<-- **** FINISHED: 1/48 P-38J Lightning - Twin Engined Aircraft of WWII

[Robert Porter]

Username: Robert Porter
First name: Robert
Category: Novice
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Revell Kit# 85-5479
Model Type: P-38J Lightning Fighter
accessory: VacuForm Canopy

Final Build Complete!

 

[Crimea_River]

Good stuff Robert. Any chance you can take some pics with better lighting? It's tough enough judging from pics but when the pics are marginal it's almost impossible.

 

[Robert Porter]

I will try again tomorrow during daylight. I don't have decent lighting inside. Hopefully it will be clear and sunny!

 

[fubar57]

Nice job, Robert. Odd about the canopy.

 

[Robert Porter]

I tried Vallejo, Tamiya, and even Testor's Enamel. All brush painted. It all came off or smudged even after leaving it for several hours.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Nice job amigo, either way!

 

[Robert Porter]

Thanks guys, I am sure I can get some better pictures tomorrow. I am also working on building a lite box for future pics because I have such poor lighting in the house.

 

[Wurger]

I agree with Geo's opinion.

 

[rochie]

That looks alright Robert

 

[Airframes]

Well done Robert.
Strange that the canopy didn't want to take paint. If you have this problem in the future, try using pre-painted strips of clear tape, it works well, although a little fiddly to apply.

 

[Robert Porter]

Replaced the original pictures with some taken outside. I think they came out much better!

 

[Robert Porter]

Well done Robert.
Strange that the canopy didn't want to take paint. If you have this problem in the future, try using pre-painted strips of clear tape, it works well, although a little fiddly to apply.

Great advice, also I just gave the canopy a wash with a mild solvent, I may have been fighting finger oils or other issues as I only dry wiped it before painting.

 

[Robert Porter]

Good stuff Robert. Any chance you can take some pics with better lighting? It's tough enough judging from pics but when the pics are marginal it's almost impossible.

New pictures taken and posted, sorry for the poor lighting on the originals. Think I will wait for daylight from here on out.

 

[Crimea_River]

Better Robert. Thanks.

 

[Wayne Little]

Not a bad effort mate!

 

[Robert Porter]

Thanks guys, but it truly is not very good. Learned a lot and had fun building it so I am happy. Each one will (hopefully) be better as I go!

 

[le_steph40]

Very nicely done

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work!

 

[JKim]

Great first effort Robert! The main thing is enjoying the experience and it looks like mission accomplished. Looking forward to more models from you in the future!

 

[Robert Porter]

Thanks very much! I am indeed enjoying it! Ordered the Academy P-38J kit today to give it another go later!