1/32 Revell P-38L-5-LO Lightning

Gallery Article by Victor De Jesus on Aug 13 2012

 

 

Hello again, here is another recent build that I completed with the markings for “Madu”, flown by CPT Louis Dumontier, from the 431st Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group, Lingayen, Luzon, April 1945. This kit was produced in 2003, and I don’t recall having too many issues while building it. As with many of the WWII war birds, this one called for a bare natural finish for the fuselage. I wanted this baby to shine so I used the Model Masters Silver Chrome enamel paint, and accentuated some of the panels with MM’s steel color. This was an OOB project and I used the decals included with the kit.   

 

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The P-38 is one of my favorite WWII aircraft and the history of this war bird is truly amazing.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

Victor De Jesus

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Photos and text © by Victor De Jesus