goldhammer

I had forgotten that Smithsonian Channel on cable did an episode on the SR for "planes that changed the world".  Saw it again last night, along with the episode on the DC-3.

 

If you get that channel keep an eye out for them, or you might be able to find them online somewhere.

 

Toshi

Stage_Left

Toshi- very well done, and very smooth both with the build and the paint! The SR-71 is my favorite aircraft of all time, and you've captured the look very well. The cockpit in particular is very well done, and I'm glad you left the canopies open to show off your work. Those red 'no step' decal stripes are also difficult to lay down correctly because of their length, and it looks like you got them to behave properly! I built the old Minicraft/Hasegawa Blackbird years ago and I had trouble with those red stripes.

Very nice of you to build this for your daughter's boyfriend.

Dave

 

The decals were interesting at best.  I used a little vinegar in the water to soak the decals in.  It definately helps.  Thank you sir for the read and reply!

Toshi

goldhammer

Another very nice build.  Glad you decided to have the canopies open, so the beautiful work in the offices can be seen.  I take over a year to do one and it is way less quality than you do in less than a week.

 

Toshi

I had forgotten that Smithsonian Channel on cable did an episode on the SR for "planes that changed the world".  Saw it again last night, along with the episode on the DC-3.

If you get that channel keep an eye out for them, or you might be able to find them online somewhere.

Toshi- very well done, and very smooth both with the build and the paint! The SR-71 is my favorite aircraft of all time, and you've captured the look very well. The cockpit in particular is very well done, and I'm glad you left the canopies open to show off your work. Those red 'no step' decal stripes are also difficult to lay down correctly because of their length, and it looks like you got them to behave properly! I built the old Minicraft/Hasegawa Blackbird years ago and I had trouble with those red stripes.

Very nice of you to build this for your daughter's boyfriend.

Dave

Another very nice build.  Glad you decided to have the canopies open, so the beautiful work in the offices can be seen.  I take over a year to do one and it is way less quality than you do in less than a week.

knox

            Toshi,  A great build of a mean looking aircraft.  You continue to amaze.  You are the "stash master", and you do it with quality builds.  I am not worthy.

                                                                                                           knox

 

Toshi

Gamera

$&($&@$@(*&@!!!!! I step away from the forum for the weekend and you're already done!?! You need to bottle whatever you've got there, I could use a little (ok a lot) more pep in my step!

And again you need a great job on her!

 

Toshi

roger_wilco

Gorgeous job on that sleek bird Toshi! I saw the one at the USAF museum last year. I have that same kit and your build is very inspiring! Now over to watch your Dauntless build my friend. You need to start selling tickets for your builds as the audience is huge!

 

Toshi

            Toshi,  A great build of a mean looking aircraft.  You continue to amaze.  You are the "stash master", and you do it with quality builds.  I am not worthy.

                                                                                                           knox

$&($&@$@(*&@!!!!! I step away from the forum for the weekend and you're already done!?! You need to bottle whatever you've got there, I could use a little (ok a lot) more pep in my step!

And again you need a great job on her!

Gorgeous job on that sleek bird Toshi! I saw the one at the USAF museum last year. I have that same kit and your build is very inspiring! Now over to watch your Dauntless build my friend. You need to start selling tickets for your builds as the audience is huge!

Bish

Another nice build Toshi. I might have to try and get to mine next year.

 

Thanks Jay Jay!  I also enjoy your visits very much.

Toshi

Gorgeous Toshi, especially the paint work.  I always enjoy watching your builds.

cnq

Excellent finished. I plan to build the same kit next year. I always have a soft spot for the Black Bird.

 

Thank you for the read and reply,

Toshi

Excellent finished. I plan to build the same kit next year. I always have a soft spot for the Black Bird.

SimonTemplar

Great build Toshi. Thanks for posting it

 

Toshi

BrandonK

What a great job Toshi, it looks stunning. Wowzers !!

BK

 

Toshi

What a great job Toshi, it looks stunning. Wowzers !!

BK

modelcrazy

Beautiful work Toshi, what’s next?

 

Toshi

Here's the completed SR-71.

Toshi

wing_nut

2 days? Painted and decaled? And looks great? I must be dreaming. That's a bada$$ aircraft. My 1st expedience seeing that was a YF-12A at an open house at Eglin AFB in the late 60's. You could walk up to and under any aircraft on the tarmac but that. Every opening was cover including windows and it was cordoned off about 100' al around. Signs on every stanchion NO PHOTOS ALLOWED and enough guys in uniform around the aircraft that you did't want t get caught pointing a camera in that direction.

 

Toshi

Bish

Looks good Toshi.

 

Toshi

patrick206

Toshi -

Mister Master Modeler you are, what a beautiful build. I built the same kit, used decals for #955.

Looks like the finish is perfect, as is the placement of the markings. Congratulations, I do believe you have blasted right past me in terms of ability. 

But then, you condensed twenty years of building experience in just a few months, with your FURIOUS build rate.

What's next?

Patrick

 

Toshi