Trumpeter 1/48 T-38C Talon

[Fernando N]

Hi everyone,

Orginally envisioned as a simple and quick build due to low parts and two colour scheme, how wrong was I…

Fuselage and intakes were a sanding venture as were the canopy’s to get rid of a nasty seam.
Colour call-outs in the instructions seemed plausible with medium grey and medium gunship grey, after applied they looked way off comparing them to some pics I found on Insta.
Changed them to VJ71.296 usaaf light grey for the light and a 50/50 mix of VJ71.056 panzer dark grey and VJ71.097 medium grey seemed more the part imho.
A neat thing of the simple kit was the inclusion of pe seatbelt, although quite thick to handle, still way better than decals or moulded on detail.









Think I got the clean and shiny look covered with light washes and 3 coats of gloss

Thanks for looking in.
Fernando

 

[flyjoe180]

Lovely clean build Fernando, I like the scheme.

 

[Fernando N]

Lovely clean build Fernando, I like the scheme.

Thanks Joe, came across a pic awhile back on Insta and having the kit in stash then, why not build it.
Think the Airforce has the cadets polishing these after each flight as many pics show very shiny finishes

 

[colin m]

A very sleek looking build indeed. Nice job.