dai phan Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) Hello all, I am going to delay my Tamiya F4B build until Quinta Studio releases the 3D set. It would be injustice to build the plane without this set. In the mean time I will build the Tamiya P-38 and since I have never built a twin, this wil be interesting. Dai Edited July 25, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) Ordered some additional good stuff... I do not think I need to order any "correction sets" at all... Dai Edited July 25, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Hello all ... It is here ! Let's go to work. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 As I have been following your F-4 build and I am quite astounded by your skills, not to mention those Quinta 3-D decals, I am excited to experience this build as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Hello all, I started building this morning. What a marvel piece of engineering. Everything has such tight tolerance that often mates without any seams. The Quinta Studio cockpit kit should arrive today. This kit I expect to come together quickly because every piece just falls into place without carving, trimming, filing, sanding... Will post some photos soon. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I will be thrilled to watch your build! I've already built "Miss Virginia" from this kit, and have another Tamiya P-38F/G kit, AND the P-38H kit. I am a P-38 fanatic! I can only hope that Tamiya puts out a P-38J/L so can do Richard Bong's bare metal "Marge" and many others! PLEASE!!!!!! I should probably get a few more F/Gs for the stash, just like I have a bunch of Eduard Tempest Mk. Vs since I love them so! But again, having built my first '38, I'll be fascinated to see how you build, and mostly paint/weather yours! Best of luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) Greetings... The Quinta Studio 3D cockpit kit has arrived. The big difference this kit makes is the instrument panel. Other things due to their small sizes do not offer much advantage over the PE counterpart. So far everything fits like a dream. Dai Edited July 26, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) Dai, the Quinta instrument panel looks great! I used the Eduard painted photo etch for my P-38 build, primarily because Quinta didn't have P-38 sets yet. I will be using Quinta going forward, though! Edited July 30, 2021 by Curt B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Those Quinta decals really do look the part! Excellent looking cockpit!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Hello all, The 3D set looks great but the seat belts are prone to breaking apart. Luckily I have the F set coming in so I can use the seat belts there. QS should really use more flexible material. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 EXCEPTIONAL work so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooter Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) You won't need any filler for this . . . I had this as a present last Christmas, and finished it in March, and have to say it's the best fitting kit I've ever built , so enjoy ! Edited July 28, 2021 by hooter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Hello fellow modelers... Some more work tonight. The engineering is like a fine Swiss watch ! Dai Edited July 29, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 2 hours ago, hooter said: You won't need any filler for this . . . I had this as a present last Christmas, and finished it in March, and have to say it's the best fitting kit I've ever built , so enjoy ! Love it ! I hope mine will turn out well like yours ! Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hooter Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 6 hours ago, dai phan said: Love it ! I hope mine will turn out well like yours ! Dai Well, your model is looking good so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing it when finished. I love Tamiya kits, as they are such a joy to build. 🙂. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 4 hours ago, hooter said: Well, your model is looking good so far, and I'm looking forward to seeing it when finished. I love Tamiya kits, as they are such a joy to build. 🙂. Yes, they are truly works of art. Japanese technology is well known for quality. Much respect to them. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Hello dear modelers... Some more progress today... Dai Edited July 29, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Excellent progress!! I am thoroughly enjoying your build! This is inspiring me to pick up this kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Jamie Cheslo said: Excellent progress!! I am thoroughly enjoying your build! This is inspiring me to pick up this kit. Do it. The best fitting kit in my 45 years experience. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Greetings... All primed up and ready to apply the main colors. The radio compartment awaits the paint job as well. Dai Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Cheslo Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Looks great! Can't wait to see the radio compartment and superchargers all painted up!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) Howdy modelers... Started to paint the colors of neutral gray and silver in the wheel bays. Dai Edited August 7, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Howdy... Some little more progress on the Sunday afternoon... Tomorrow will be the application of the main color. Dai Edited August 8, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Hello friends... Today I applied the main OD color. Lots of touch ups with the airbrush to get a neat finish. The parts fit so well that the gears, gear doors, wheels, fuel tanks, props are all press fit! Dai Edited August 10, 2021 by dai phan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dai phan Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Hi all, I have the Fundekals P-38 sheet that is pretty intensive and a must for any P38 buffs out there. Dai https://fundekals.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FD48030_Inst.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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