GB-63 1/48 P-38 Lightning “Glop Glop”– Stormy Weather

[T Bolt]

User Name: T Bolt
Name: Glenn
Category: Advanced
Kit: Hasegawa P-38J Lightning `Virginia Marie´
Scale: 1/48th
Accessories: Superscale Decal 48-607 P-38L Lightnings

I will be building 'Glop Glop', a Lightning of the 431st​ squadron, 475th​ Fighter Group operating in the south-west pacific. The 475th​ website as well as the Superscale decal set lists it as being flown by Lt. F.E. Fenton. I could not find any other information or pictures on the aircraft so any info you guys might have would be appreciated.

431th Fighter Squadron

 

[T Bolt]

Here is the box art and sprues as well as the Superscale decals. A whole lot of plastic in the box

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Nice one Glenn. I don't think I can offer up an new info on your bird.

 

[fubar57]

Nice one Glenn. No photos in the books I have but a profile matches your decal sheet

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice, lightnings are doing well and I do like that name.

 

[rochie]

Good choice Glenn

 

[ozhawk40]

Hi Glenn

The Books 'Possum, Clover and Hades" Stanaway and "The 475th Fighter Group" Osprey Aviation Elite Series, also by Stanaway have a couple of pictures and a profile, but very little additional information on either the pilot or aircraft in the body of the text.

 

[Jock Tamson]

Would be interested to know what Gloop Gloop means or refers to. Quite unique nose art.

 

[T Bolt]

That is fantastic Peter! Thanks a million

 

[Snautzer01]

Would be interested to know what Gloop Gloop means or refers to. Quite unique nose art.

a thick semiliquid substance (such as food) that is usually unattractive in appearance. 2. : tasteless or worthless material.

And more in slang ( and seeing the nose art this is what is ment )

"A cracked out, drunk alcoholic, that walks around the streets like a zombie. Most of the time defying gravity. Speaking in a language that no one can decipher. Hails mainly from North Oakland, but can be seen in cities across the USA."

 

[Jock Tamson]

a thick semiliquid substance (such as food) that is usually unattractive in appearance. 2. : tasteless or worthless material.

And more in slang ( and seeing the nose art this is what is ment )

"A cracked out, drunk alcoholic, that walks around the streets like a zombie. Most of the time defying gravity. Speaking in a language that no one can decipher. Hails mainly from North Oakland, but can be seen in cities across the USA."

Thanks for the explanation. I'd have never have known the slang or tied it in with the nose art. Much appreciated

 

[Ralph Haus]

If this goes together as clean as the kit parts look, it will almost be a 'drop in a bag with a tube of glue' assembly! Impressive!

 

[Wayne Little]

Good different choice of markings Glenn

 

[T Bolt]

I started in on it last night. The main gear well boxes were a bit tricky as they were warped. The boom sections went together very nicely though, the only strange thing was that one side of each boom seemed to be cast in a different plastic that had a yellow color as can be seen in the picture and was more brittle.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice start Glenn.

 

[Crimea_River]

Hope it all goes together without a fuss. A lot needs to go right.

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

Its a start Glenn

 

[le_steph40]

Glenn