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Lockheed P38L Lightning
Joel_W
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2014 - 12:21 AM UTC

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She's a real beauty Joel. Superb build all the way around, my hat's off to you!

Ernest


Ernest,
Thank you very much for those most kind words.
Joel
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2014 - 01:53 AM UTC



Fantastic result, Joel!
In the end all your extra paid off. I like that restrained weathering. The Academy P-38 sure is no easy "add glue and shake" kit, but with a little TLC it turns into a great model of one of the most beautiful aircrafts ever built. Congrats on that.
Btw, what machine of Bong are you planning to build? I have here only decals for his "Yellow 42"

Torsten
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Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2014 - 02:50 AM UTC

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Fantastic result, Joel!
In the end all your extra paid off. I like that restrained weathering. The Academy P-38 sure is no easy "add glue and shake" kit, but with a little TLC it turns into a great model of one of the most beautiful aircrafts ever built. Congrats on that.
Btw, what machine of Bong are you planning to build? I have here only decals for his "Yellow 42"

Torsten


Torsten,,

Thank you for your most enthusiastic approval of the P-38. You were certainly right that the kit is no shake in the box build, but with work, it does build up into a very nice replica.

I was hoping that when I do my next P-38, I would replicate one of Major Bong's aircraft. For now my only requirement is that it's in the Olive Drab/Neutral gray scheme. One NMF P-38 is more then enough for this old timer.
Joel
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Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 04:26 AM UTC
My hat's off to you. It is truly one inspiring build. Fantastic eye appeal, and looks flawless. Very very impressive!!
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Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 05:11 AM UTC
Joel,

my my my - splendid work! Love the rod in the back of the oil cooler!

Beautiful airplane.
Joel_W
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Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 08:12 PM UTC

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My hat's off to you. It is truly one inspiring build. Fantastic eye appeal, and looks flawless. Very very impressive!!


Brian,
Thanks so much for your most kind words. Coming from you it means quite a lot.
Joel
Joel_W
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Posted: Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 08:14 PM UTC

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Joel,

my my my - splendid work! Love the rod in the back of the oil cooler!

Beautiful airplane.


Fred,
Thank you for appreciating my efforts. The rods were really easy to do, and added some much needed detail to the glycol cooler doors.
Joel
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Posted: Monday, December 08, 2014 - 08:36 AM UTC
Well done Joel!
Looks really good!

Cheers Rob.
Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, December 08, 2014 - 10:52 PM UTC

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Well done Joel!
Looks really good!

Cheers Rob.


Rob,
Thanks so much for stopping by and liking my efforts.
Joel
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Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 12:40 PM UTC
Hi Joel,
WOW! What a great build absolutely enjoyed reading it in 1 go.

I've finally got regular Internet thanks to my landlords new tenant.
He's letting me piggyback onto his broadband,at no charge.
Although I'll flick him a few bucks every month until I find work . unemployment and marital splits sux.

Looking forward to your next build.

Cheers


Chris
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Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 09:38 PM UTC

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Hi Joel,
WOW! What a great build absolutely enjoyed reading it in 1 go.

I've finally got regular Internet thanks to my landlords new tenant.
He's letting me piggyback onto his broadband,at no charge.
Although I'll flick him a few bucks every month until I find work . unemployment and marital splits sux.

Looking forward to your next build.

Cheers

Chris


Chris,
Thanks so much for stopping by and spending the time to read through my build blog. So glad that you liked what you read and saw.

Good luck with getting your personal life in order, and moving forward.

Joel
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Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 08:47 AM UTC
Joel, this is just a stunning model! I'm really impressed.
Joel_W
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Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 - 09:47 PM UTC

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Joel, this is just a stunning model! I'm really impressed.


Dinuka,
Thanks.

The kit is truly impressive. I just hope I can do it justice with my modest skills.
Joel
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