Got back on it a little bit last night. Attached the landing gear and worked on other little bits.

The antenna attachment to the canopy.


Up on its legs.


P-38J

If the Much Better Half doesn't want to watch a movie tonite then I'll get some time in on it. Maybe get the wheels and props finished and attached.

Looking great Viper! I still have a bit of catch-up to do. Hopefully work won't be as demanding this week so I can actually have a chance to catch up to you.

Almost finished. Last parts go on tonite if I get time at the model table.

Sweet

OK, after all sorts of difficulty of construction, setbacks, floor installation and life in general the Hasegawa 1/48 P-38J is done.

The model depicts a P-38J from the 80th FS in the Pacific. The right ammo bay door represents artwork from a stricken aircraft.









Barring any disasters or fat-fingered fumbles I'll be taking this to the Anniston, AL and IPMS Metro Atlanta shows. Come by and join the fun.

it may have taken awhile, but man did it pay off!!! absolutely beautiful Joe!

Joe:
It looks great!
I hope you bring it to the IPMS Northman meeting tonight.
However, You need a better background!
Bill

Great finish sir As promised you have your award

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments. I'll try to get more pics up on Photobucket in the next few days. Maybe with a good background to boot.

Thanks Justin for the ribbon and waiting patiently for me to muddle thru this monster and other stuff. Next Pin-up campaign I'll find something easy to do. Maybe go back to the F-105. Ordering the resin cockpit would have been faster in the long run.

Fiber Optic, good one Bill.

And now...

I agree, that was really worth the wait

Awesome job Joe ! As the other guys have said this one was well worth the wait for sure.

Yours might just be the only build where the actual Pin-Up made an appearance on more than 1 aircraft as well.

Cheers, D

Life has pushed me back a bit further than I care to admit, but bare with me a little longer guys and I'll have my first aircraft done

Still here for ya Jeremy! Keep pluggin' along on your project.

Justin - where's the Campaign artwork on Pg 1?

yes I know photo bucket is down for me trying to figure it out .its really starting to me off