Hello folks. Unfortunately I was unable to participate in the memorial group build as I just don't have the spare time for group builds right now. I apologize. I figured I'd share the build I was going to do there anyways and it's still done in Toshi and Hunter's memories. Anyways, I had some down time between scheduled builds and I felt the bug to give the heavenly Tamiya forked tail devil another shot. I also wanted more practice with the hairspray technique, so I figured a Pacific P-38 with the prominent wing wear, and perhaps other areas, would do the trick.
I wanted something different other than the kit options and perhaps a lesser known ace besides McGuire or Bong (nothing against these heroes of course). Once again inspired by aviation art, I went with John Loisel's #161 "Screaming Kid" from the 475th FG. Loisel was an aggressive pilot who shot down 5 Japanese aircraft within 2 months of flying the P-38, that being two Ki-61s and three zeros. He would finish with 11 kills and be the 4th highest scoring pilot in the 475th. After seeing this Roy Grinnell painting, I was of course inspired.
Again, I wanted this to be another exercise in Pacific weathering, as I'm still trying to kick up my skills a notch or two. I started with an Alclad Aluminum base before several light coats of hair spray. After a pre shade with black, I then fired down AK Real Colors Olive Drab which was lightened with XF-57 Buff at different intensities. I wet the surface in areas I wanted chipped and then used a stiff Testors brush to chip the paint. I used the technique on the boom fronts and props too. AK is sort of tough so it took a while to loosen, but I'm starting to get the hang of it.
I initially had an Eduard Look dashboard in there but the windscreen canopy piece wouldn't fit flush, so I had to rip it it out and use the kit part. Be warned. I was able to use the included PE seatbelts so it wasn't a complete loss. I used DEF model weighted wheels and they were fantastic. I added some Quickboost guns which are better than the kit ones.
I hate the "coffee table" look of P-38 kits and the Tamiya kit is no exception. On this one, I lengthened the front gear oleo strut about double to give it that characteristic backwards P-38 lean you see in pictures. Fortunately it's lean wasn't too much and it stayed on it's front leg, but it's close. Next time I'll add some BBs in nose with the included weight. Scratchbuilt wires in the radio compartment and gear legs round out the additions. I just realized I forgot to add the boom oval mirror decals but will add them soon.
As mentioned, paints were AK Real Colors and the main markings were painted on with Maketar masks. Decals were from an old Cutting Edge sheet I had found (sheet has Perry Dahl's machine too for later). They performed flawlessly. Weathering was with Ammo Mig enamels and Tamiya panel line wash.
I can't wait for their J and or L. I wonder what they're waiting for? That will have Robin Olds NMF Scat III written all over it.
Perhaps a few in progress....
1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
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1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Amazingly excellent build, wouh!
The hairspray technique succeeded brilliantly!
I technique I have never tried nor tested
- Kari
The hairspray technique succeeded brilliantly!
I technique I have never tried nor tested
- Kari
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Just a beauty! I need to get the Tamiya kit, i guess. I have the old Revell one in the stash.
I really enjoy looking over your work!
I really enjoy looking over your work!
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Man, what a great looking model! That P-38 looks sensational Lawdog; you sure do some nice work!
May I ask about the "clean" strips along the upper panel lines on the nose and engine booms; what does that represent? It is lighter colored in the center than the surrounding paint and I wondered if there was tape there on the originals, like that seen on the upper cowling of Corsairs?
May I ask about the "clean" strips along the upper panel lines on the nose and engine booms; what does that represent? It is lighter colored in the center than the surrounding paint and I wondered if there was tape there on the originals, like that seen on the upper cowling of Corsairs?
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Beautiful build Lawdog! You made this kit look every bit as good as it is supposed to look!
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
How the hell am I supposed to follow that up!
Excellent build there my man, that's beautifully done!
Excellent build there my man, that's beautifully done!
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Lawdog, that is one stunningly stupendous model! Wow, I could never do something that well.
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Wow....
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Excellent as usual! I'm about to try the hairspray thing for the first time myself. I understand the kit goes together very well. Great job.
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John
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Re: 1/48 Tamiya P-38H 475th FG John Loisel's "Screaming Kid"
Thanks KariKSaarni wrote:Amazingly excellent build, wouh!
The hairspray technique succeeded brilliantly!
I technique I have never tried nor tested
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Can you fly this plane and land it? Surely you can't be serious? I am serious, and don't call me Shirley