P-38 Scat III

[jankees]

a bit more progress on Scat III:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19647.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19647.jpg.html)

oops, why are those hatches under the engines OD?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19644.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19644.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19651.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19651.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19655.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19655.jpg.html)

and I forgot part of the exhaust stains, and that small carburator intake...OK, more work to do.
And do I put the NX79123 registration on the tail, for the modern warbird, or do you want to pretend you are Robin Olds shooting down Germans in WWII (in which case I may need to rough it up a bit?)?
Any (other) suggestions?

[tgycgijoes]

What is your background scenery that really looks great with the onlookers?

[jandmbear]

a bit more progress on Scat III:

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19647.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19647.jpg.html)

oops, why are those hatches under the engines OD?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19644.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19644.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19651.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19651.jpg.html)

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19655.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19655.jpg.html)

and I forgot part of the exhaust stains, and that small carburator intake...OK, more work to do.
And do I put the NX79123 registration on the tail, for the modern warbird, or do you want to pretend you are Robin Olds shooting down Germans in WWII (in which case I may need to rough it up a bit?)?
Any (other) suggestions?

I like the idea of the modern warbird look personally

[RKinkor]

What is your background scenery that really looks great with the onlookers? I think that it is the Duxford Airshow and Museum scenery, can't remember who made it. I would prefer the modern as the aircraft is today look.

[ak416]

You can find the IWM Duxford scenery at Just Flight. Really great package, the AI aircraft are a really nice touch.

http://www.justflight.com/product/iwm-duxford-freeware-by-airfield-construction-group

[IanP]

I think that it is the Duxford Airshow and Museum scenery, can't remember who made it. I would prefer the modern as the aircraft is today look.

Airfield Construction Group (ACG). It's available from major freeware download sites... Here's an Avsim link: http://library.avsim.net/search.php?SearchTerm=ACG+Duxford&CatID=root&Go=Search

Ian P.

[jankees]

Duxford indeed!
Scat is nearly finished, all that I can see that still needs to be done is the inboard mirror patches. This weekend, I hope...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19681.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19681.jpg.html)

[jankees]

OK, now with mirrors:

on the ground:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19683.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19683.jpg.html)

in the air:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19687.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19687.jpg.html)

from the cockpit:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19688.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19688.jpg.html)

one final question: the underwing pylons (for bombs and tanks): the warbird doesn't have them, the original (probably) did: do I leave them bare metal (as they are now) or paint them grey??

[jandmbear]

Maybe grey? I believe that's how they were in WWII. I could be wrong though

[jankees]

and finished:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/P-38/ss19724.jpg (http://s722.photobucket.com/user/jcblom60/media/P-38/ss19724.jpg.html)

link (http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/5433-milviz-p-38l-scat-iii/) to paint.
Let me know what you think?
Maybe even post a screenie?

[jandmbear]

All I can say is: AMAZING! Thanks so much for making this repaint JanKees. It's brilliant!:encouragement:

[MustangL2W]

That is just an Incredible repaint for an Incredible aircraft!! The Authenticity is simply out of this world. It is such a terrific Model, and this scheme takes it to a completely new level. Thank You for this most wonderful work!!

[Ian Warren]

Looks Superb JK :encouragement:

[jandmbear]

Another superb repaint by Jankees! You are invaluable to our hobby sir!