1:48 Tamiya P-38J Lightning

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1:48 Tamiya P-38J Lightning

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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…
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until next time
as always, any suggestions, criticisms or comments will be gratefully received.
rgds
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Great looking build! :cheers2:
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indeed great build ! love the weathering ! great job as always
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:th: :th: :th:
:cheers2:
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YA that's awesome!
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Very nice! :thumb2:
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