Building the Trumpeter 1/48 Scale T-38A Talon in Honor of Major C.W. “Mover” Lemoine
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- In this video, we’ll be building the T-38A Talon in the style of Tyndall AFB’s 2nd Fighter Training Squadron’s paint scheme in honor of fighter pilot Major C.W. “Mover” Lemoine. He flew these jets as part of the 301st - a Red Air Aggressor unit to train F-22 Raptor pilots on BFM tactics. We’ll be trying new techniques of gloss coating a model with household floor wax, working with aftermarket resin parts for the first time on this channel, some scratch building, and creating custom emblems.
Many thanks to “Mover” for the Intro!
THIS T-38A model featured on Mover's Channel :
"Monday Mover Mailbag (Fini Flight Model Edition) LIVE" (May 09, 2022)
• Monday Mover Mailbag (...
I’m a big fan of this gentleman and I hope you become one too, if you’re not already. Major C. W. “Mover” Lemoine has his own popular CZcams channel that discusses his aviation career flying F-16 Vipers, F/A-18 Hornets, T-38s, helicopters, his fictional books, as well as many other subjects too numerous to mention. He has many different interests, so check him out!
Mover websites:
Official Website Book and information internet page: cwlemoine.com
Mover’s CZcams Home page: / cwlemoine
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Images:
Video and photo images are Public Domain from U.S. Military, other governmental agencies, and free stock sites unless otherwise noted.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
Screen Shots from “Behind The Scenes: T-38A Fini Flight” published online March 07, 2022 are used with permission of its author, C.W. “Mover” Lemoine.
Book Covers: “Spectre Rising” and “Absolute Vengeance” by C.W. Lemoine are displayed under Fair Use for illustrative, educational, and informative purposes.
Margot Robbie image (28601016915 - (cropped)) by Gage Skidmore, Peoria, Arizona is ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC by-SA 2.0) Attribution
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Great job! Thanks for doing this! I'm honored.
It has been such an honor and a privilege for me to have had the opportunity to communicate and exchange ideas with you. I'm so thrilled you stopped by and for your kindness! We all look forward as you continue to treat us with your awesome content!
Hi All, here's another path besides the link in the video description to see Mover's Mailbag featuring this T-38A model plus all the other fun and interesting subjects he covered:
czcams.com/video/uIcV_e5q-TU/video.html
No way! Along with this one, Mover’s channel is one of my favorites.
Hi Lance T, that's wonderful to hear! Mover is amazing! 😄
Was not expecting a mover tribute
Hi Mad Milk, expect the unexpected! 😉
so glad to see you back modeling Tom..
Hi Peter, thanks, it's been quite awhile since we put one out there! 😉
Awesome to see two of my favorite channels coming together in this way! Nice job!
Hi Chris, thanks! I've been a big fan of Mover's for sometime now. He's been terrific -- gracious, courteous, and patient -- a true gentleman! 🤩
Glad to see you post again
Hi Highlight Craze, I bet a lot of my regular viewers were beginning to think it was never going to happen again! 😳
At a time where we needed him the most, he returned! Glad you're back. 👍
Hi AI, that's very kind of you to write, thanks! 😊
As someone that is new to modeling. I always wish I could simply work side by side and step by step with an expert in person and have them show me what to do or tips and tricks and this is as close it will get. Awesome videos, thank you.
Another channel worth watching is ScaleModelAircraft. You will pick up some excellent tips there.
@@stevie65able Thanks. Bene a subscriber to that one for awhile now.
When I saw this notification, my jaw dropped. I love both channels! As always, great job on Mover’s T-38! Your attention to detail on all of your projects inspires me to be a better builder. Thank you for this video!
Hi 04swimbeav, thanks so much! Mover has been terrific and I'm so glad that his fans here have been thrilled by his appearance and on his tribute Fini-Flight model build!😎
Hell ya! Glad he’s giving Max a shoutout
Hi Jonathan, Mover was very kind with this gesture, I have nothing but high praise for him! 🤩
New achievement unlocked!
Shiny!
Thanks, Eemil! 😃
Neat! My mom caught a pretty solid video of a T-38 last month!
Was cool to witness :)
I’ve never enjoyed a channel as much as this one in all my years browsing CZcams. What an honor it would be to not only have an aircraft from Max, but have this video documenting its creation!
Hi Michael, thanks for the kind words! 😃
Most unexpected collab, then I remembered seeing you in the live chats.
Hi FirstDagger, very observant of you, I'm caught! Yes, I try to join every time Mover goes Live, it's a lot of fun! 😉
Always excited to see a new video come out on this channel 👍
Hi Saxon1, thanks for saying so. A bit of a long wait for this one -- totally my fault! 😌
I always watch your new videos as soon as I see them, and only read up until T-38A in the title before excitedly clicking. Imagine then, my surprise seeing Mover, and thinking I'd hit the wrong video for a moment. Great job as always!
Hi Majik, haha! I told Mover it was going to be a great surprise treat for any of his fans that also happen to watch this channel! Thanks for watching! 🤪🤭
@@MaxAfterburner Ha the surprise was real! The extra attention and details you always put into your videos keeps me coming back again and again. Was actually rewatching your Eagle build the day before wondering when you might post next. Glad to have you back posting again!
I built one of these last year. Painted it in the Gloss Black, and it came out looking great. I just ordered another one online. Should get it in about a week. I plan to paint it in the Cold White and black trainer version. It's a really sweet looking bird and the mod is pretty easy to build.
Hi dennisgraham3087, have fun with your T-38 fleet project! 😁
@@MaxAfterburner thanks. I appreciate it
You're back!
Hi Charlie, I think I broke my personal record for time in between uploading model videos on this channel! 🤭
@@MaxAfterburner certainly feels like it! Any chance of mixing it up and doing a British model sometime?
Hi Charlie, I'm planning to do a Viewer's choice series after Project #30. Maybe we can get us a model that sports a Union Jack on it! 🥳
*Using masking tape to put the decals at the right place is a huge idea, thanks for this trick and your wonderful build!*
Hi Forever Plastic kits, it's one of those little tricks I bring out if I don't have enough reference points on the model that I feel comfortable with in aligning the decal. Glad you stopped by for another visit! 😊
Very nice model aircraft T-38A Talon I like this model plane nice work
Hey Neil, thanks so much! 😊
I have two Trumpeter T-38C still in the box, waiting for me to finish other projects.
My T-38 Fini flight was 26 years ago!
Better hurry, as you know, all T-38s are finally getting that long awaited rest after serving for so very long! 🥳
Thanks for your service and congratulations!
Precision and accuracy!
Hi Bill, thanks, glad you liked Mover's T-38! 😄
One of my favourite aircraft. Beautiful scheme and a great tribute. Well done, Tom. I know this one was a struggle, but you came through with flying colours.
Hi Stephen, as you very well know it had a force field of curses! It took even longer to get this out than what we had last thought! 🤯
Thanks, great to see you on the comment board too! 😄
High quality indeed!
Thanks, Emmanuel 😎
Beautiful model! It was really fun to see how you put everything together, thank you for sharing your talent and technique.
Hi wsucougarfan, thank you very much and happy you enjoyed it! 😊
WOW that came out lookin' nice. well done!
Hi DFX2KX, thanks so much! This one should have been relatively straightforward, but I struggled a bit. 🥴
this is not weird at all having subscribed to mover for a couple years now
Hi Billy, he's everywhere, poised for super stardom! 😎
Very nice work as always, Max. Good to see another vid ^-^
Hi Foab Moab, thanks, it's been a long time coming! 😮
Awesome video like always, I'm always happy to see your content!
Hi Jeremiah, thanks for watching and great to hear from you once again! These are getting more complicated and stuffed with content, aren't they? 😱
Incredible detail. When my Dad flew these, I built a ton of these models. I haven't built one since I flew the 38. I'm tempted to give it a try now.
Hi Speed Guru, go for it! It will be fun and a trip down your model memory lane 😃
fantastic work. You don't just get to see model building here, but also very interesting things about history Thanks
Hi Joshua, so glad you like the content format. Thanks for watching (and reading)! 😄
Such a great looking jet!!
Hi Rick, thanks, so glad to hear! 😇
Another great video. Thanks for this.
Hi Christopher, thanks for watching 😄
Nice T-38 model! Requesting an F-35A B or C variant kit model! We cant wait to see!
Hi ALEXLIGHTING, I've certainly gotten a lot of requests for the F-35. We'll have to see how this channel fairs in the next few months. 🤔
@@MaxAfterburner I hate to say this Tom, but the views on this model video have come to a screeching halt. I suspect this was always going to appeal to a select few. Keep up your efforts with the next one. Take it easy until then.
@@MaxAfterburner that’s Awesome! May you Tell me what Kind of glue are you using for your models?
@stevie65able -- Hi Stephen, yes, not so great. I was hoping it would do at least "high average" but it ended up in the middle. Not many wanted to "look under the hood" and see what it was all about. Some things have happened here in my life and I'll send an e-mail soon to update you.
@ALEXLIGHTING -- Hi, there's slide at the 2:02 mark of this particular video displaying the different glues I used for this one.
I built this exact model.Its a quality kit and a great looking model plane.I used all the original parts in the kit,it was good enough for me.
Hi Steven, indeed! I wanted to up the ante for his model, but it sure was painful sometimes! 😇
Always wanted to build the T38. So cool that you did something for mover. Very nice of you. I'm building the trumpeter titanic right now so it's gonna be a while. Great to see 2 great channels come together.
Hi Family Fun R.C. , glad you liked the cooperative effort! It was a thrill for me to interact with Mover on this project. Good luck on the Titanic, it's a huge undertaking as I've seen from the Midwest Model Shop videos. 😲
Woah! 2 of my favorite CZcamsrs!
Hi Chris, thanks for saying so! I was definitely honored to share some time with Mover 😎
We had both the Cessna T-37B "Tweet" and the Northrop T-38A Talon when I was with the 71st Flying Training Wing (ATC) at Vance AFB, Oklahoma from 80 to 82. I'd love to find decals for the 71st FTW from that time period.
Nice!
Thank you DirtNap jone$ ! Cheers!
Im an egress mechanic on the T38 aswell as the U2 and I gotta say those model ejection seats are super accurate! Great video!
Hi Friendly Mxdder, that's great to know for someone who works on the real deal. The resin kits have a few VERY tiny detailed pieces that someone like you could really appreciate. I looked at the possibility of installing them thinking, "Are you kidding me?" 😭
@@MaxAfterburner They really do look great!!! Almost all of the major details are there apart from the rocket catapult. Super awesome model!
Nicely done mate. Coincidentally, several days ago I started the Trumpeter 1/48 T-38C Talon kit... which I picked up (second hand online) not long after having watched your NASA build a few years ago. I'm intending to do it in the 2-tone grey camo scheme (dark grey front and rear) from 25 FTS, 71 FTW "Shooters".
I'm not bothering with any aftermarket accessories though, as they are way too expensive for my liking, and the kit parts look good enough.
Just about ready to shoot a coat of primer on it.
Hi James C, I wanted to do extra for Mover's T-38, so I got the resin pieces. But, whew, what a pain they can be! Way too delicate for my tastes. Your "Shooters" T-38 sounds like it's going to be a great one! 🥳
Wow that is pretty cool
Hi Ramtin -s, thanks, I'm glad you liked it. It was a fight to the very end! 😜
@@MaxAfterburner oh it seemed to go very smoothly...I also didn’t know you can print your own decals?? Perhaps a tutorial for this? :)
Haha, good timing. When I am done my KV1 I am going to be building an F-5
Hi Bhji Hhu, great to hear from you again! Beware the T-38/F-5 models out there, they can be a wolf in a sheep's clothing! 🤯
Two of my favorite You Tube Channels!!! Well done on another great video and a fantastic T-38 build! But I have to ask how was the Spectre Rising book? Good on you for going with the resin cockpit in this build as the original cockpit in this kit is woefully undersized and out of scale. The detail that you have achieved is absolutely superb. It a shame you didn’t use the Wolfpack T-38A kit as the resin cockpit you used would have fitted in allot better. As with all of your You Tube videos it has become a source of inspiration, as I’m working on the same kit, I have spent the last two nights finishing off the cockpit details and PE ejection seat straps on my ‘White Rocket’. A tedious task but you really do make it look easy! I’m definitely going to copy your use of clear sprue to make the Nav lights on the tail!
As a former serviceman myself, when you’re building a kit like this for someone else especially with such personal detail, it goes from being just a model plane to a 3D work of art. That embodies all the emotions and history of this event. I really do feel for ‘Mover’ getting his wings chopped but I really hope He gets another wings slot, and hopefully another Guard unit will pick him up.
As with much of the focus in the Air Force is about Pilots, It takes at least 7 tradesmen to get one pilot airborne. As a former RNZAF Armourer I would like to thank you for your service in the Avionics Trade in the 162nd AZ, ANG. And I look really look forward to your next You Tube model build. Cheers Scotty
Hi Scott, thanks for all the thoughtful and kind comments! I haven't finished the book yet. I'm repeatedly interrupted from completing it! Your perspectives do indeed bring meaning to such projects. Have fun with your build project! 😇
Great build, love the look of the T38! Do you have a video or planning one about your experiences with custom decals? I'm curious about it but have yet to look into it.
Hi THEdanru, thanks, glad you liked Mover's T-38A. I'm not currently planning a video on decals, but I know there are a few out there you might search for on the internet. 😇
Super cool crossover and video, well done and great job. Will Mover be putting it on his desk? :)
Hi James, thanks! I sent Mover an F-14 Tomcat t-shirt that is featured on his Mailbag post (May 28, 2022) and he mentions at that point that the T-38A model is on his mantel. 😃
@@MaxAfterburner ah nice! that is really cool, you did such an accurate job building it, well done mate. :)
Rip the cows😊
Awesome stuff as per usual Max!
You play drums too?
Thanks, Seppington DeStamina. I bang sticks on a kit, but the sounds and rhythms that come out of it may not be considered playing drums. 😂
Great video love the T-38, I always see some from Beale AFB while I am at school or just doing something, they are always there. Everyone always had their childhood jet and the T-38 is mine. Hope I get to be a fighter pilot some day, I am trying to fly the F/A-18 with the Navy and the F-5 with the Navy, its a long road but I am sure I can go the distance. Btw can you do a video making on an aggressor F-5, that would be sick, or a legacy Hornet!!!
Hi The Bandit, that's great to hear that you have such a dream in your sights. Follow Mover's advice and you'll go far down that road to achieving your goal.
I'm planning another viewer's choice election after Project #30. That would be a good time to throw the F-5 and/or the Legacy Hornet into the ring! 😃
@@MaxAfterburner sounds good lol!
Built a Beale T-38 and a U-2; my brother in law flew them before trading them in for a Southwest 737.
@@kudukilla well I thank your brother for his service. Btw where did you find the T-38 kit?
@@Minutemman I think it was from BNA out of Australia via eBay. It was a couple of years ago. Also used the Ebony Talons decals from Two Bobs.
Great job on the model! Looks awesome. How do you thin Tamiya for brush painting and for airbrushing? Ratio and what thinner do you use? Do you need to prime when using Tamiya paints? Do you tend to prep/clean model parts before painting? Thanks for taking the time to produce your helpful videos.
Alcohol works good, IPA perfect (fast drying) and Mr Levelling Thinner works like a charm (slower, but levelling drying). Water: no-no!
Hi David, for me, I only thin for airbrushing and not for brushwork (I'm usually just performing touch-ups or very small piece tasks). With the airbrush I do about 75% paint to 25% thinner and I generally prime if I'm creating a look of uneven tones and variation in the paint scheme exposed to the elements. I've never cleaned my model pieces prior to working them. All in all, this is how I approach it while many others may do it differently and may even avoid my routine. Glad you like the videos and thanks for watching! 😃
@@MaxAfterburner Thanks for responding so quickly. A few follow-up questions-- What thinner do you prefer to use with Tamiya paints? Your primer preference, and do you thin the primer? Do you ever use any additives like flow improvers or drying retardants? Thanks again for your helpful advice. I'm trying to decide between using Tamiya or Vallejo paints to replace Model Master acryl (no longer being made).
Hi, I use the Tamiya X-20A thinner for my Tamiya paints. I usually prime with the XF-69 NATO Black even when I shouldn't sometimes like the Austin Powers 747 (nobody watches that video anyway). Since I airbrush the NATO Black, I thin it the same as my other paints. I've never used any additives such as quick or slow drying products. I only have a limited amount of free time to work on models, so I don't go outside of my comfort zone too much. I'd like to try other products, though. 😃
quick question, when building jet cockpits do you use a clear green or paint green then clearcoat over the paint??
Hi Walter, I use the Clear Green 😉
Wow, beautifully done! Is there a way to contact you about some of these kits?
Hi G1, you can contact the channel via the "About" tab for the channel czcams.com/channels/ryYmQQSjy42eVJdR2nbm1A.html
Excellent work. How are you printing white writing decals?
Hi TigersharkBAS, in this case I was printing onto blank white decal paper so that the black toner essentially worked as a mask "around" the white letters. 🧐
@@MaxAfterburner very clever. Never thought of that. White decals are always a challenge. Well done! It truly is excellent work and I very much appreciate the effort gone into the video showing how to approach building and painting. Thank you!
T38 looks a lot like an f5
Yes, indeed! Take a look at the "limited edition" F-20 Tigershark too. All three could be considered triplets in their outer appearances! 🧐
awesome work. mover and gonky are awesome guys. how long did it take for you to complete this project? I usually take a month or so to get mine done.
Hi Aaron, Mover and Gonky are fantastic! But, don't forget WOMBAT, Deuce, and the rest of the crew 😃. I would say it also takes me about a month as well to complete a "regular" model. My first experience with resin parts on the T-38A here was a bit of a headache for me, though. 🤨
@@MaxAfterburner yeah I have tried the resin parts too. they can be good but also difficult to work with. eventually I plan on doing some builds for Robin Olds too. I'd like to do most of his aircraft that he flew in. do you play on DCS at all? I highly recommend that flight sim.
Hi Aaron, I used to play hours (way too many of them) of Call of Duty (FPS) Team Deathmatch back in the day. I haven't tried any flight sims since the time when Track IR just came out. With VR and now home motion seat simulators coming on board, it's looking more intriguing to me. We'll see 🤔
Curious to know why you don't prime parts first? Just curious!
Hi Harry, since this one was a solid gloss color, I decided just to "prime" with the main color, then re-coat again with the same after correcting for the imperfections. It may not be the right way to go, but that's what I did on this one. 🤔
After spraying the floor wax what did you use to clean your airbrush out?
Hi Rick, I just used some warm water forward and then back flushed. I then did a standard cleaning. It was a lot easier to handle than the paints I use! 😆
What is your technique for attaching painted parts?
Hi Chuck, there are usually areas on the pieces that do not have any paint them or you can always sand away the paint at the mating points.
So what's the next build? A Navy plane or an Air Force plane?
Hi Bryan, it's a USAF aircraft still in work. The Max_Afterburner family suffered an unexpected tragedy on June 25th, so I will be further delayed on this one as I try to recover. 😥
@@MaxAfterburner Lemme guess, a jet like the F-104 Starfighter or F-117 Nighthawk, or a turboprop like the OV-10 Bronco?
I’ve given up on resin aftermarket parts. I could never get them to fit correctly, or they were so damaged after I tried to make them fit that I gave up and used the kit parts. Wasted quite a bit of cash on them.
It may be a one and only exploration of this type of material for me 😏
The biggest problem with resin aftermarket is that they end up instilling a sense of inadequacy in the modeller-you know, the "100% genuine correct truly accurate detail set made from blueprints and plans, etc..." The problem is, once the cockpit set is installed in the fuselage, you are never going to see it unless you are peering down into the cockpit from above. More often than not, they don't fit well or you have to remove so much of the kit part that it ends up damaged. The one that annoys me the most is when the aftermarket part is a slightly modified kit part that may be 2-3% different from the original. I would much rather build a kit out of the box and do it well.
Can you give me the decal files for this build so I can also print this?I got the same kit thanks
Also how can we do the decals do we just get decal paper and print it?
Hi, the folder size to make these videos ends up to be very large on my hard drive. So, I usually delete the entire collection after a couple of weeks of releasing a video. My custom decal work/calculations information is gone now.
I would watch one of the videos out there that explains the process that best fits your situation. It can very much depend on your decal printer type, your home printer, etc.
@@MaxAfterburner will you recommend one of the videos because I can’t find one and do we need any softwares for this?thanks with custom decals I can turn on god mode and customize all of my builds and that will help a lot for me thanks
I'm looking for some one to do some WW-2 Nose art decals for me. would you be interested?
Hi dennisgraham3087, I'm pretty task saturated with my "real" job for the foreseeable future and I wouldn't be able to dedicate myself right now. Maybe later? 😕
@@MaxAfterburner ok no problem. just thought I'd ask.
phew. I thought for a second moover had died
Yikes! Maybe I need to change the title! 😬
@@MaxAfterburner maby to something like “ building the trumpeter 1/48 scale T38a for Major C.W. Lemoine”
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suggestion-- pby catalina!!
Hi Walter, I had a PBY Catalina kit years ago, but I gave it away. I think it was a Monogram manufactured one. 😏
Great video, thank you for sharing,.
I've got a question, I have a "professionally handmade" wood ? model of a T-38 from the 1960s that came directly from Northrop.
I'm just wondering if you can direct me in the right direction to see what I actually have here. I was told it came directly from the president of Northrop's desk by my dad's friend that worked for Northrop (with my dad)
Do you have a quick email address you can Shoot me?
I'll send you some pictures if interested.
Thank you🙊
I believe this model was actually made by Northrop also.
I'm sorry, double checking, the model I have is the Northrop F-5B 38438 , the model has same tail # also.
Hi Wine Country Stackin, the "more about" section of this channel has a business inquires section where it will list an e-mail address you can contact me through. There are many companies that make the wooden replicas and I'm not all that familiar with them. Sometimes there is more information on the underside of a model's display stand.
@@MaxAfterburner great, thank you, and there are absolutely zero markings on this model, I believe it was made by the Northrop Research and Development Department.
It's 13 inches long and weights only 4.6 ozs.