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Murph's P38F Repaint
This is a repaint of Murph's P38F, built at 1/48. The scheme I used was of a plane flown by CPT Robert L. Faurot of the 39th Fighter Squadron (didn't see any more in depth designation, though it was a Pacific Theater plane).
I did a few other modifications to the model. I redesigned the turbo chargers to make them more 3D. I used a four piece spinner (off of Air Dave's Spitfire) that I changed to a 3 bladed configurations. I also used the landing gear and wheels off of the Spitfire which modified to fit, with additional modifications on the front wheel. I designed a spar similar to the ones you will find on John Dells models to reinforce the wing and set the dihedral, then laminated an piece of card in the top and bottom of the wing for strength. I also laminated another piece into the stabilizers to hold their shape and make them stronger. Then I built wheel wells into the model. I really like the model, especially the way the nose is designed without petals, though I wouldn't necessarily say it is the easiest one I have ever built. I think the propeller blades are a little long (so if you build it check before you glue them on) also make sure you measure the distance between the booms and fuselage so you can get them straight. Beard |
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You've done a really nice job on this repaint Beard. Always a pleasure to see your work.
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That's a pretty bird with solid fabrication. Well done! I also like that you photographed her outside in natural lighting.
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Very nicely done, a great Lightning. I think a certain MR Charles Lindberg would have liked it too.
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Nice work!
Don |
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Nice build and re-paint!
P38 was my favorite WWII airplane. Lots of interesting history surrounds the P38. Mike |
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Info on Beard's Murph P-38F (P-38F-5-LO, s/n 42-12623, flown by Capt. Robert L. Faurot, 35th FG, 39th FS, Port Moresby, New Guinea, January, 1943): https://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircra...ot-P38-16.html
One account of Charles Lindbergh's WWII service in the Pacific with P-38s and Marine F4Us (RE: Mike1158's Post #4): Charles Lindbergh and the 475th Fighter Group Don |
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Very nice work on the repaint. You did a great job.
Gary
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Thanks for the nice comments guys.
Don, that is an unfortunate, it would have been nice if the pilot and plane had survived the war. Thank you for the additional information. Beard |
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True, but your model is a great memorial to Captain Faurot and his aircraft.
Don |
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