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This is a 1/72nd scale kit from AVImodels. Being released late last year, it was a bit disappointing to see a modern kit brought to the market with poor quality control with regards to it's moldings, particularly the smaller parts. Anyhow, here she is ...
The markings on this Claude are of IJN ace Tetsuzo Iwamoto during operations over China. One of the top aces from Japan, he would score 14 during this period.
regards,
Jack
Beautiful build and stunning photography. Thank You for sharing
Greatmaker, thank you kindly.
Great build. Nice to see an early war aircraft. An over looked subject. But than there not many of them left to be copied by the modelling companys.
Beautiful! Taking a rough kit and making it look like that really says a lot about your skill. The weathering looks great.
Thank you roony and UnwaryPaladin.
Except for a few bits and pieces, I don't think a single intact Claude survived the war.
Lovely finish. You've made a really nice job of it
In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)
Chris
Very nice Jack! Your builds and photos always turn out great! Are all the markings painted? They look really good.
-Andy
That’s something! Beautiful job
Nick.
Simply beautiful. Well done!
Cheers, Mark
On the bench: Revel 1/48 B-25J Mitchell
In the queue: Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair
Chris, Andy, Nick, and Mark - thanks very much guys.
Yes, all Hinomaru markings, fuselage stripes, the red tail, and the red strips on the trailing wing edge were masked and sprayed.
That is a beautiful piece of work.
"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"
Hello templar1099, thanks for that.
Superb build with some amazing photos!
Your friend, 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
Hi Toshi, thanks man.
Very nice - love the first pic! I really dig the low wing open cockpit planes.
Thanks,
John
Well looks like all the issues you had were conquered and a fine looking model was created.
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
That is an immensely stunning build Jack. Really impressive paint work and weathering. Top notch my friend.
"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin
Thank you keavdog, tempestjohnny, plasticjunky, and Joe Rix - glad you all enjoyed this one.
About the tail markings, it could be they are parallel to the ground, but possibly alligned vertically with the side of the rudder.
Hey Jack. Excellent work, photography and presentation!
Max
Hi Max, thanks very much.
Great work! The weathering is really convincing!
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Small parts quality control notwithstanding, you've demonstrated that it was not to deter you from building a great looking model from the kit!
I think it would qualify for the same kudos were it 1/48 scale, but 1/72? Outstanding.
Mike
Hector Berlioz
Greetings Fly-n-hi and Mike, thanks very much.
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