1/48 Hasegawa P-38J Lightning “Journey’s End”

Gallery Article by Tolga Ülgür on Apr 28 2016

 

      

This is 1/48 Hasegawa P-38J Lightning with the markings of “Journey’s End” flown by Lt Col Joseph Meyer from 38th FS, 55th FG Nuthampstead AB England in November 1943.

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Cockpit modified by Eduard instrument panel and Ultracast resin seat

Others modifications are:

  • Quickboost Air intakes 

  • Quickboost Turbo supercharger covers

  • Ultracast diamond tread wheels

  • Master model armament set

Painting was done with Gunze Sangyo acrylics as usual. Upper surfaces to Olive drab and lower surfaces to Neutral grey.

Decals are from Superscale 480943 set.

Carpe Diem

Tolga Ülgür

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Photos and text © by Tolga Ülgür