1:18 P-38 Marge

gliderdwm · Post by **gliderdwm** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:45 pm

I have been working on this one the last month. JSI Putt Putt Maru redone in Richard Bongs Marge paint scheme. I think the JSI PPM was the best one to repaint as they did good job on paint and cheapest available. I did not want to repaint completely so removed markings as well as possible and blended with Alclad lacquer aluminum and had to blend it to get the right tone. I think it came out well and old markings not noticeable. PWP did repaint and I believe they used same plane but poor job of blending and painting over old markings. Notice left side
http://www.militarytoyshop.com/popuplar ... equotemark
The 100 was painted over and easily noticeable.
I was hoping not to do full repaint and it worked out OK. Thanks to Jackson for excellent work on decals. I believe the Marge name could have been done in black. I don't know. I believe I will paint over slightly the 993 on front to match real pictures.

Jnewboy · Post by **Jnewboy** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 8:17 pm

Nice Job! Looks great!

Jackson · Post by **Jackson** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:35 am

I posted a link as well glider on the board with Munchenbergs white 12 redoo...Marge in black ?... just had to ask my friend.... tryin to get that smeared effect on the nose number is tuff to do with a decal but I can try if ya like... again fine job on the birds paint and aluminum effects....TJJ...SIDE NOTE: Marge in Black is not Correct

pickelhaube · Post by **pickelhaube** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:12 am

Dude this is my fav P-38 !!!!!!

It looks fantastic !!!!

456THBG · Post by **456THBG** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:28 am

Really nice job! Great choice of paint scheme!

gliderdwm · Post by **gliderdwm** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:21 pm

Thanks for the pos feedback. Hey Jackson yea the written out Marge I have seen in black also so I do not know what is historically correct. I will leave as is as i have sealed decals. I always liked this scheme also. Wondering why 21st did not do this one. Is there some copyright issue or something?

Jackson · Post by **Jackson** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 2:31 pm

aint heard anything bout copyright issues...but from all I've read about Marge in the plate/ref books I got... it was red

plasticboy · Post by **plasticboy** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:16 pm

Beautiful !! Richard Bongs is one of my fav ace. Well done!!

Jackson · Post by **Jackson** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:35 pm

Hey Glider..if memory serves correctly I think 21st had it in it's lineup to do fore the big fall...again great job on yer bird...TJJ

snake · Post by **snake** » Sun Mar 27, 2011 5:20 pm

Nice job on the Marge custom, gliderdwm.

Really wish that 21 Century had done this one, instead of "Louise" or " Samantha Payton".

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