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Josef Rössner
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P-38 Lightning 1/48 Hobby Boss

May 18, 2020 · in Aviation · 6 ≡ · 3.3K

I build this "easy kit" from Hobby Boss last year for group build on E-Day competition. Because i need dirty look this airplane before transfer to USA i first time down decals by waterproof abrasive paper. New experience 🙂

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    Spiros Pendedekas said on May 18, 2020

    That's a great P-38, Josef! And I like the abrassive paper weathering too.
    All the best!

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    bob mack said on May 18, 2020

    very nice...great scheme

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    Haslam Yeoman said on May 18, 2020

    Nice build. That abrasive weathing is quite realistic.

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    Tom Cleaver said on May 18, 2020

    Nice work.

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    Greg Kittinger said on May 18, 2020

    Love the worn look you achieved on the decals! I need to try that...

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    Robert Royes said on May 18, 2020

    Looks great!

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