Guillows P-38 Lightning

[Daniel20]

Hi Dean, I was wondering what brand of plastic putty you use. I tried Vallejo plastic putty on my B17, the result was terrible, it never set up to a hard finish.

 

[Dean62]

Hi Dean, I was wondering what brand of plastic putty you use. I tried Vallejo plastic putty on my B17, the result was terrible, it never set up to a hard finish.

I actually use spackling for Sheetrock repair. It dries fast and sands easy.

 

[Daniel20]

I actually use spackling for Sheetrock repair. It dries fast and sands easy.

Now that's a great idea for a smaller scale object that has no flexing when handled.

 

[Dean62]

Now that's a great idea for a smaller scale object that has no flexing when handled.

I apply with a toothpick and then smooth with my fingertip. When dry, if needed, I lightly sand with 1500 or 2000 grit sandpaper. Once painted and clear coated, I have never had any issues.

 

[Dean62]

I am excited to build and add the P-39Q Airacobra and the P-43 Lancer to my WW2 collection. They are missing from my current collection and will be nice additions for historical reasons.

 

[Dean62]

The EZline I ordered arrived! I purchased the smallest diameter they sell. At 1/72 scale it appears to be right…but wow, talk about tiny! And there is nothing EZ about this scale.
Before finishing the Nieuport, my Albatross needed to be redone…sigh! I used thread and it bothers me every time I look at it.
With the thread as rigging…


Now with the EZline…

It is definitely more realistic looking. So I am happy with the Albatross D.Va now.

 

[Pathfinder65]

Wow, what difference. That looks great.

Jan

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Much better look and to scale.

 

[pianoforte]

Yes, it looks much better.

 

[Dean62]

Thanks everyone!
The Albatros is one of my favorites, and the rigging really bothered me because I felt like it was making the model look bad. So I am glad I did it over.

 

[Daniel20]

Way better Dean!

 

[Dean62]

Way better Dean!

Thanks!

 

[Dean62]

And now the Nieuport is done!

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[Peter Voogt]

And now the Nieuport is done!
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Hi Dean. The tiny wiring looks very much in scale, having the scale in mind! A nice addition to your collection.
Regards, Peter

 

[Dean62]

Hi Dean. The tiny wiring looks very much in scale, having the scale in mind! A nice addition to your collection.
Regards, Peter

Thank you Peter! I have 5 more WW1 aircraft to build in 1/72 scale.

 

[Dean62]

Well…I just finished another Bf-109 and it’s on the upper shelf, mid left row. I may change the camo a little, not sure yet. Sometimes you have to take a day off and revisit it fresh before changing anything.
Anyway, the current WW2 lineup…

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[Dean62]

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[Namabiiru]

The title of the thread said something about a P-38….

 

[Dean62]

The title of the thread said something about a P-38….

Yes, I’m getting back to it eventually…

 

[Dean62]

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