Finished Tenzan (Nakajima B6N2 "Jill")

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Finished Tenzan (Nakajima B6N2 "Jill")

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:03 PM

I finished my first commission build today, Hasegawa's 1:48 Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan ("Jill"). I used Eduard's photoetched detail set, Squadron's vac canopy, and the kit markings.
I built this kit a while ago using the same "extras" and markings. A fellow modeler contacted me and asked me to build him one. This would have been completed MUCH sooner if I had not started the website during the build. It has been paid in full, and will be shipped tomorrow. I'm just happy to get paid for doing what I love to do !

I'll also be enclosing a CD of full-sized pics (2592 x 1944 pixels) of the build, plus finished shots. Hopefully, this can generate some more business through people that he knows.

Here's a link to the build. I haven't finished writing the text yet (my LEAST favorite part of having a site !), but I'll get around to it eventually. http://www.pix.prettyneatinc.com/jillbuild.htm

Again, thanks for letting me share it with you !

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:14 PM

That's a great looking build Pix! I especially like the fact that you've kept the weathering restrained. Too heavy weathering, while eyecatching, sometimes distracts from the plane as a whole. And this is a very pretty (for lack of a better word) torpedo-bomber Cool [8D]

. Your build makes me want to buy one myself.... I think I kinda get why your client wanted you to build one for him too Big Smile [:D]

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jay12472

Member since
July 2003
From: Pennsylvania

Posted by jay12472 on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:22 PM

Pix another piece of artwork thanx for sharing.
Jason

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 1:26 PM

That looks awesome pix!I especially like the cockpit!Great job!

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Jeeves

Member since
February 2003
From: Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted by Jeeves on Sunday, July 10, 2005 2:54 PM

Jill looks great Pix!! Thanks for posting pics of her!

Mike

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:37 PM

Outstanding work Pix. I'm sure your client will be very well pleased.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:49 PM

PIx. yet another masterpiece! I'm sure your CD will be an added bonus, but your work speaks VOLUMES for itself. If you want one more realistic, you'll have to contact Nakajima.
Thanks for the pics and the link

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Sunday, July 10, 2005 4:27 PM

As always,...beautifull.....simply beautifull. Nice job pix.

Jerry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 5:05 PM

Thank you very much Filibert, Jason, Nick, Mike, Rick, mucker, and Jerry !

Filibert - real Japanese aircraft didn't lose their paint to the extent exhibited on so many models. Those that DID chip, did so because the aircraft received no primer. This is evident on many G4M "Bettys," and some IJA aircraft stationed in China that had unpainted metal lower surfaces. I have a pic of this particular aircraft in flight, and the only "weathering" visible is a little scuffing at the wingroot. I guess that a lot of modelers like the look of chipped paint on a Japanese aircraft, but it's mostly inaccurate and very often overdone.

mucker - Nakajima is still in business, in a way. They just call themselves Fuji now.

Thanks again !

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mpartric

Member since
March 2005
From: Seeing Eye Dog Central

Posted by mpartric on Sunday, July 10, 2005 5:07 PM

fantastic. I'm building the B5N2 Kate for the Pearl Harbor GB this year and I'm using some of your techniques for this kit. I'm going to try the transparent metallic blue wheel wells, so I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the great ideas.

Matthew Morristown, NJ

Mediocrity--- it takes a lot less time and most people won't notice until it's too late.

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Mark Joyce

Member since
March 2004
From: Placerville, CA USA

Posted by Mark Joyce on Sunday, July 10, 2005 5:12 PM

As always, an absolutely beautiful build, Bill! I'm happy to hear you are getting paid for what you love to do (if only all of us could be so lucky!); still, it must be a bittersweet feeling knowing you are parting with something you invested so much time and effort into.

Mark

Ignorance is bliss

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Gumiflex

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington DC

Posted by Gumiflex on Sunday, July 10, 2005 6:10 PM

If they ever open Hall of Fame for Plastic Modeling you are in for sure. Great JOB Pix.

Gumiflex

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crockett

Member since
April 2004
From: The cornfields of Ohio

Posted by crockett on Sunday, July 10, 2005 6:21 PM

Congratulations on your first commission and an excellent build Pix!

Steve

Tigers no Lions, no Bears...OH MY

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 8:28 PM

The layering on the canopy is phenomenol, as is the whole model. This is modelling as an art form and no doubt will become the prize possession of your client. I can just hear him/her telling to friends "Yeah you know my good friend Pixilater built this for me!"

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Sunday, July 10, 2005 11:16 PM

pix incredible work. your client will be most pleased i am sure.

joe

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 10, 2005 11:19 PM

Thanks Matthew, Mark, Gumiflex, Steve, Simon, and Joe !

Matthew - the Kate was also manufactured by Nakajima, and the same cockpit color was used. I have the mixing formula on my build page. The only out-of-bottle color is made by White Ensign Models.

Mark - I've known since before I got the kit that I wouldn't be keeping it. I never saw it as mine, so there's no sadness in parting with it.

Simon - he can say anything he wishes, as long as I get paid. Wink [;)]

Joe - you snuck in on me while I was typing my reply (it takes me a while with one finger and lots of corrections !) Blush [:I]

Here's a shot of the actual aircraft in flight. You can see that all Japanese aircraft were not chipped like crazy (in fact, very few were).
http://www.ijnafpics.com/JB&W/B6N-6s.jpg
It's carrying a torpedo with a different tail.

Thanks again !

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 2:06 AM

Beautiful looking build Pix. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

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TailspinTom

Member since
December 2002
From: Eugene, OR

Posted by TailspinTom on Monday, July 11, 2005 2:28 AM

A museum quality build! Thumbs Up [tup]

T.Young

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, July 11, 2005 7:07 AM

Congrats on the commission! I'm sure the customer will be very pleased.

~Brian

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leemitcheltree

Member since
January 2003
From: Washington State

Posted by leemitcheltree on Monday, July 11, 2005 7:30 AM

Nice one, Pix -
Congrats on the commission - it's great, isn't it?
I've been building on a commission basis for years - and you're right - it's not hard to part with the models once they're done -
But the wierdest thing is actually getting PAID to do a hobby - always makes me laugh.
Keep up the good work, mate.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, July 11, 2005 8:32 AM

The Jill looks great Pix, I like the clean look myself.

Thad

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 11:32 AM

Thanks Martin, Tom, Brian, Lee, and Thad !

Lee - another good point about it is saving shelf space. I get to build them (which is fun), and I don't have to clear any room for them. It's great.

Thad - here's a link to about 3000 pics of Japanese aircraft taken during the war. The pics show that the paint chipped no more than other aircraft. Not many have exhaust stains, and powder burns from guns is almost non-existant. Pics of real aircraft are the only source to use if you want it to be authentic or realistic.
http://www.warbirdpix.com/armynavy.htm
(plenty of Luftwaffe pics, along with some Russian, Italian, and French birds)

Thanks again !

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Monday, July 11, 2005 12:12 PM

Hey Pix thanks for the link, I had this in my fav's but some how lost it, Thanks again

Thad

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carsanab

Member since
April 2005
From: Monster Island-but vacationing in So. Fla

Posted by carsanab on Monday, July 11, 2005 7:34 PM

Great looking bird...congrats on a clean crisp build, the cockpit looks real good. I can get a peak at the engine which also looks like it has a bit of work put into it. would love to see more of it.

Congrats.

CS

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TANGO 1

Member since
December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Monday, July 11, 2005 7:42 PM

Outstanding work Pix! Well done on your first commission, your client will be delighted.

Regards,

Darren.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 10:30 PM

Thanks carsanab and Darren !

carsanab - I posted a link to the build article on my website (with unfinished text Blush [:I]

) right under the photos. Maybe you were too busy looking at the pics to see it, so here it is again:
http://www.pix.prettyneatinc.com/jillbuild.htm

Darren - he's received the finished pics, and waiting to receive it. He seems very happy (as am I).

Thanks again !

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 11, 2005 10:59 PM

All I can say is awesome. Beautiful job on the build pix.

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lerxst1031

Member since
September 2004
From: Anchorage, Alaska

Posted by lerxst1031 on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 2:05 AM

Looks great!

Fred

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 12:00 PM

Thanks Bryan and Fred !

I feel that it's one of Hasegawa's better kits, and the Eduard PE adds a lot (even if you just use those gunsights !).

Thanks again !

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RadMax8

Member since
February 2005
From: Cleveland, OH

Posted by RadMax8 on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 2:51 PM

nice build pix, as always. Do you have a hard time letting go of kits you build, or does the $$$ make up for it? Big Smile [:D]

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