Hi gang

this is another project that will probably take years well it already did. I completed it almost, but the decals of the Hex Losenge broke after they were dry and the more I touched up with paint the more broke so I shelved it like this:



As Stephen kindly led me to Doug Baumans Hex Losenge decals that I ordered this week and I still have no mojo for the P-38 that I really want to finish, I decided that a bit of destruction would be nice.
This was easy as the struts were glued with CA. So today was oven cleaner day .. I am still a bit dizzy, but the thing is clean now and I only lost a few parts of the engine, that I need to scratch build later ....

BTW if anyone has the data block decal below the cockpit as a spare shoot me a PM or email...

all the best

Steffen

So this is what it looks now



i have stored some small parts separately and i need to repair some. Repainting parts of the pit will be difficult, but I could not avoid it (I tried).

all the best

Steffen

Steffen

You do love giving yourself things to do

Will be good to see Dougs work put to use, keep us posted


Keith

Hi Keith

really, I would prefer to work on my P-38 but at the moment I like WW1 better ... no idea why. I normally would not take apart finished kits, but as this was still wip AND I was not happy with the decals it was no problem.

Now I am waiting for Dougs decals to arrive and maybe I am lucky that someone could provide the data block (I also contacted Jan Zdiarski) .. but no joy so far.

all the best

Steffen

Hi Steffen ! Looking forward to seeing how this ones turns out .

I still have this kit , one that I didn't sell off . Won't be using the kit decals have plans for a different scheme so if you still need the info plate decal let me know and I will mail it to you .

Hi Terri

I have not heard from Jan yet, so you are the only one that could offer help so far. I think I will wait a few more days (until I have Dougs decals) and when eduard cannot help I would like to take the offered data block (maybe you can also give me the measures of the top wing "L" as I forgot to measure that and the Blue Rider sheet sadly only has the side "L"s (and no data block).

all the best

Steffen

Just let me know Steffen and I will send you all the deacls minus the national markings ( I need those ) .

Hello Steffen,

If I understand you're looking for the hexagons decals?

I think I still have mine somewhere....

Regards.

Hi Louis

No I was just looking for the small decal with the production data of the aircraft. I will use Doug Bauman's Hex-Losenge once it arrives

Thank you for the offer!

@Terri: I'll PM you

all the best

Steffen

Steffen please tell us how you stripped the paint and decals

Stephen

it is just oven cleaner and scrubbing the parts. The paint went easily but the Decals needed several applications of the cleaner.

all the best

Steffen

Hmm, I got this one today:



and I better had not .... now I have to build in the open MG and remove the rear part of the cowling (aft of the engine) ... though I have no idea what to put inside ...

all the best

Steffen

Since i first set eyes on your beautiful modeli have been captivated by its lines and plumage,i have decided to have a go myself in 1:32. Whats more i have discovered that due to overheating problems it was often flown without top and side engine panels???????

Hi

Sorry that I have not answered earlier. I am just in from a show and pretty exhausted. I'll try to answer tommorow on your comment ....

all the best

Steffen

Thank you for the hint re overheating problems!

Still I need to find out what exactly I would have to remove .... so I will probably leave the kit as it is .... maybe

cheers

Steffen

Learning about the fact that these aircraft flew missions with the power plant's
exsposed would be a nice oppertunity for those of us who feel a confusing tad of regret, as we close up all that beautifl engine detailing when we join the fusalage half's together on our respective build's, to me it is like closing down the lid of a coffin!That's just me though.

Hi Steffen - I remember your original build - glad to see this one is getting a new lease of life! I did the same with an old Hi-Tech Roland D.II which was my first proper WW1 model but had been badly broken over a number of moves. It is rewarding when you get to see her all dressed up in new clothes - stick at it!

BC

Hi Brad

You remember my original build .. well thats cool, because I do not remember myself ... must be a very loong time ago. ...

Doug just informed me that my Hex camo is on the way (he was very busy lately) and I am very happy that it was not lost in transit but is just a little late.

I started some different stuff meanwhile ... just to keep on modelling.

all the best

Steffen