIXATIF. Good for pastels, chalks and powders.....Harv

 

[jknaus]

Cool.
James

 

[moon puppy]

I like it Harv, never worked with that stuff before. you just work the powder into the plastic?

 

[dirtball]

over the paint......Harv

 

[dirtball]

WOW, over a month has gone by. Well kiddo's finally an update !! Almost ready to attach the left boom. Here is the small gap I'm dealing with

Trying out some plastic strip

And here is were I'm at. Just a little more tweaking and it should be good to go.

Wish me luck !...........Harv

 

[Kreighshoer]

great progress harv!

you'll master that ugly gap, that i'm convinced of!

 

[jknaus]

Almost Grand Canyon sized. But it is looking very Lightningish Harv. Nice work
James