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Tamiya 1/48 Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe

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    June 2017
Tamiya 1/48 Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
Posted by UnwaryPaladin on Friday, June 14, 2019 1:38 PM

Just completed a Tamiya Rufe, very enjoyable kit. Although an older kit, parts fit with typical Tamiya precision. The kit included a cart, two airmen, and a ladder. I replaced the nose guns with wire, added tape seatbelts, and used a modified staple for the tail tie-down loop. 

Paint is Tamiya Sea Blue XF-17 for the cowl, and Tamiya XF-76 Gray Green for the rest of the plane. Future for the gloss coat, brown/black oil wash, pastels, and silver pencil for weathering. Thanks for looking!  Joe

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, June 14, 2019 1:56 PM

That's some really nice work!!! Love the weathering esp on the float. It's so easy to overdo! 

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  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Friday, June 14, 2019 2:43 PM

Very well done on the classic Tamiya Rufe. I definately agree about the restrained weathering. Just the right amount to my eye.

 

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Friday, June 14, 2019 3:00 PM

Very nice!  Beautiful subtle weathering. 

Chad

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, June 14, 2019 5:40 PM

Yeah, well done!

John

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Posted by UnwaryPaladin on Friday, June 14, 2019 6:50 PM

Thank you for the compliments!

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Friday, June 14, 2019 7:01 PM

Really nice job.  I built that kit maybe 25 years ago and want to do another one.  Yours turned out great!  Ditto on the weathering.

Thanks,

John

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    February 2011
  • From: Bent River, IA
Posted by Reasoned on Friday, June 14, 2019 10:47 PM
As others have said, very nice indeed.

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  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Saturday, June 22, 2019 6:29 AM

Gorgeous! 

 

You people really have to stop filling my head with ideas!  I have neither the time, nor the finances to keep buying all these kits!!!Big Smile

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