Finished Tamiya 1/48 Raiden Jack! What do you think?

Nice job. Nice markings too. Good Choice. Well Done Chap.

Looks like you made a really nice job there vinman

Excellent job looks great

great build vinman
regards,
nick

QUOTE: Originally posted by didfaI I, too am returning to the hobby after a long break. I have that model on the shelf and hope mine looks as good when finished Especially like the panel lines and want to know how you did them. I've been a subscriber for 7 yrs and this fourum thingy got me to pull out some old kits and build again. The kit quaility and aftermarket items make for great models.

I used Swanny’s panel wash technique for the recessed panels. (See the link in my first post) I used Microset and Microsol so the decals laid down into the panel lines. The Tamiya decals are on the thick side, so I had to carefully score some of the panels lines under the decals (after several applications of Microsol and after the decals where very, very dry) with a very sharp exacto blade. After a few more applications of Microsol, the decals laid right into the panel lines. As you might notice, some of the panel lines are raised on this model. For the darker ones I used a very fine tipped rapid-o-graph pen to draw the lines in. I used regular india ink but with a few drops of dish soap added to break its bonding ability. (Makes it easier to wipe off when applied over a nice gloss coat). For the more subtle raised panels lines on the fuselage, I used a drafting pencil to lightly draw in the lines. If you scew up, you can simply erase any mistakes with a regular soft white eraser. You can see these on the fuselage meatball and the lighting bolts. I used the softest lead I had, 6B.

QUOTE: Originally posted by nsclcctl What is the top color? I know the bottom is Japanese grey, Tamiya, what is the top. Also, what did you use for the cockpit? I am building the exact plane right now. I primed it with silver last night. Great lookin build.

The top coat should be I.J.N Dark Green Tamiya AS-1
The cockpit interior is Green Tamiya X-5

Good luck with your build! Send us pics if you can!

Vinny, that looks awesome... and how did you get your wife to bring you a model... I need some "training" tips from you! ... just joking...

QUOTE: Originally posted by didfaI Forgot to ask; what color is the prop?

I think it's Tamiya Hull Red XF-9. I'm at work right now, but I'd have to check when I get home...

...yeah, it's Tamiya Hull Red XF-9

Very nice looking raiden there vinny. Wish I could finish one.

What is the top color? I know the bottom is Japanese grey, Tamiya, what is the top. Also, what did you use for the cockpit? I am building the exact plane right now. I primed it with silver last night. Great lookin build.

Forgot to ask; what color is the prop?

I, too am returning to the hobby after a long break. I have that model on the shelf and hope mine looks as good when finished Especially like the panel lines and want to know how you did them. I've been a subscriber for 7 yrs and this fourum thingy got me to pull out some old kits and build again. The kit quaility and aftermarket items make for great models.

Nice and clean! Great job!!

Vinny,

Very creative job. Good attention to detail (panel lines over decals) Also, great job on the decals. Look painted on.

Great build on a really neat plane.

Great Job!! Looks GREAT!!

H. Recker

Excellent work!
The Raiden is one of my favorite aircraft.

Wow!!! That is very sweet!!! And you say you learned all of those techniques here, eh?! Keep sharing, I hope you learn a thousand more techniques in the forums!!

looks excellent from here. i love the bottom, it looks nice and used. the exhaust stains are cool too. keep postin and ill keep boastin. later.

Real nice, Vinny ! The panel lines over the decals are a nice touch. Well done !

Nice job, I'm impressed!

EXCELLANT!! Really good!

Very nice build Vinny. Great job on the panel lines and I like the subdued weathering. Keep em coming!

Rick