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I don't think they are cameras.  They are spot lights.  Check a photo of the flight control station on the stern,  they are on both sides.

BobW

RGL, Right now on TCMovies is a title "The Flying Fleet".  It's a silent film from 1929 that has footage of "Langley" with a full flight deck.  From 70 minutes on there is flight ops with biplanes.  

BobW

Looks Fantastic Greg!!!

BobW 

Thank You Gentlemen for the wonderful comments and the Likes.

BobW

Thanks everyone for the comments and likes.

Matt D,  I used Bare Metal Foil on the wings, ( in a early Post ).  Then sprayed a coat of AK Chipping Fluid,  followed by the color.  After a few days i used a sharpened tooth pick to scratch off the color.

BobW

Part 11

Here is the bottom after a coat of Alclad II Lacquer Klear Kote matt.  The weathering was applied before the Klear Kote.  Wheels were added along with the radio antenna.

Starboard Bottom wheels and boarding ladder.

Aft view of the weathering streaking back on the booms from the turbo-superchargers.  The heat quickly damaged the paint.  The effect was a freehand airbrushing of tan followed by a light dusting of buff.  Then the heavy staining was applied powders using a brush,  followed by Klear Kote.

Port quarter view.

Focus stack of the business end.

Cockpit.

Turbo-superchargers.

Antenna mount.

Starboard Prop.

Starboard side.

Port side.

More to Come

BobW

Thanks Guys for the comments and 'Likes'.

Popeye,  the turbos were only painted at that time.  They may be the last parts added.  Now the bird is only held together with double sided tape.

BobW

Part 10

I've been applying decals,  169 of them in all.  A good portion of them were so small that they measured less than 1/16th of an inch.  Every panel on this bird has a data decal.

Here is a little jig I made to line-up the prop markings.

This is a overhead view.  She is still in gloss coat for the decals to set down.

The bottom view, one can just make out the data blurbs in the small removable panels.

Port side view.  "PUDGY" was McGuire's wife's nickname.  This is "PUDGY III',  Roman numerals were not applied until 'PUDGY IV" which was a P-38 J.

Starboard view,  the white decal on the nose side under the windshield lists the ground crew. 

More to Come

BobW

Egilman,  I have no personal experience with sea shipping of aircraft.  My info came from the "Aircorps Library".  They have the manual from Lockheed dated September 1944 titled:  "Preparation of Aircraft for Overseas Shipment".  This manual only mentions a waterproof paper.  Thanks for the info on just how it worked.

https://aircorpslibrary.com/

Many Thanks,

BobW

Thanks Egilman.

Part 9a

Here are two shots I missed posting last night.

This shows the 'Poster Putty' used to mask a feather edge of the RAF Dark Green over the RAF Medium Gray.  Masking tape was added to give full coverage.

The white tape is to simulate the sealing tape applied to the panel seams for sea shipment.  A water proof paper was applied to all seams of all panels to keep out the sea air while on deck of the transport.  A 'Par-Al- Ketone was painted over the tape to seal the edges of it.  The sun and weather caused the ketone to damage the paint and left a dark stain where it was used.  The wings and tail parts were not effected because they were removed and sealed in wooden crates. 

Here is a shot of Dick Bong in a early P-38 G,  it shows the staining.

More to Come,

BobW

Part 9

It's been quite a long time since the lat update.  I have worked on "Pudgy III" whenever I could grab an hour or two.  Life has just been getting in the way.

Here is a shot of the lay out for painting the tail markings.  Tommy McGuire was Squadron Exec at this time period.  These markings were in red with white border.  They consisted of red with white border top and bottom of the rudders and the bands on the booms.  The zinc chromate yellow was my attempt to show paint worn off down to the primer.  This was a failure,  the top coat bonded to the primer,  and I was reluctant to use solvent.

Another view.

Here she is with the base coat of RAF Dark Green.  Six parts of this color to which one part flat white and two parts of yellow were added to 'fade' the RAF Dark Green.

This is a mask that creates a blotted pattern.  RAF Dark Green straight was used.

Starboard wing blotched.  It shows much better in person.

Port wing.

A shot with a gloss coat of Lacquer in prep for decals.  Also a 'Panel Liner' for green camo was used first.

Bottom with a "Panel Liner' for grey.

This is the color pattern I was trying to match.

More to Come

BobW

Duck Brand Poster Putty.  It is used for mounting posters on a wall.  Can be ordered on Amazon.  Just roll it into a rope and place it on the model.  Then add masking tape to the putty to mask the the lighter color.  It leaves no residue.

https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Poster-Putty-Wht-2oz/dp/B07L7W5KST/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1BWGC4QIB6IST&dchild=1&keywords=poster+putty+for+walls+removable+non+marking&qid=1613361128&sprefix=Poster+putty%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-6

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I'm so sorry for the loss of Your beloved cat.  I know the hole in Judy and Your hearts.  I lost my dog Max the Sunday before Christmas.  He died in my arms too.

My Condolences,

BobW

Javlin,  Thanks for Your comments.  The foil should hold up as I sand through the Green Zinc Chromate Primer and the RAF Dark Green.

BobW

Thank You Dave for Your kind thoughts.  Everyone thanks for the 'LIKES".

The Bare metal foil is for wing roots where there was heavy wear from the ground crew walking.  The plan is to use a very fine sandpaper and carefully go down through the paint to show the metal.  Where the Alclad II is coated,  a chipping fluid will be applied and a toothpick used to 'chip' the bolt heads and panel lines.

BobW

Part 8

This is a small update, been busy with with doctors.  Our annual check ups all are due for both of us in the New Year.

Here is a shot of the gear  legs.  They are brass for Eduard.  Soaked in a vinegar bath, then primed with Alclad II black gloss.  This was followed with polished aluminum on the recoil leg and dualminum on the strut leg.

These are the wheel and tire combos, made of resin from Eduard.  Sprayed with AK rubber black and then brushed with AK airfield dust.

This overall shot shows a coat of Alclad II airframe aluminum and a top coat of clear gloss.  This will be a base for chipping.

More to Come

BobW   

EricWilliamMarshall,  Yes Daughter is just fine, locked down.  Thanks for the thought.

Thank You shipman for your kind comments.

BobW

Thank You Guys for Your thoughts.  One has to move on.  Work on the model helps.

Thank You

BobW

Thanks everyone.  It's hard.  I keep looking in all in all His favorite 'spots'.

BobW

Part 7

Well,  It's been awhile since the last update.  The holidays were very busy.  And my buddy Max,  a Min Pin,  Pasted after 14 and a half years from congested heart failure.

This is a laser Headstone I had made for His Grave.  It's only 5" x 7" on black granite.  He will be missed.

Here is a shot of the canopy and the instrument canvas hood at right.  This hood was a sun shield that could be folded forward for a better view of the instrument panel.

This a starboard view with the canopy installed.

Here is a shot of the antenna lead-in which passes through the rear canopy.

This shot shows the amour glass to the front.  Micro Mask is on the rear canopy.

The pilot's seat has been installed.

More to come,

BobW

Landlubber Mike,  I scratch built a deck edge 40mm twin Bofors mount of the USS Monterey CVL 26 in 1/35 scale and used photo etch tie downs.  A plastic 'U' channel was used for the tie downs and  I milled wood the same height to make the deck even.  The tie downs were painted the same as the deck.  The color is 'U. S. Navy WWII Flight Deck Stain 21' from White Ensign Colourcoats.  Search the web,  they are still around.

Here is a link to some of my build.

Here is a reference photo.

Hope this helps,

BobW

Part 6

This is the oil coolers that go beneath the nacelles on each boom.

Here are the parts of the right boom.  Both halves,  the oil coolers,  and the main gear well.  The steel ball weight is in place.

This is a crop of the tail fin showing the antenna anchor made from a sewing needle that has been ground flat and CA'ed into a filed slot.

Over all shot with booms and elevator on.  These parts just 'click' together.  I have never worked on a model that fits this well.

Rear view,  this baby is self aligning.

Bottom view,  the wooden struts and pads are to protect the very delicate gear door struts.

The gear door arms can be seen in this view.

More to Come

BobW

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CDW,  That is way cool!

BobW

Old Collingwood, That looks really nice.

BobW

Thanks Lou,  and Thanks for the 'LIKES'. 

Popeye,  Yes, it will be painted.  The wing roots were a heavy wear area.  Not much chipping but the ground crew would be fueling, filling oil tank,  and

working on the engines.  The plan is to paint with yellow zinc primer followed by RAF dark green.  This will be weathered and then very gently sanded to

show wear rather then chipping.  The leading edges of the wings in photos show streaking wear and some chipping.  The remainder around the engine

access panels will be treated with chipping fluid on the edges and fasteners.

BobW