1/48 Hasegawa P38J “Lightning”

by Gabriele Pugnaghi

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A beautiful kit built up straight from the box; only the cockpit assembly is not very precise. The other joins are good and need less putty. Panels lines and details are superior. This was my first kit dedicated to an airplane of the WWII, so I chose the P38 J due to its fascinating and particular design.

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The decal sheet gives a lot of blue surfaces, but I preferred to paint all the possible with my airbrush using Gunze acrylics : I hope the final effect is better than decals. I used the airbrush for guns and compressors smoke too and  I made a very light wash with “natural shade tempera” for panels lines. A great experience with a great model.

Gabriele

Photos and text © by Gabriele Pugnaghi