This is my second
attempt at a Prototype and my second model. This time I chose to scratch
build an XP-38. Having gained a little more knowledge from my first build,
I used a 1/32 Trumpeter Lockheed P-38 J/L and backdated to an XP-38 prototype.
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I removed the bottom
of the engine booms and re-worked it with styrene strip and mounds of putty.
I
scratch built the different size of the radiator scoops and and bottom and upper
air intakes out of plastic and aluminum sheet "borrowed" from
soda cans, which were also used on the top of the engine air intakes.
The wheels are resin
from True Details and metal landing gear from Scale Aircraft with brake wire
additions by yours truly.
I hope I did not
bore all the readers to death or left un-answered questions, emails with questions are always
welcome!
Initially when I
built this model the props were put on the wrong way, so I corrected this as can
be seen in some of the photos in this article.
Jerry Reyes
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