1/48 Trumpeter T-38

[keavdog]

Everything went south on this one at the end. Shame because I really love this airframe.

I had to sand and polish the canopy 4 times... it's a horrid mess but done. 




Amongst my growing trainer wing

[jeaton01]

Bummer! I had some struggles with the Wolfpack kit in the canopy area, too. The linkage that holds them in the open position was difficult to get right.

[keavdog]

I gave up on having the canopies open. And they don't fit right closed... just another issue in a series of issues. About ready to button her up and realized the canopies had prominent mold seams down the middle. Sanded and polished - no problem, been there done that. Then the Montex canopy masks bled... first time that ever happened. Then I had overspray painting the anti-glare panel which I had forgot to do earlier.
It was so close to going in the bin but I just love the plane too much. An ugly T-38 is better than no T-38.

[jeaton01]

Jul 6, 2024 15:18:43 GMT -5 keavdog said:

I gave up on having the canopies open. And they don't fit right closed... just another issue in a series of issues. It was so close to going in the bin but I just love the plane too much. An ugly T-38 is better than no T-38.

You got that right, John. I always wanted one for a personal plane,, but in addition to the money issue they don't like less than 10,000 feet of runway, stopping is a problem as there is only spoilers and brakes.

[kyledehart5]

Sweet!! Sorry for the issues you had John. However it sure is a great looking plane and a cool one to have up on the shelf. I think Trainers are always fun.

[handiabled]

Way to persevere! Great looking T-38

[TJ]

Sorry for the issues John. They are not all contest worthy, but it still looks the part of a T-38

[mach7]

Sorry you had issues, but it looks nice!

I had lots of issues with my build 4 years ago, many fit issues. My canopy did not have the seam down the middle though.

You did it nice!

[Steve Zuleski]

Dang, almost missed this one, excellent bird, John!

[oortiz10]

I think it looks great. The paint and decals are beautifully done. I really need to get one of these for my stash.

Thanks for sharing!
-O

[brandonk]

It looks really good never the less. I remember seeing these come and go all the time while I was in the AF. Cool little jets.