Completed Zoukei Mura 1:48 J7W1 Kyushu Shinden SWS super wing series no.1

Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Completed Zoukei Mura 1:48 J7W1 Kyushu Shinden SWS super wing series no.1

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:12 AM

To my fellow forum members,

As you can see, I could not resist the urge to purchase and build the Zoukei Mura Shinden. Such an unusual looking aircraft ahead of it's time. That's like the last build I did in which was the Ho 229.

This is not a clear fueselage kit like the previous build I did. That was a challenge and a half. I've done several half/visible kits but not an entire kit. Very difficult indeed.

I hope you enjoy watching this build as much as I will in assembling this unique and very cool kit.

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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roony

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July 2010

Posted by roony on Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:23 AM

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one. As you said, a very unique aircraft.

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philo426

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March 2005

Posted by philo426 on Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:46 AM

Should make for an interesting build!

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:55 AM

Ive read this is a very nice kit. I'll be watching you Mr Toshi.

BK

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed

14 / 5 / 2

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lawdog114

Member since
February 2012
From: Olmsted Township, Ohio

Posted by lawdog114 on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:08 AM

Still in ZM mode eh?...Should be a good one...

"Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:50 AM

roony

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one. As you said, a very unique aircraft.

I have never seen such an aircraft from that era. Thank you for following!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:51 AM

philo426

Should make for an interesting build!

It definately will! Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:52 AM

BrandonK

Ive read this is a very nice kit. I'll be watching you Mr Toshi.

BK

Thank you sir! I'll do my best.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:54 AM

lawdog114
Still in ZM mode eh?...Should be a good one...

Yes, I've gone through and tried different brands of kits, this will be ZM number 2 for me. Thanks for following!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 1:45 PM

Here on this beautiful Sunday afternoon, I decided to AB these engine pieces and document it for your viewing. I'll start the assembly here in an hour or so.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Sunday, June 12, 2016 4:25 PM

Toshi

roony

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one. As you said, a very unique aircraft.

I have never seen such an aircraft from that era. Thank you for following!

Toshi

Simular to the Dornier Arrow, but just a pusher rather than an push/pull.

Knowing your work, you will have her done inside of a week and the envy of us all with the craftmanship.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 8:22 PM

goldhammer

Toshi

roony

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one. As you said, a very unique aircraft.

I have never seen such an aircraft from that era. Thank you for following!

Toshi

Simular to the Dornier Arrow, but just a pusher rather than an push/pull.

Knowing your work, you will have her done inside of a week and the envy of us all with the craftmanship.

Yes, so true. I completely agree sir! I don't know about a week, I've been slowing down lately, bad back. You are too kind with your words, it is I that wish my builds to be as good as yours as well as forum members. Thanks for the visit!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 8:27 PM

Here's what I worked on for this Sunday. I'll be doing some reading, my FSM magazine!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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1943Mike

Member since
December 2010
From: Salem, Oregon

Posted by 1943Mike on Monday, June 13, 2016 12:02 AM

Toshi,

Nice work on the engine. As usual, I'll enjoy following this build of yours.

Slightly off topic, when are you receiving your "neat little surprise" so you can post final pictures of your Ho 229?

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 4:40 AM

Thank you sir, The 2,130 hp Mitsubishi MK9D (Ha-43) and its supercharger were installed behind the cockpit and drove a six-bladed propeller via an extension shaft. It was said that the engine was so powerful that it caused vibrations due to torque.

My surprise should be ready sometime this week 1943Mike, I think you will all like it. I hope? LOL! Thank you sir for your vigil and inquiries, you always excite and inspire me to move forward. I can only try to do my best.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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philo426

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March 2005

Posted by philo426 on Monday, June 13, 2016 7:31 AM

The engine looks good Toshi!Will you put a black wash to bring out the engine detail?

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 13, 2016 7:57 AM

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 10:09 AM

philo426

The engine looks good Toshi!Will you put a black wash to bring out the engine detail?

Thank you sir. No, I want to do a nice clean build right of of the gate. Thanks for stopping by.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 10:11 AM

Gamera

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it!

Do it Gamera! I want to see your great WIP! By the way have you started the 1:32 Tamiya Zero?

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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crown r n7

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August 2015
From: the redlands Fl

Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, June 13, 2016 10:27 AM

Another exotic build ! I'll also will be watching

Nick.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 11:39 AM

crown r n7

Another exotic build ! I'll also will be watching

Yes, the canard with the push engine assembly is just so unique for it's time. Thanks for visiting!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 13, 2016 11:49 AM

Toshi

Gamera

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it!

Do it Gamera! I want to see your great WIP! By the way have you started the 1:32 Tamiya Zero?

Toshi

Lol Toshi, I started on the big Zero at the first of the year. Here six months later I'm just finishing up the cockpit! Partly that's from where a nice guy sent me a link to an article about fixing a few small issues here and there with the kit. Partly it's from a lost part.

Still I have no excuse to be moving this slowly. I could learn a lot from you about actually getting stuff done! Embarrassed

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 12:30 PM

Gamera

Toshi

Gamera

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it!

Do it Gamera! I want to see your great WIP! By the way have you started the 1:32 Tamiya Zero?

Toshi

Lol Toshi, I started on the big Zero at the first of the year. Here six months later I'm just finishing up the cockpit! Partly that's from where a nice guy sent me a link to an article about fixing a few small issues here and there with the kit. Partly it's from a lost part.

Still I have no excuse to be moving this slowly. I could learn a lot from you about actually getting stuff done!

No Sir! I'm the last person to learn anything from! LOL! LOL! You're the man.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 12:34 PM

Here is a little more progress in regards to the engine. This was the attachment of the drive shaft.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 1:14 PM

More.

Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 4:32 PM

Cockpit, right side panel.

Toshi

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 4:44 PM

Cockpit, left side panel.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 11:34 AM

An update for today. I think it looks really strange with the engine mount in the rear. I almost mounted the cockpit backwards. I think? I don't know. LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:04 AM

To my fellow forum members,

Although this does not have the intricate detail like the Zoukei Mura Ho 229, it's still a handful. The glue points are so minuscule, I feel like drilling it out larger but I know not to do that. Thank you all for visiting!

Toshi