I still need to touch up the B-25.  There’s just some small loose ends that needs some attention.  The decals  are the next step to completion.  

BrandonK

Toshi, the B-25 is coming along swimingly. I am very glad to hear Mrs Toshi is doing better and I am also pleased to see you including your grandson in your work. What a wonderful bunch of news all around.

BK

 

There are days and or evenings that Ezra and I quietly sit together going over my stamp collection and or coin collection.  Some of my stamps range from within a century ago (He enjoys the colorful stamps with animals) while my coin collection goes back to the Byzantine empire.  I have a coin that was minted during the time of Christ which of course is minted during Herod‘s reign.  He may not know exactly what we’re talking about but if I consistently go over these philatelic and numismatic items with him, he’ll remember his time with his “Papa”, and even more.

At first my intuition told me Ezra’s attention span would not include building a complex kit.  Boy, was I wrong.  He not only watched and contributed (Follow directions) to the WIP, he comprehended the steps needed to complete each step.  ie: Paint, wash brush, dry brush, and prepare for next color or step as needed.  Aircraft seems to be his favorite genre to build in.  

Of course without question, I’ll overindulge Ezra with his watching of cartoons like the “Paw Patrol”.  lol!  Until the completion of this build, I want to personally thank you once again for your friendship and support of my WIP.

Your friend, Toshi & Ezra

Toshi, the B-25 is coming along swimingly. I am very glad to hear Mrs Toshi is doing better and I am also pleased to see you including your grandson in your work. What a wonderful bunch of news all around.

BK

To my fellow forum members,

          Mrs. Toshi and I do not have Ezra our grandson during the weekends.  So it’s quite time as well as rest time for the both of us.  Mrs. Toshi plays her computer games and it‘s times like these in that I can hit the bench.  Once Sunday evening rolls around upon the arrival of Ezra, we welcome him with open arms and great excitement.

Ezra runs around the house and showers us with hugs kisses!  lol!  Today he helped me paint the B-25 Mitchell’s canopy frame.  I think he did a great job.  Of course he held my hand while I guided his hand and laughing joyfully as we sat together admiring our finished product.  Next up, decal time.  Tell us what you think and or please critique our work.

Your friend, Toshi

Greg

Good to see you back at it, Toshi.

Your B-25 looks very metallic. Coming along great!

I keep speaking of that Tamiya stand, I keep forgetting to tell you I finally broke down and bought one (it was your fault). It sat in box for a long time. Like you, wasn't sure what to do with it. And like you, I use it all the time now.

I think of you almost every time I stick something on it since you were my insipiration to buy it.

 

As for the Tamiya paint stand, I’m most honored that I was your inspiration in your purchase of it.  lol!  The stand is a stroke of genius on Tamiya’s part. It works great in the spray booth but 90% of the time, it’s used during the construction aspect of my build.  And of course when I take WIP pics of it.  

Greg, Thank you for being a good freind to me and especially my family.  FSM Forum Members like you really makes my day!  

Your friend, Toshi

Good to see you back at it, Toshi.

Your B-25 looks very metallic. Coming along great!

Speaking of that Tamiya stand, I keep forgetting to tell you I finally broke down and bought one (it was your fault). It sat in box for a long time. Like you, wasn't sure what to do with it. And like you, I use it all the time now.

I think of you almost every time I stick something on it since you were my insipiration to buy it.

Here are seven photos that represents what I’ve done with the MM rattle can.  I still need to clean up the build.  Until then, please enjoy the photos!

To my fellow forum members,

          Coming back to the bench after a short absence is very refreshing.  I got a chance to look over the build during my haitus and was contemplating on what paint I would be utilizing.  I finally decided on going with a rattle can.  Now it’s been quite a while since I used one so this would be a interesting challenge.  Model Master #28141 AMC Sterling Silver Metallic 3D.  Wow, that was a mouthful. 

I‘ve of course used this in the past, and was very impressed with the results.  It shows the NMF very naturally.  You be the judge.  Below is a few photos of the B-25 in it‘s entirety.  

Your friend, Toshi

lewbud

It's looking good Toshi!  I hope Mrs. Toshi is doing better.  I got one of those Tamiya paint stands when they first came out. It was the best twenty bucks I've spent on this hobby. Your build will look considerably better than mine did back in the distant past.

 

Mrs. Toshi is doing better now that we know the tumor has subsided.  We just have to get over this next obstacle and we both shall be fine.  My good friend, thank you very for asking.  

As for the Tamiya paint stand, I purchased mine from Hobby Lobby with my 40% off coupon at which I paid approximately the same price cost as you.  At first, I had no idea how to use the stand!  lol!  But now, it is a mainstay in my builds.  Thank you lewbud for not only sharing but for your concern of Mrs. Toshi.

Your friend, Toshi

dogsbody

This is in the November 2018 edition of Scale Aircraft Modeller.

 

 

 

Chris

 

Your friend, Toshi

It's looking good Toshi!  I hope Mrs. Toshi is doing better.  I got one of those Tamiya paint stands when they first came out. It was the best twenty bucks I've spent on this hobby. Your build will look considerably better than mine did back in the distant past.

This is in the November 2018 edition of Scale Aircraft Modeller.

Chris

My pleasure, Toshi.

Chris

dogsbody

There was also this old ESCI 1/72 decal sheet. Unfortunately, it was printed in black, not red. I tried to re-print it in red some years ago, but it was a failure.

 

 

 

 

Chris

 

Your friend, Toshi

mustang1989

Lookin' good so far Toshi. Prayers lifted up for the best out to you and Mrs. Toshi.

 

Your friend, Toshi

There was also this old ESCI 1/72 decal sheet. Unfortunately, it was printed in black, not red. I tried to re-print it in red some years ago, but it was a failure.

Chris

dogsbody

This image is from an old National Geographic magazine. I'd have to dig through the old magazine stash to find it.

 

 

 

Chris

 

Oh, wow thank you very much for the photo!!!  I greatly appreciate this addition to this thread as well as build.

Your friend, Toshi

This image is from an old National Geographic magazine. I'd have to dig through the old magazine stash to find it.

Chris

Lookin' good so far Toshi. Prayers lifted up for the best out to you and Mrs. Toshi.

MrStecks

Hey Toshi, sorry to hear about Mrs. Toshi (I've been away from the forums for a while so I'm just catching up).  My thoughts and well wishes to you both.

This build is looking great.  I'll be following, as I have this kit in my stash too.  Probably won't get to it for a while, but I'll be taking notes. 

Cheers, Mark

 

Your friend, Toshi

Hey Toshi, sorry to hear about Mrs. Toshi (I've been away from the forums for a while so I'm just catching up).  My thoughts and well wishes to you both.

This build is looking great.  I'll be following, as I have this kit in my stash too.  Probably won't get to it for a while, but I'll be taking notes. 

Cheers, Mark

Tanker - Builder

Toshi ;

 I have you and the missus always in my prayers . After my latest scare I realize how important you are to her and vice versa . Well , shoot as a couple you are important to us too . So There ! T.B.

 

Your friend, Toshi

I’ve been busy with Mrs. Toshi, Thank you for answering that one for me.  I greatly appreciate it.

Keyda81

 

 

fotofrank

Toshi, what is that device holding the airplane? Do you use that to hold the airplane when you paint?

 

 

 

 

It's a Tamiya painting stand, comes as set.  I have it too, works great.  Mine is covered in paint!  Lol.

Looking good Toshi! 

 

fotofrank

Toshi, what is that device holding the airplane? Do you use that to hold the airplane when you paint?

 

Your friend, Toshi

Toshi ;

 I have you and the missus always in my prayers . After my latest scare I realize how important you are to her and vice versa . Well , shoot as a couple you are important to us too . So There ! T.B.

She's coming along nicely Toshi! 

Keyda81

 

 

fotofrank

Toshi, what is that device holding the airplane? Do you use that to hold the airplane when you paint?

 

 

 

 

It's a Tamiya painting stand, comes as set.  I have it too, works great.  Mine is covered in paint!  Lol.

Looking good Toshi! 

 

After seeing Toshi use his paint stand, I had to get one.  Its been great for both painting and to hold the model during assembly.  

fotofrank

Toshi, what is that device holding the airplane? Do you use that to hold the airplane when you paint?

 

It's a Tamiya painting stand, comes as set.  I have it too, works great.  Mine is covered in paint!  Lol.

Looking good Toshi! 

Toshi, what is that device holding the airplane? Do you use that to hold the airplane when you paint?

Sailing_Dutchman

Looks familier did you have any trouble attaching the engines to the wings? I have a large seam/gap/ridge that I am having trouble getting rid of. I did find that the best way to attach the cowls was 2 part epoxy. I hope it helps: S_D

 

Your friend, Toshi