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UPDATE: J-Hulk's Japanese Trio (more pix!)

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UPDATE: J-Hulk's Japanese Trio (more pix!)
Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, February 5, 2004 9:46 AM
Howdy, folks!Smile [:)]
Well, tonight I bought a Hewlett-Packard printer/scanner/copier/fax, so now I can scan pix of my old models (in storage in the States) and finally prove that I don't just build armor (not that there's anything wrong with that!).

For my first scan ever, I chose a pic of some of the last aircraft I built, from waaaay back in 1995. From the front is an Arii Ki-84 Hayate, an Arii J2M3 Raiden, and a Hasegawa A6M3 Model 22 Zero, all in 1/48.
The Hasegawa Zero was a breeze to build, but those Arii kits (ex-Otaki) certainly taxed my building skills. The canopies! My goodness, the canopies! Thick and fuzzy, with no inclination to fit whatsoever. Had a blast with 'em though! And both Arii kits were STILL cheaper than the Hasegawa Zero!
I don't recall what colors I used, but It's all rattle cans and brushes. Testors Model Master, I think. Some kind of dark green on top, and light gray on the bottom. You can't really tell in the pix, but the recessed panel lines were highlighted with a .3mm rapidomatic mechanical pencil. Looks better on the gray undersides.
The decals on both Arii kits were useless, so I replaced them with Superscale decals.

Here's the pic:



Although I haven't built any aircraft in 9 years (except for a Revell Hindenburg), I've sure been buying plenty of 'em, and plan to dive back into aircraft in the very near future.
So, I'd greatly appreciate some constructive criticism (don't pull any punches! I can take it!) so I can step off on the right foot with my next aircraft build.
Which will be either Trumpeter's 1/32 F4U-4 or Italeri's 1/72 C-130H. Or Revell's 1/48 Rafale M...
Hang on, I have Trumpeter's MiG-3, too...
Decisions, decisions!

Anyhoo, I'd love to hear what you aviation experts think of a (primarily) treadhead's Japanese trio!

UPDATE: Here's a close up of each model:
Arii Hayate


Arii Raiden


Hasegawa Zero Model 22


Gotta love those Arii rivets!

Let's not forget that Arii is really Otaki, though.
Gotta love those Otaki rivets!

But for the price, they ain't bad at all. Big Smile [:D]
~Brian
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:07 AM
I can see what you mean about the canopies, but besides that they look like winners to me! I wish I could make them look that good.
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Posted by therriman on Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:14 AM
Nothing wrong there Brian. Yea, you can see the canopies short comings. Shame that their not close enough to replace w/ AM, huh?
Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:36 AM
Well, well, well, Brian. I have just nothing to say against those 3 beauties..! They just look gorgeous from over here. I just can't wait to see what you come up with next. What I'd like you to do is... mmmm... a French aircraft, blue-grey in color, like the one that's eyeing me from the shelves up here...
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Posted by fightnjoe on Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:07 AM
they look fantastic to me. i do love looking at pics of other builds.

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Posted by 72cuda on Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:16 AM
Hey J-hulk I think Squadron still makes the Vac-formed canopies for the old Otaki & Arii kits, but besides the problems they look great I wish Mine would come out that nice,

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Posted by mark956 on Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:21 AM
Very nice J-Hulk. Thanks for posting the picture.
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Posted by benzdoc on Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:27 AM
Really nice J Hulk. Especially since you used rattle cans. It's nice to hear the some people still get a great result from old school techniques.

Keep up the great work
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Posted by cassibill on Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:32 AM
They're gorgeous, Brian. I've got a 1/48 zeke to do. I might have to hit you up for advice when I get to it.

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Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:54 AM
Thanks for the kind words, folks!
I reckon they're not too bad for models I built 9 years ago, back in my "lazy hack" days!

Ah, yes Domi...it's right behind me, on the shelf...RAFALE!!
~Brian
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Posted by chopperfan on Thursday, February 5, 2004 11:59 AM
They look just fine to me, Brian.
Glad to hear you are coming over from the "Darkside"!!!

Randie
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Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, February 5, 2004 12:02 PM
J-Hulk transcends light and dark!
~Brian
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 5, 2004 1:13 PM
They look great, Brian ! Nice, subtle weathering.
I do have a question, though. Were you to build them today, with your armor experience, would you be tempted to bang 'em up & add dirt?

Looking forward to seeing more. And have fun with your new toy !
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:22 PM
I think they look great!!!

Can't wait to see more!!
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Posted by jay12472 on Thursday, February 5, 2004 3:29 PM
they look great. you guys all do such great work .Jason
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Posted by oldhooker on Thursday, February 5, 2004 3:49 PM
Thanks for the pictures, Brian!

That's the wonderful thing about a good build; regardless HOW old they are, they still are breathtaking to look at!

Thumbs up!
Frank

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Posted by Buddho on Thursday, February 5, 2004 4:29 PM
Beautiful builds , Brian!

Your paint jobs are excellent...

Regards, Dan

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 5, 2004 4:33 PM
Wow, incredible job. Wait aminute I'm talking about J-Hulk, well it's natural for him!Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 5, 2004 4:41 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

J-Hulk transcends light and dark!

But NOT Testors Contour Putty! It is his one weakness!
*Weilds the Contour Putty*
Where are your fantasmical model powers NOW, J-Hulk?
With you out of the way, I shall RULE THE WOLRD! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
*More SuperVillain laughter*

That aside, they're very nice! If only I had skills like that...
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Posted by therriman on Thursday, February 5, 2004 6:38 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by TenchiMuyo81

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk

J-Hulk transcends light and dark!

But NOT Testors Contour Putty! It is his one weakness!
*Weilds the Contour Putty*
Where are your fantasmical model powers NOW, J-Hulk?
With you out of the way, I shall RULE THE WOLRD! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!
*More SuperVillain laughter*

That aside, they're very nice! If only I had skills like that...



Yes, every Hero (and villian) has his weekness. And we know his.
Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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Posted by Woody on Thursday, February 5, 2004 6:55 PM
They look good to me J-Hulk! I never have built too many Japanese A/C but I like to look at them. Maybe I should try one!Smile [:)]

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Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Thursday, February 5, 2004 7:27 PM
J-hulk, those a great looking planes you got there. Planes??? Hey wait a minute what does this mean? What are we threadheads doing here?

LOL. Just kidding my friend. Love the pic. Great job. How I wish I had done as well as you in the A/C department. A/C? Ooops, I slipped.

Gotta go now. See ya. He-he-he.

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Posted by Keyworth on Thursday, February 5, 2004 10:02 PM
Way to go, Brian! I knew you had wing-thingie blood running in your veins. Seriously, nice work on your trio. More pics of your work! - Ed
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Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, February 6, 2004 12:12 AM
Ya'll are way too kind! Shy [8)]
I do appreciate the positive feedback, though.
Wait a second...perhaps it is all just a clever ruse to lure J-Hulk completely over to the AC forum! Woo him with praise to ply him away from the armor!
And now you know his weakness...Testors Contour Putty! It's like Kryptonite...strength waning...resolve to build armor dissolving...must...build...Su-27...must...build...F-86...

But only after I get to work on my 1/16 Tiger I!

Buwahahahaha! Ya thought ya had me, didn't ya?

Well, I...oooooo, wait a minute...that 1/32 F-105D sure looks cool...Wink [;)]
~Brian
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Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, February 6, 2004 1:24 AM
No J-hulk...!!!

The Tamiya 1/32 F-14 is better.


LOL.

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Posted by obiwan on Friday, February 6, 2004 1:30 AM
sugoi! sugoi!
e neh?
great job Brian , love the color tone variation so
typical of japanese WW2 aircraft!
What baby wants baby gets
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Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, February 6, 2004 4:00 AM
Doumo, doumo!
That's just from washin' and dry brushin', as I had no AB those many moons ago.

Dwight, if I built any 1/32 Tamiya AC, it'd have to be the beautiful F4J!
~Brian
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Posted by maddafinga on Friday, February 6, 2004 8:01 AM
I think you should do a Shiden Kai to go along with them, those look great by the way. How come you still keep stuff here in storage?
Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 6, 2004 9:24 AM
Excellent looking models J-Hulk, they look like winners to me.
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Posted by allan on Friday, February 6, 2004 10:24 AM
This certainly wont help the armor forum pull a fast one of the aircraft forum. Great job, JHulk! I thought Id never see the day when you start posting aircraft pics.

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