papa695's P38J Lightning

[papa 695]

Thanks for the kind words lads. This is my first Academy kit and its been great so far the fit and detail just fantastic

[yak face]

Looking mean now Ian! the modulation on the green is excellent , cant wait to see the next instalment , cheers tony

[papa 695]

Got it cleared now and ready for decals [ATTACH]51980.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]51981.vB[/ATTACH] the decal sheet as decals for the tail fins and prop tips [ATTACH]51982.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]51983.vB[/ATTACH] but decided to paint them on instead [ATTACH]51984.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]51985.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]51986.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]51987.vB[/ATTACH] I think they look better

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[papa 695]

Made the base for the Vignett/diorama [ATTACH]52060.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52061.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52062.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52063.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52064.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52065.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52066.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52067.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52068.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52069.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52070.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52071.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52072.vB[/ATTACH]

Well it's meant to look like PSP/Marsden Matting

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[Guest]

Great job on the PSP are your eyes going buggy from all those holes? I cheated and ordered some Eduard ones though they still need to be drilled out. Your base is really going to add depth to the finished build!

[papa 695]

Got these today [ATTACH]52083.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52084.vB[/ATTACH] going to use the one standing on one leg but will change the possition of the arms

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[papa 695]

Got him painted now [ATTACH]52099.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]52100.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52101.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52102.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52103.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52104.vB[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]52105.vB[/ATTACH]

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[Guest]

Ian thats a nice addition and nicely painted too!

[yak face]

Nice pilot Ian , and thats a LOT of holes!!!!!!! but the PSP looks great! cheers tony

[papa 695]

Well got this completed tonight will post some pictures tomorrow in the completed section

[papa 695]

Here's one just to let you see [ATTACH]52261.vB[/ATTACH]

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[Guest]

You naughty teaser you! From what I can see in the one pic its a stunner for sure. Eagerly awaiting the rest of the finished pics!

[colin m]

That looks great. I really like the various shades of the top colour. Nice and used.

[papa 695]

Thanks Colin theres a lot more pictures in the completed section