Tamiya P-38J "Marge" (#123)

[Deleted member 21002]

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I did not know the gauges were off-center until hours later via the telephoto zoom. Not gonna try to fix it, too many coats of Micro-sol.

Damn old eyes!

Who is going to really notice that? I had to look twice myself just to see what you were talking about. I think it is fine. Looks good to me!

 

[TimM63]

Nice work on this. Love the paint job. I have found that a clear matte will cover some paint inconsistencies and help blend them together.

 

[BarleyBop]

wrapping this one up

Very nice. Looks great!
I'm gonna need a lot of practice before attempting that much aluminium paint!

 

[Littlemarten]

I recall toothpaste tubes in the 70s were metal, maybe lead? While that might explain some things about Gen-X, I think the newer ones are plastic. That is what you mean, the plastic toothpaste tubes? I'm willing to try.

I used "toothpaste tube" foil with the decals applied for the harness in my 1/72 P-40K. Apply the decal, flat coat, then cut it out with a very sharp knife and small chisel blade. Any sufficiently thick metal foil will do. I don't think plastic tube will work. This is the best picture of the seat belts that I have.

 

[Edbert]

Any sufficiently thick metal foil will do. I don't think plastic tube will work.

I agree (without trying) for the same reason. I did find that you can buy expired dental film which has a lead backing (X-rays and all) that is perfect for 1/48 seatbelts IMO. Might be a little thin for 32 or thick for 72, but could work. I typically apply the decals to the lead and cut it then, but can be cut into strips and painted if the decals are complex or you prefer.

Anyway a lifetime supply is $10 because:

1. It is expired by date, so not of much use as film.
2. No dentists use "film" any more, it is all digital.

It is actual lead, so no licking your fingers!