1/48 Tamiya P-38 Lightning. Full build scale model aircraft kit

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Hi Everyone.
Here I am building Tamiya's brilliant new 1/48 Lockheed P-38G Lightning. I use a few Eduard upgrades during the build.
Eduard upgrades sets are:
SIN64866 Big Sin
Eduard Brassin Lightning Nose Gun Bay 648533
Eduard Big-Ed set 49240
This is my second upload, thank you to all who have subscribed to the channel after viewing my first video. All the positive comments have been gratefully received and it's giving me lots of motivation to do many more.
This build took a while but I'm pretty please with the finished model.
Everything I use in the video was paid for by myself and there is no paid promotion.
I hope you enjoy watching and maybe get some inspiration for your own builds.
If you would like to follow me on instagram:
/ scale_model_andy
Cheers.
Andy
SMS

[@jvcyt298]

You never realize how entertaining it can be to watch someone being creative until you find yourself watching it for a while.

[@joevanseeters2873]

WOW! You really have a lot of talent. I was especially impressed with your incredible painting skills and making the P38 look so darn authentic! EXCELLENT JOB!

[@TruthAndFreedom76]

Incredible job you did with this P-38 model! I'm a beginner model builder and this video is extremely helpful.

[@DeereX748]

Magnificent rendition of my favorite WWII fighter, the detail is superb. For those who don't know, "Miss Virginia" was the plane flown by Lt. Rex Barber that on 18 April 1943 shot down the Japanese "Betty" bomber carrying Admiral Yamamoto, the man who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor.

[@DavidRLentz]

Most interesting! I remember as a youth reading about this truly astounding event! Thank you for the refresher. Build one of these kits, then a Tamiya kit in 1:48th scale of the Mitsubishi Type 11 Isshikkirikko (Betty) Japanese Air Force Medium Bomber (61049). Please tell us about such a project. I strongly recommend motorising the engines and including in both the appropriate personnel. One can design the two stands and the electric wiring conduit in a manner that keeps them out of view from the front. Look up the term "Chapman crane" from motion picture production, and adapt it to this purpose.

[@DavidRLentz]

Most interesting! I remember sx reading about this Build one of these kits, then a Tamiya kit in 1:48th scale of the Mitsubishi Type 11 Isshikkirikko (Betty) Japanese Air Force Medium Bomber (61049). Please tell us about such a project. I strongly recommend motorising the engines and including in both the appropriate personnel. One can design the two stands and the electric wiring conduit in a manner that keeps them out of view from the front. Look up the term "Chapman crane" from motion picture production, and adapt it to this purpose.

[@timwilliamson2559]

I've been modeling airplanes for the last 8 years and watching your videos is so inspiring I still learn new tricks thank you for the videos

[@buzzthebiker3294]

An absolutely super build and as for the extra detailing you have carried out throughout the build its self. Well it really has lifted this model to another dimension. A fantastic video which is both informative and extremely helpful to anyone just starting out with modeling as well as those people who are seasoned professionals alike. Highly recommended to anyone interested in modeling.

[@normansmith8184]

I've never seen a P-38 put together before because I found the plane uninteresting (honestly)! This and you (and Tamiya) have changed my mind. Such skill in bringing it to life. Thank you.

[@jlesquer]

Amazing build and video showing all process! love your way of working and how you show the technics and tools used, also, I love the detail to be able to hear some times the sounds of the working process like the airbrush, air booth, sanding, cleaning...etc I can't wait to see the next one!

[@manzelli1981]

One of my all-time favorite planes, reconstructed with exceptional detail. Love your videos and can’t wait for the next one!

[@evilldead6824]

This was a masterclass on weathering!

[@JoeMartinez-eb3xc]

You turned out a lovely looking Lockheed!

[@SukoYote]

My late grandpa (dad's side) was a P-38 pilot. It's a shame, this style of airplane isn't talked about, much. Very nicely done, model, by the way. It's kind of mesmerizing, watching these get assembled.

[@cong404040]

Really digging your builds

[@marmotton1784]

Your p-38 is beautiful. The weathering is amazing.

[@richarddavies2529]

Probably the best P-38 build I've ever seen. Museum quality imo.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Wow...thank you!

[@dougmeaney5512]

I can only add to all of the positives below - brilliant tutorial work- thank you!

[@randypurtteman1183]

The cockpit alone is a work of art!

[@SOU4355]

Unbelievable build...Impressive... You win my award... WOW!!!!

[@TheTishbite]

Wow. Brought back memories of my father building models.

[@dsrduff]

INSANE! Beautiful. Thanks for posting. Amazing job!

[@juancarlos-hf7bj]

That kit is amazing. Even with my low experience on model building I was able to get a result that I am quite proud of. Amazing work on your side also. Hopefully I will be able to get to that level someday.

[@johnasti7429]

Incredible Job!!! So realistic...I wish I had these KZbin videos when I was making them back in the 1070's Thanks to you I would have been a BEAST!!!!!

[@hooshangmaster]

learned something new. it's easier to lay down the yellow tips on the propeller first then doing the black portions!

[@kingtigerbooks1162]

Great kit. I built it and I loved it. My favorite airplane books: - Topgun by Dan Pederson - F-4 Phantom: A Pilot's Story by Robert Prest - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson

[@lighthousearchiviz2981]

Wow! Cool! I know, this is real hard work. Perseverance and patience at work. Looks realistic. Great!

[@johnprice7303]

Absolutely exquisite! I can only marvel at your skill, in my younger days I was a keen modeller (but never got within an asse's roar of your skill) These days I am afflicted by very shakey hands and eat with a spoon, so I can only envy your skill👍

[@stuartbremner9680]

Very impressive. Look forward to seeing more of your builds. 👏👍

[@esiul2002]

Un espectáculo verte trabajar, enhorabuena y gracias a tí. Un saludo desde España.

[@aspe12]

Man!!!!....You are in the league of the Gods. Perfect job.

[@charlesgreco6964]

Amazing patience. What a craftsman you are.

[@akosyoutub]

The brass wire lever with the fire is brilliant! I will definitely try.

[@palco22]

I get the feeling this not your first try at this ! Simply wicked !

[@johnnichols9056]

Impressive! I thought that I spent time on the details. Those turbos came out great. The white in the exhaust so many people leave out it's an effect of the lead additive not common to all planes but more than people think.

[@rysavma]

Absolutely great... i have P40-B on my schedule and this was really inspiring... thank you

[@theart8039]

I used to build the Tamiya tank kits when I was a kid in the 70's..they were amazing, especially if you took your time building them..great job..I might get back into building models after watching this

[@f4ephantom]

Same here, in fact a pal of mine Brad Schlaar's father Ed worked as an illustrator for Tamiya so he got all kinds of armor kits from the company. I used to be so jealous of his enormous dioramas of German armor.

[@Sourdo1]

A Master Class in Weathering. Wonderful!1

[@GTfour01]

GREAT build of a fantastic plane. It so well shows the quality of Tamiya. Love the Eduard add ons. Watching this, beats any episide of "The Voice" or the like. Big thumbs up and greetings from Holland.

[@brendanstewart5074]

I've never seen such real looking rust on plastic before. Kudos.

[@para1324]

Stunning. A work of art, well done. 👍👏

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

Stunning, stunning P-38!

[@michaelferrando4122]

WOW...just WOW... Thanks

[@user-fr1ro9dq5k]

Всегда по хорошему завидовал тем кто хорошо умеет рисовать.

[@barrylea1773]

Beautiful job. I noticed the White 33 was another option. That plane was buried in New Guinea and recovered in the 90's. It is now flying and is at the Museaum of WWII Aviation here in Colorado Springs CO.

[@willrodster]

Fantastic work. Excellent video. Love the close ups. You have a fan!!

[@TanksForTheMammeries]

Really great job! Love the detail and workmanship. For the future, the rearview mirror housing was green, and I would add chipping to the leading edges and the prop blades as well. Lastly, the rear glass hoops were also painted green in the A/C. This is a pretty fantastic build and video. Thanks for posting.

[@ScaleModelShed]

Hi, Thanks for watching and thank you for the advise. Cheers. Andy

[@TripleAAA53]

GOOD GOD MAN that is an unbelievable build !! YOUR a real talent !!

[@robbo1068]

By chance, I came across your channel....my lucky day! Terrific job all round culminating in a beautifully finished model. Will be checking out your other build 👍

[@uh.videosig8515]

looks AMAZEING

[@LamboGhini50]

Amazing the amount of detail work that went into creating this masterpiece. Truly museum quality.

[@P61guy61]

Beautiful. Thank you for posting

[@archangelofcoffee922]

Ever since I was a kid, I always had a problem with p 38bkits being VERY tail heavy. For a 1/32 build, I remember my dad putting a penny inside the nose. Solved the problem. Anything small with a bit of weight but not too heavy will do.

[@Marie579]

I can remember very clearly as early teen “late60’s” my friend’s father brought him a lighting model it was probably 1/32 scale I was so jealous and he never built it. Funny how one thing triggers memories.

[@georgkokogyi2913]

It's very exiting to see your expert assembly with different paints and tools. I am just a retired old man and is just assembling my childhood bobby. The problem is in my country ( Burma/Myanmar) there is no Hobby Model shops. So had to buy some kits and some paints whenever I visit Singapore. I had no spray gun also. So most of my models are hand painted , and as I don't know which paint will dd be needed for models, its a head ache to try to figure out with paints available. The most available are enamel and oil paints. Its helpful to see your video. , I try to see on You Tube of real aircrafts for reference.. .Thank you.

[@Robert-yk8tx]

Great looking p-38! I stopped working on plastic models. I'm building the 1:33 Wak paper model, which will keep me busy for the next 3-4 months. The good thing is you don't need to do all the chemical stuff, i don't miss the painting so much. Its another hobby really. But more family friendly 😄

[@lexioncombine9403]

You, Sir an artist.

[@JimAlaska49]

Good Lord! That is incredible work!!!

[@rrdavis7476]

My favourite build to watch so far!👌🏻

[@paulknipe3246]

Excellent build! Thanks.

[@toumai8408]

Clear, clean and well done build. I really like.

[@walshy5144]

The detail and effort is just amazing 👍🤩

[@MasterDrawer101]

Looks fantastic, great build.

[@davidhinkson8856]

This is fantastic! Amazing levels of detail in this build!

[@rjgonzalez6322]

Beatiful ❤

[@SixplusonemediaAu]

Seriously stunning attention to detail. What a beautiful result!

[@martinbrowning6266]

Another stunning model and a fabulous video 👏👏👏

[@silentping890]

Absolutely stunning work.

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!

[@mets1617]

absolutely perfect!

[@MrOvidiu111]

I'm like your atention for the detail.I'm very pleased to notice even your gloves are black which act like an camouflage and that way, which not disturb the focus point of the model.

[@christopherebeyrol4553]

Absolutely Fabulous job !

[@basfinnis]

Lovely finish.

[@user-dh4bi2xo2q]

Outstanding video of building the superb kit!

[@NazidKimmie]

Thats a lovely build, keep the video's coming!

[@bastiandijkstra6832]

Djeezzz she’s a piece of art, well done!

[@mustang94299]

Nice job, can't wait to tackle mine.

[@stevestewart-sturges2159]

Hands of a surgeon... thank you for a very enjoyable video!

[@davidharrington1133]

Excellent detail in the cockpit

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Absolutely stunning ! 😎👍

[@martysievers3855]

Superbly done

[@johnnyboy63100]

Absolutely stunning..

[@markeggerman8301]

Lovely build and weathering...i have that kit...but waiting for the "J" and bongs decals

[@mehvodtank6134]

Классная работа! Браво!

[@dr.zacharysmith1207]

Wow brilliant !!!

[@torokun]

This belongs in a museum!

[@guidoalt9731]

One of the best builds If seen

[@terrynicholls2975]

Stunning work.

[@antoniodellaragione6091]

Solo un aggettivo : STREPITOSO ....👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dirkprobert]

Why do you need commentary. His technique speaks for itself. His subtitles explain what needs to be explained. That being said I used to build model air planes as a 12-14yo kid in the early 70s and the kits from then pale compared to today’s kits. I would say that the video I just watched is a master class in model building. Your attention to detail is a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@rightmarker1]

Outstanding.

[@NEOTHEGREAT6]

Really cool I love this plane I was able to see it in real life multiple times in a museum and in flight at an air show in Cleveland!

[@EmdeeScaleModels]

Inspirational! This was so timely me. I’m just starting the same build, with the Brassin gun bay, so this was super helpful. I’ve also got two exposed engines to do too, so wish me luck!

[@ScaleModelShed]

Sounds like a handful! Good luck! Thanks for watching.

[@kitbag9033]

I know it's a Tamiya kit, so the fit is always going to be good, but your finished model is definitely on the high side of excellent. Subbed

[@gregcameron9953]

Beautiful build , very realistic and have me some pointers watching

[@kodiak64]

Those superchargers... just amazing.

[@MadMax-089]

Oh Wow, you did a fantastic job!!

[@talindongo155]

2 vídeos and this Man is showing top quality materials and thecnics. Amazing vídeo editing.

[@crtzmo]

Indeed - he’s 2 for 2 👌

[@kathmandoo]

Very exacting work. Well done.

[@halukaygin9274]

It was a pleasure to watch.You are truly an artist at work.

[@justinandnova]

Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing..

[@niallcasey2057]

Also my favourite US war bird . Great model skills. I hope we see more of your work 👍