**** DONE: GB-55 1/48 P-38F Lightning - MTO III

[Wayne Little]

Real pain when that happens, still your Bird is looking real nice man...

 

[Crimea_River]

Too bad Don. A few extra steps needed now but you'll get there.

 

[Donivanp]

It's all good didn't go upstairs at all yesterday. Maybe later probably tomorrow.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Like your new avatar.

 

[fubar57]

Been there, screwed those; my biggest fear when choosing a one off scheme. Hope the new decal react better. Love the camo; perfect for flying over lemon tree orchards

 

[Donivanp]

Thanks all, touch-up paint done. awaiting shipment of new decals from Rebelalpha off ebay....

 

[Donivanp]

Replacement decals due out for delivery today.

 

[Donivanp]

Got decals yesterday and now ready to finish up.

 

[Jock Tamson]

I'm liking the look of that, great work

 

[le_steph40]

Agreed ! Very nice

 

[fubar57]

Glad they worked out this time. Very cool

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Very smart.

 

[Totalize]

Nice!

 

[Crimea_River]

Glad you are back on track.

 

[Wayne Little]

Like it Don...!

 

[Donivanp]

Hey guys thanks for following and giving me your input.
So I started using AK grime in the engine area and booms as well as upper inner wing areas.
The AK is a lacquer base. This was the issue as to clean up I used a small brush which I dabbed dry from Tamiya lacquer thinner. I brushed back towards the back to streak back. I think I mostly like what I got. There was an issue where the thinner ate through the floor polish so not what I wanted. Not showing yet I used Tamiya black panel liner on the nose and lower inner wing. It's enamel so no issues on clean up.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

She's slowly coming alive.

 

[N4521U]

Gadzooks, them nose decals look like a bit of a trial!
Good work.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!