Tamiya's 1/48 P-38J Lightning | Full Build | 4K

[@davidcole333]

I like that you don't overdo the weathering. So many modelers make their aircraft look like it has never seen a day's worth of maintenance. And the fit on those gear doors...wow! I wish ALL manufacturers would use that system.

[@jacksaloman9513]

Some of those planes got pretty nasty during WWII

[@KGmodels]

Great video Luke.I honestly really Like this new video format with all the info on the side of the screen,because it helps so much if someone Like me wants to try and achieve a similar result.I am also nearly done with the Bf-109,just I need to do the exhaust staining,however I do not have the paints needed,so I might have to pop down into Hannants tommorow.Hope to see you soon! :)

[@p.c.9714]

When you think how hard it was to build the Hasegawa kit back then you can only praise Tamiya for the engineering work in designing parts. I am truly amazed even after 30 years of modeling under the belt.

[@johnstimitz2629]

I dint model aircraft, but i love watching your videos. This one was great! It just break my heart to see all the AM additions to the cockpit and then having the canopy closed. Your attention to detail is outstanding.

[@rifledude303]

Terrific result, well done! Love the subtle weathering. Don't those Tamiya P-38 kits just fall together?? Gold standard engineering...

[@The_Male_Modeller]

I know Tamiya make excellent kits and i know that you do excellent builds but i was blown away by the engineering of this kit. The definition of "dont shake the box too hard or it'll assemble itself! And what a subject? I've got a pair in 1/72 to build so thanks for th inspiration.

[@scaleffect]

Appreciate the color callout graphic you made. Recently did a natural metal plane myself and photographing it I lose all the visual differences due to the camera sensor. This is a great guide for this plane, thanks for sharing your hard work again.

[@ScalerDan]

Beautiful build of a great aircraft! I am still impressed by the quality of this kit. Had so much fun building the G variant. The only thing missing for my taste is the rivet structure...thanks for sharing!

[@ernestobelo1074]

Beautiful work on a beautiful kit. I love the P-38, I have built two Academy in 1/72 and I have six more in the stash. I really wish Tamiya would scale it down. And for four colour schemes I would buy four kits. What a wonderful hobby. Greetings from Portugal.

[@markfranks1329]

Another outstanding presentation, Luke. You have taken, imo, what is arguably the finest representation of the P-38 in model form and taken it to the next level with those additional embellishments. Very well done. 👍

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Luke, the P-38 was absolutely stunning, congratulations on a job extremely well done, I have the OD scheme version and I hope I can do half as good as you have done, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

[@brianquinlan8891]

Too good once again. I don’t know how you pump these out so quick at such a high fidelity! Love the new stat cards in the bottom for paint pressure & thinning ratios too 🙌

[@Stop_motionsss]

Absolutely smashing kit Luke! It’s amazing how accurate you can make a single model kit with all those fiddly details, and need I say that those superchargers made my jaw drop to the floor!😅 Great kit and a great builder means perfection and that’s what you have achieved right here!!

[@jasonlee6744]

Another great build Luke and it was nice to speak to you in Hannants the other weekend. Hannants is just amazing and well worth the trip from the East Midlands. Look forward to your next build. Jason 🇬🇧

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Don't forget the Molotow chrome on the teardrop mirrors on the nacelles, these were for the pilot to ensure his main gear was extended or retracted.

[@9999plato]

BEAUTIFUL JOB! Maybe one day my masking skills will be as neat as yours.

[@septiccalling8341]

What a stunning thing you've created there!. That really is a beautiful looking piece of work. I'll never get tired of watching you do this. 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@garethjones9371]

Thoroughly interesting and enjoyable buld of a great subject and a brilliant video. Always liked the P38. Video format is so good - whats not to like. 😃😃

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Sick Allison Superchargers.

[@alexsaffe4015]

Thank you for this great, complete built ! Final result looks amazing !

[@edutaimentcartoys]

amazing repaint ... metal look

[@rickygreenslade7399]

Great video..fantastic build.. you certainly have improved your ability..this plane looks absolutely stunning...not too much weathering perfect

[@TRINFSS]

From across the pond, Salute! The Lightning is always a looker 👀. Another beautiful build. I like the new video format, layout, whatever you want to call it.

[@phillipcooper1605]

Another amazing video, Luke. Your model-making skills are getting better every time. But your video skills are getting even better. I love this, cant wait for the next one

[@danwilliams1686]

It's always a good day when a new mach models video drops! It's like an injection of modeling mojo!

[@mazinman3]

You never disappoint! Your P-38 is just stunning & your weathering is subtle, just enough. I love your supercharger too! Well done!

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Hi Luke, I'd love for your next build to be the English Electric Lightning, now that is one iconic aircraft! Keep up the great work. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Repairman87]

Cool, I have one in the stash. I didn't know about the 3d printed cockpit will try and track one down.

[@t.travelerjg1908]

Excellent build, explanation, and narration.

[@markfleming1605]

A great looking P-38 build

[@zitrone2779]

amazing looking cockpit.

[@ianpettman7482]

Excellent video. I wish I had the Tamiya and not the Revell 1/48.

[@AlmirTaranis]

Awesome build. Great skills. OMG that fitment 👍😀👍

[@r.d.1991]

Great build and great video. Love the paint etc callouts. Looks fantastic. 👍👌

[@horrido666]

Great work, my man. The model looks well engineered, and you did it justice.

[@philmann7304]

Super build really enjoyed watching thank you

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much sir!

[@mr.modern4419]

This P-38J is one sexy beast. Great build!!!!! Love it!!!!!

[@jcwoodman5285]

Sweet! I also did 'lil Buckaroo' also!😊

[@markshellard5894]

Done a beautiful job on the build looks amazing well done

[@carlperry8688]

Maaaate, your builds and videos are getting better and better and better. Can sit and watch this all day with my baby boy 🤟

[@TheKipperedOne]

Loved your build - subscribed! Thanks.

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Beautiful build Luke!

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much sir!

[@Henrywinswars]

Genuinely incredible! Love the new video style. How did you do the chipping on the silver around the cockpit and drop tanks?

[@alanwinkley8811]

The most enjoyable video yet. Fabulous build.

[@Rob-tq5ym]

great build,wish they would make a 32nd one

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much sir! Now that would be cool!

[@johntreloar8203]

Great build Luke, I love a good Tamiya kit...

[@bobrivett7645]

It looks really nice. I like the Mr. Color line and just recently purchased a number of their metalic colors. So i really appreciate your metalic finish on this aircraft using the variouse color. Oh, and masking the panels looks great. Thats something i will to remember. Thank you for the build video.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

The Allison V-1710's startup noises sound like the Millenium Falcon's hyperdrive taking the pi55 on Han and Chewie, lol...

[@Bob-b7x6v]

The ubiquitous P-38 drop tanks. Ever see the crazy post-war Bonneville racers made from these?

[@jacobgambrell8988]

Excellent as always just wish you would have done her as “Marge” bong is my favorite pilot of all time and the entire reason I love aviation and flying as much as I do

[@neilhaas]

Love this build this aircraft very impressive

[@RichardsModellingAdventures]

I reckon I'm going to have to give one of this a go.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

The metallic shades pop when light hits them from different angles.

[@jamesmcansh6393]

Great build thanks for sharing ✌🏻🇨🇦✌🏻

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Sweet bird.

[@Paul_Allaker8450]

Stunning build Luke! Really capturing the essence of less is more, some modellers go way over the top with weathering detail & destress detail, that whilst looks stunning, can make the model look too busy thus losing the overall effect. My only observation, would be to add some tyre squash effect, thats the only detail missing. Top job! 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MIMIC953.]

absolutely beautiful

[@VonDrinkoften]

Stunning looking build mate 👍

[@flyboy9367]

Another great build - you are on a roll 👍

[@dekon70]

Outstanding build!

[@grahamhutton3129]

Stunning. How you get your models so good is beyond me. Keep up this excellent channel. What do you do with all your models. Do you have them on show or dioramas?

[@Poopster4U]

Awesome job!

[@TheWGLOVER]

Excellent video and a great kit.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Sweet Lightning.

[@Jackson1969.]

Beautiful lightning mate!

[@humbertolozano4019]

Very nice. Seems to me your counter rotating props are set to turn inward, if my memory serves right, they both turned outward over the top. Front view: L prop turns counter clockwise and R prop turns clockwise.

[@enderbeam8089]

Nice choice!❤🎉

[@machmodels]

Thanks! 😊

[@Kri2304]

What a way to improve your vids what a joy to watch

[@bogdanionete5]

Hello Luke Very good job and really good video. I like thenew paint ratio cards. I must say and even if you cannot do nothing now at completed model that you missed to fill and sand a couple of panel lines on the booms. So, no medal for you 😂.

[@kiwiruna9077]

Hi ya Luke, She looks so sweet and I like the new video format, and my Tamiya P38F/G is starting to stare me down so she may have to be next once I finish the Airfix B-25 which is on the bench. I probably won't use any aftermarket as it has to come from Australia and may take about 3 weeks and I don't know if I can wait that long but we'll see.

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much sir! Gowannn get going on it!

[@juanpedromoralesvieyra3757]

Beautiful. And without glue 😂😂

[@SMAZVidoes]

Superb. Great new format.

[@themodellingmuppet]

Great work and love the new info cards 👌🏻

[@friedrichklett60]

Wow, great work! ❤

[@snigel7995]

I haven't read all the comments yet so I don't know if it has been pointed out yet; you have the propellers switched. The starboard propeller is going clockwise ( aft looking forward) and the port propeller going counterclockwise. I know it does not make sense since an engine-out situation will be made so much worse but overall it makes the service-life of the airframe much longer and the comfort of the pilot that much better without the vibration caused by the propeller going past the cockpit-nacelle from top to bottom.

[@MikoyanGurevich-xc7ft]

16:13 Ah yes, capillary action. Boxman is proud.

[@cornwallonline]

Stunning!

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much sir!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Kelly Johnson made the GOAT of all twin-boomers.

[@mets1617]

Fantastic job

[@SirDevious1]

Beautiful build! Well done Sir. :)

[@darthhokum]

Perfect build 🔥🔥🔥

[@wiktorpietkiewicz6057]

Dobra robota, pozdrawiam.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

You remembered the shipping tape stains.

[@TonyKelly-p7x]

Excellent build

[@65TossTrap]

Very nice result. Does the surface have a metallic sheen?

[@markholcomb1472]

Amazing build! Can i ask what airbrush and compressor your are using?

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Kind of looks like Robin Olds' Scat IV scheme. He was a Lightning jockey, a Saber pilot, and most famously, an F-4C Phantom driver in Vietnam.

[@kevinburt44]

Stunning build, I'm now going to have to explain to my wife why I 'have' to build this tamiya P38 😅

[@edwardknudsen4806]

Outstanding!

[@jeffreyross-zb8cz]

GREAT build as always Brother 👌 Feel Free to spend a little more time showing your Supercharger technique as yours are "Mint" 👍 -DETROIT

[@rOEN911]

thats very nice ,if you build it again buy the Eduard Rivet decals it will transform the final finish ,i have build two of them so far !

[@ellisonfoucault5157]

🎉🎉

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much sir!

[@collinmccallum]

wow!

[@nickward4963]

With the panel wash how long do you leave it to dry before removing the excess? Thanks

[@tail_lamp7538]

Lovely build of a superb kit by Tamiya. Out of interest, with the panel line wash - how long did you leave it on before wiping it off?

[@bigracer3867]

Nice🎉

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Tamiya engineered Hasegawa into the dirt.

[@davidjarvis819]

Amazing build. When you are gluing the internal parts after painting are you scraping the paint away or using super glue? If I glue my painted parts with Tamils extra thin it ends up a mess!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

ETO lightnings had ODG antiglare strips, PTO lightnings had black antiglare strips.

[@Bob-b7x6v]

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