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Academy 1:48 Lockheed P-38L Pathfinder

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13 5 April 2023, 00:02
Afonso Braga
Started this kit because the box is damaged, i had this project for years now so it is time to clear shelves and create room for more as well as actually build and not just collect 🤣🤣
5 April 2023, 00:05
Afonso Braga
Getting there!! Main body almost assembled, upper fuselage prepared.
Next step, drill holes for drop tank and prepare them for paint job
8 April 2023, 09:55
Afonso Braga
Next step: paint the silver part of fuselage, add nose with the weight to balance correctly and finally paint the olive drab coat
9 April 2023, 11:02
Maciej Bellos
Looking nice. How is the fit?
9 April 2023, 16:40
Afonso Braga
The fit is nice but the cockpit details are dreadful, I recommend the legend cockpit which will provide extreme detail, it will be compatible to all P-38's from academy
9 April 2023, 16:45
Afonso Braga
I have one of those but i am saving for the P-38 "Putt Putt Maru" also from academy. I will add a picture so you may identify what it is
9 April 2023, 16:48
Maciej Bellos
Thank you Afonso for the info!
9 April 2023, 18:30
Afonso Braga
Top fuselage primed with AK extreme metal black base followed by several coats of AK Extreme Metal Polished Aluminium
10 April 2023, 19:37
Afonso Braga
Black tamiya panel liner applied
10 April 2023, 22:23
Afonso Braga
Ready for olive drab coat 😃
11 April 2023, 09:23
Afonso Braga
Olive drab coat finished, waiting to dry
11 April 2023, 10:01
Afonso Braga
Propellers and drop tanks ready
11 April 2023, 14:50
Afonso Braga
The instructions mislead me, be careful with the olive drab coat, the nose is to remain polished aluminium
11 April 2023, 14:51
Afonso Braga
Nose paint semi corrected
11 April 2023, 22:53
Afonso Braga
Decals applied some minor retouches missing and a few parts waiting to be glued
12 April 2023, 23:12
Afonso Braga
I am in deep trouble, yesterday i was so tired but trying to do a little bit more when i should have stopped, I accidentally spilled thinner over the wings so now i will have to try to correct it and hope that the damage won't be permanent.
A good advice, if you are tired it is better to stop and get a grip or some rest 😭😭😭
13 April 2023, 09:40
Maciej Bellos
Oops, but I think you can manage!
13 April 2023, 10:39
Afonso Braga
I think so as well, but i'll have to prime it again and then apply the xtreme metal over the affected zone, i need to be extra careful to not damage the decals or the canopy
13 April 2023, 11:44
Afonso Braga
Couldn't do better than what is now, luckily this model is not for direct display but for a resin experience
13 April 2023, 14:02
Afonso Braga
Could be a lot worse but at least it is not wrecked
12 parts missing and 2 decals
13 April 2023, 22:50
Afonso Braga
I didn't have burnt metal so i had to be creative and used on the turbochargers and exhausts 4 coats:
1 - a layer of titanium gold
2 - brushed titanium silver over titanium gold
3 - sprayed some smoke on top
4 - used black tamiya panel liner over all the surface

Please give me feedback if it looks similar or not 😃
13 April 2023, 23:52
Afonso Braga
Ready!! Please leave any feedback wether good or any suggestions/ critics , all are welcome and use them to improve myself
Thank you all
14 April 2023, 13:37

Project info

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1:48
Completed
1:48 Lockheed P-38L Pathfinder (Academy/Minicraft 2151)
Lockheed P-38L Lightning
US US Army Air Forces (1941-1947)
654 BS, 25 BG 423890/Q3+0
January 1945 World War 2
Natural Metal over Black
 

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