Paolo Portuesi Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Ciao, What about a P-38? That is what I asked myself a few days ago, looking at my Academy Lightning hiding in the stash . . . For those of you who do not follow my FB page (https://www.facebook.com/paolo.portuesi.1) here it is: Cockpit: Sanding hard: Scribing panel lines: Edited October 20, 2014 by Paolo Portuesi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Paolo, You must have read my mind. I've been planning on building the Academy 1/48 scale P-38J for some time, as I've been acquiring the AM parts and decals needed for my build. Your P-38 is coming out quite well. The cockpit really turned out exceptionally well, then again, all your cockpits do. The over all fit looks quite good. Are you going to do a NMF or the O.D. over Gray scheme? Joel Edited September 22, 2014 by Joel_W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thank you Joel for your nice words. Going to be a weathered natural metal Jewboy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Going to be a weathered natural metal Jewboy! A weathered natural metal what-now??! Paolo, you might want to check that -I think (hope) someone's translator is playing up! Edited September 22, 2014 by ChippyWho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Have a look: P-38J-15-LO, s/n 42-104107, 'Jewboy', coded '47', flown by Lt. Philip M. Goldstein of 49th FS / 14th FG, Triolo, Italy, May 1944 http://www.sklep.kagero.pl/en/p-38-lightning-at-war-part-2.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I'm pretty sure that Paolo is saying that he's going to be doing a NMF but weathered from being an operational aircraft, rather then a pristine museum finish. Less shine, more oxidation, dirt, etc. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thank you Joel, That is what I meant: an operational aircraft, dirty, oxidated and battered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Have a look: P-38J-15-LO, s/n 42-104107, 'Jewboy', coded '47', flown by Lt. Philip M. Goldstein of 49th FS / 14th FG, Triolo, Italy, May 1944 http://www.sklep.kagero.pl/en/p-38-lightning-at-war-part-2.html :rofl: ! Well, that was a classic even by my goof standards! I never heard of that aircraft, despite being a huge fan of the 'proper' Lightning in all its forms -especially in natural metal. I just read the post and had no idea what you meant! It was like reading '...weathered natural metal (N-word)', or similar! Reading it with the reference, of course, it all makes sense. My apologies, Paolo -more homework needed for me, I think! (Also, I couldn't see anything about this excellent project on your FB link but will look forward to following it here.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Paolo, BTW, nice to see you back on the board. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thank you Joel! Given that I am using Alclad colors for a natural metal finish, first I need a glossy black: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Paolo, Not only does the Alcad Gloss Black undercoat look perfect, but I can see that the fit of the various parts are perfect as well. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) This build is going fast. Here is how she looks dressed up with some Alclad and a little artistic oil: Hey, I have to confess that this build is just a relaxing break from my Airfix 1/24 Typhoon... See you soon! Edited September 22, 2014 by Paolo Portuesi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Paolo, Your NMF looks fantastic. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I've been wondering about that kit, surely it can't be as easy as you've made it look, I've not seen one look better ;) . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Sweet aluminium sheen :D What Alclad did you use? Did you use Alclad gloss black? I think it´s the best gloss black out there a perfect coat every time...and it dries super fast :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 That is a truly awesome paint job. Actually, it looked utterly seductive in the gloss black -I'd have been tempted to leave it there! Also the oil treatment is looking very good indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Some answers: - The black primer is just a quite common gloss black gunze - For the natural metal finish: Alclad White Allumiun, then Alluminium, and finally Dark Alluminium - Selected area have been weathered using some undiluited Burnt Umber More from me soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 How long does it take for the artist's oil to dry? Very impressive technique. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Not much time to post but. . . anti glare olive drab up: And decals: Edited October 4, 2014 by Paolo Portuesi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Paolo, Your P-38J is really looking quite good. As usual, your decaling has that painted on look. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Joel, Your feedback is always very appreciated! Here is my P-38 with some more decals at their place. Look: Well, now it is time to dress up the seat with some belts and to think about what to do with the canopy. Open or closed? Edited October 4, 2014 by Paolo Portuesi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Paolo, The decaling looks just about perfect, especially the blue/yellow strip around the elevator. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Portuesi Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Thank you Joel, but the blue/yellow stripe is painted. More from me very soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Open! Show off that cockpit. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Paolo, My error. But the fact that the painting and decaling look exactly the same, is just that much more impressive. As for the canopy, most of us go for the open position, if there is enough detail and interest to warrant it. In the case of the P-38, the canopy glass opens with two different panels, so I vote for open. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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