Jay Jay

I also live in a tourist area ,Daytona Beach ,and when the economy is down so is the tourism ,hence the jobs are few and far between, maybe somewhat similar to Hawaii.

I'm very impressed with your build so far Toshi. It looks so very complicated and your patience in the assembly of it is paying off.

 

Thank you sir!  It is one of the most difficult kits I've ever touched in my whole life.  Complex is an understatement.  Ultimately, it's a blast assembling this kit!  Jay Jay, thank you so much for always following my builds.  It means much to me.

Toshi

BrandonK

This really appears to be quite a complicated little kit. I am enjoying watching you build this. Keep it up Toshi.

BK

 

What continues to drive me is the first lesson I've ever learned from you all; "Just have fun"!  Thank you sir for following my threads, it means so much to me!

Toshi

That's crazy complex Toshi but the results are going to look incredible. 

BTW: Pulled out my 1/48th Shinden and I don't know how it compares to the 1/32nd kit but it's a pile of detail there. 

Wow!Toshi ,for such a talented modeler you are humble and gracious.Press on!

Great work on this one Toshi and it's nice to have you here in Ohio. :)

Mike

Gamera

That's crazy complex Toshi but the results are going to look incredible. 

BTW: Pulled out my 1/48th Shinden and I don't know how it compares to the 1/32nd kit but it's a pile of detail there. 

 

Toshi

philo426

Wow!Toshi ,for such a talented modeler you are humble and gracious.Press on!

 

Toshi

Buckeye

Great work on this one Toshi and it's nice to have you here in Ohio. :)

Mike

 

Toshi

Looking great so far, Toshi. Sometimes its a good idea to challenge yourself, and this build certainly seems to be a challenging one. Still however, you seem to be crackin' on with a good steam under you. :)

Hi, friend Toshi -

Too bad about the Arrow, but there is another kit just sitting idle in the box, waiting for you to buy it and build it. When that second arrow is completed and you're happy with it, you will have long forgotten this one that made the "hard landing."

Just excellent work on the jet, actually quite an elegant design and way "out there" for it's time. Looking forward to seeing this one completed. Thanks for the post and photos. Press on, Buddy.

Patrick

Hi Toshi,

I have been away for awhile, work and family issues are a time a plenty this Spring, and dropped in to see the extensive work on the Horten.  (Why is I what to add "Hears a Who"?)

Man, that is the model of all models and reminds me of a kit plane (Full sized RV4) a friend of mine built.  You will be pround of this model when you are done.

On another note, your story about leaving Hawaii helps me a bit with my struggles with leaving my home state that is also very popular with tourism and vacation homes for the rich and famous.  I was born and raised in Montana, but due to job scarcity after college and family closing the business, took a job in Kansas and am now celebrating my 25th year in this state.  

Keep up the good work

Cheers,

Scott 

M. Brindos

Looking great so far, Toshi. Sometimes its a good idea to challenge yourself, and this build certainly seems to be a challenging one. Still however, you seem to be crackin' on with a good steam under you. :)

 

Toshi

scottrc

Hi Toshi,

I have been away for awhile, work and family issues are a time a plenty this Spring, and dropped in to see the extensive work on the Horten.  (Why is I what to add "Hears a Who"?)

Man, that is the model of all models and reminds me of a kit plane (Full sized RV4) a friend of mine built.  You will be pround of this model when you are done.

On another note, your story about leaving Hawaii helps me a bit with my struggles with leaving my home state that is also very popular with tourism and vacation homes for the rich and famous.  I was born and raised in Montana, but due to job scarcity after college and family closing the business, took a job in Kansas and am now celebrating my 25th year in this state.  

Keep up the good work

Cheers,

Scott 

 

Ultimately, in truth, home is where the heart is.  

Toshi

patrick206

Hi, friend Toshi -

Too bad about the Arrow, but there is another kit just sitting idle in the box, waiting for you to buy it and build it. When that second arrow is completed and you're happy with it, you will have long forgotten this one that made the "hard landing."

Just excellent work on the jet, actually quite an elegant design and way "out there" for it's time. Looking forward to seeing this one completed. Thanks for the post and photos. Press on, Buddy.

Patrick

 

Toshi

Here is my progression for today, I have at the minimum, worked on the cockpit.  Thank you forum members for following this build.

Toshi

Coming along nicely Toshi! Sad to see what happened to the Arrow. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your personal world as well.  I get the gist of what you mean about good job opportunities for the next generation , I've got one headed to college ,all we can do is prepare them the best we can, cheers Trey

TREYZX10R

Coming along nicely Toshi! Sad to see what happened to the Arrow. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your personal world as well.  I get the gist of what you mean about good job opportunities for the next generation , I've got one headed to college ,all we can do is prepare them the best we can, cheers Trey

 

Toshi

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Looking great Toshi...better you than me, I can guarantee that one won't be in my stash.

Reasoned

 

 

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Looking great Toshi...better you than me, I can guarantee that one won't be in my stash.

 

Toshi

Yeah Toshi.if you really want to punish yourself,build the 1/72 ICM TB-3.REally fun build....NOT!    

philo426

Yeah Toshi.if you really want to punish yourself,build the 1/72 ICM TB-3.REally fun build....NOT!    

 

Toshi

Yes you know how most normal kits have a 2 piece fuselage?Well this one has multiple sub assemblies that makes alignment kind of a night mare!

philo426

Yes you know how most normal kits have a 2 piece fuselage?Well this one has multiple sub assemblies that makes alignment kind of a night mare!

 

Toshi

Here is today's progress, there was no building done yesterday.  I just needed a day to myself.

Toshi

Man Toshi that is cool!I notice that all 3 wheels are on the ground.Good job in keeping the airframe aligned!

philo426

Man Toshi that is cool!I notice that all 3 wheels are on the ground.Good job in keeping the airframe aligned!

 

Now that that has passed in my favor, the rest of the build is just attaching the clear skin.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi 

It is a strange disservice in a good way that I'm unable to AB the HO 229.  I am so used to AB the completed aircraft that this makes me feel like I'm forgetting something.  I do say in a good way, due to the fact that the frame/spars will be visible, this also includes the Jumo 004 turbo jet engines. 

This is the most unusual kit I've ever built.  So far, I can highly recommend this kit.  I normally would have settled for the 1:32 series but due to the extremely high cost, I had to order the 1:48.  What's really great about the way Zoukei Mura engineered the 1:48 kit is that none of the 1:32 details have been left off.  The 1:48 is an exact replica of the 1:32.  Details and all! I wish more model companies would follow suit.  

I have decided to stop at this point of the build.  Please view the 229 below.

Toshi

Great to see it sitting square and true, a testament to your building !

TREYZX10R

Great to see it sitting square and true, a testament to your building !

 

Toshi

Its taking shape nicely