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Completed Zoukei Mura 1:48 J7W1 Kyushu Shinden SWS super wing series no.1

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Posted by roony on Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:23 AM

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one.  As you said, a very unique aircraft.

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Posted by philo426 on Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:46 AM

Should make for an interesting  build!

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Posted by BrandonK on Sunday, June 12, 2016 10:55 AM

Ive read this is a very nice kit. I'll be watching you Mr Toshi.

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Posted by lawdog114 on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:08 AM
Still in ZM mode eh?...Should be a good one...

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:50 AM

roony

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one.  As you said, a very unique aircraft.

 

I have never seen such an aircraft from that era.  Thank you for following!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:51 AM

philo426

Should make for an interesting  build!

 

It definately will!  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:52 AM

BrandonK

Ive read this is a very nice kit. I'll be watching you Mr Toshi.

BK

 

Thank you sir!  I'll do my best.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:54 AM

lawdog114
Still in ZM mode eh?...Should be a good one...
 

Yes, I've gone through and tried different brands of kits, this will be ZM number 2 for me.  Thanks for following!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 1:45 PM

Here on this beautiful Sunday afternoon, I decided to AB these engine pieces and document it for your viewing.  I'll start the assembly here in an hour or so.

Toshi

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Posted by goldhammer on Sunday, June 12, 2016 4:25 PM

Toshi
 
roony

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one.  As you said, a very unique aircraft.

 

 

 

I have never seen such an aircraft from that era.  Thank you for following!

 

Toshi

 

 

Simular to the Dornier Arrow, but just a pusher rather than an push/pull.

 

Knowing your work, you will have her done inside of a week and the envy of us all with the craftmanship.

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 8:22 PM

goldhammer

 

 
Toshi
 
roony

I'm sure I'll enjoy watching you build this one.  As you said, a very unique aircraft.

 

 

 

I have never seen such an aircraft from that era.  Thank you for following!

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Simular to the Dornier Arrow, but just a pusher rather than an push/pull.

 

Knowing your work, you will have her done inside of a week and the envy of us all with the craftmanship.

 

Yes, so true.  I completely agree sir!  I don't know about a week, I've been slowing down lately, bad back.  You are too kind with your words, it is I that wish my builds to be as good as yours as well as forum members.  Thanks for the visit!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 12, 2016 8:27 PM

Here's what I worked on for this Sunday.  I'll be doing some reading, my FSM magazine!

Toshi

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Posted by 1943Mike on Monday, June 13, 2016 12:02 AM

Toshi,

Nice work on the engine. As usual, I'll enjoy following this build of yours.

Slightly off topic, when are you receiving your "neat little surprise" so you can post final pictures of your Ho 229?

 

Mike

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 4:40 AM

Thank you sir, The 2,130 hp Mitsubishi MK9D (Ha-43) and its supercharger were installed behind the cockpit and drove a six-bladed propeller via an extension shaft.  It was said that the engine was so powerful that it caused vibrations due to torque.

My surprise should be ready sometime this week 1943Mike, I think you will all like it.  I hope?  LOL!  Thank you sir for your vigil and inquiries, you always excite and inspire me to move forward.  I can only try to do my best.

Toshi

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, June 13, 2016 7:31 AM

The engine looks good Toshi!Will you put a black wash to bring out the engine detail?

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 13, 2016 7:57 AM

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it! 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 10:09 AM

philo426

The engine looks good Toshi!Will you put a black wash to bring out the engine detail?

 

Thank you sir.  No, I want to do a nice clean build right of of the gate. Thanks for stopping by.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 10:11 AM

Gamera

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it! 

 

Do it Gamera!  I want to see your great WIP!  By the way have you started the 1:32 Tamiya Zero?

Toshi

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Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, June 13, 2016 10:27 AM

Another  exotic build ! I'll also will be watching 

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 11:39 AM

crown r n7

Another  exotic build ! I'll also will be watching 

 

Yes, the canard with the push engine assembly is just so unique for it's time.  Thanks for visiting!

Toshi

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 13, 2016 11:49 AM

Toshi

 

 
Gamera

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it! 

 

 

 

Do it Gamera!  I want to see your great WIP!  By the way have you started the 1:32 Tamiya Zero?

 

Toshi

 

Lol Toshi, I started on the big Zero at the first of the year. Here six months later I'm just finishing up the cockpit! Partly that's from where a nice guy sent me a link to an article about fixing a few small issues here and there with the kit. Partly it's from a lost part. 

Still I have no excuse to be moving this slowly. I could learn a lot from you about actually getting stuff done! Embarrassed

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 12:30 PM

Gamera

 

 
Toshi

 

 
Gamera

Very cool!!! You're pushing me to pull out my kit and start on it! 

 

 

 

Do it Gamera!  I want to see your great WIP!  By the way have you started the 1:32 Tamiya Zero?

 

Toshi

 

 

 

Lol Toshi, I started on the big Zero at the first of the year. Here six months later I'm just finishing up the cockpit! Partly that's from where a nice guy sent me a link to an article about fixing a few small issues here and there with the kit. Partly it's from a lost part. 

Still I have no excuse to be moving this slowly. I could learn a lot from you about actually getting stuff done! Embarrassed

 

No Sir!  I'm the last person to learn anything from! LOL!  LOL!  You're the man.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 12:34 PM

Here is a little more progress in regards to the engine.  This was the attachment of the drive shaft.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 1:14 PM

More.

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 4:32 PM

Cockpit, right side panel.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 13, 2016 4:44 PM

Cockpit, left side panel.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 11:34 AM

An update for today.  I think it looks really strange with the engine mount in the rear.  I almost mounted the cockpit backwards.  I think?  I don't know.  LOL!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:04 AM

To my fellow forum members,

Although this does not have the intricate detail like the Zoukei Mura Ho 229, it's still a handful.  The glue points are so minuscule, I feel like drilling it out larger but I know not to do that.  Thank you all for visiting!

Toshi

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:26 AM

Looks good Tosh,you  are well on your way.

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:28 AM

You're making great progress! 

Funny about almost mounting the cockpit backwards I used to play an old flight simulator years ago (probably twenty or so) called 'Aces of the Pacific' and the Shinden was in the expansion World War II: 1946. Took me awhile to deal with them since leading the target you shoot ahead of the enemy plane but since it looks like it's flying backwards I always ended up shooting way behind it instead of in front!  

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:39 AM

philo426

Looks good Tosh,you  are well on your way.

 

Thank you my friend!  I don't think I'm well on my way.  LOL!  I just had some minor issues with installing the 4 cannons.  Oh well.  Anyway, thanks for visiting!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:43 AM

Gamera

You're making great progress! 

Funny about almost mounting the cockpit backwards I used to play an old flight simulator years ago (probably twenty or so) called 'Aces of the Pacific' and the Shinden was in the expansion World War II: 1946. Took me awhile to deal with them since leading the target you shoot ahead of the enemy plane but since it looks like it's flying backwards I always ended up shooting way behind it instead of in front!  

 

That's very funny!  LOL!  As I assemble the Shinden, I keep in mind that I'm building a gyro copter from the James Bond movie; "You Only Live Twice".  The frame looks just like it.  This helps me focus in the correct direction, of which is backwards not forwards.  LOL!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 16, 2016 1:10 PM

The speeder used on the forest of Endor!  At least that what it looks like to me.  LOL!

Toshi

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Posted by Bossman on Thursday, June 16, 2016 7:28 PM

Wow !  Very detailed interior parts Toshi.  I hope this kit has a lot of open hatches to display the work that you put into it.

Chris

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Posted by Greg on Thursday, June 16, 2016 8:08 PM

.......and you're off! Yes

Been interested in this kit for a couple of years, thanks for sharing your WIP Mr Toshi.

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:27 PM

Greg

.......and you're off! Yes

Been interested in this kit for a couple of years, thanks for sharing your WIP Mr Toshi.

 

Yes, here I go again!  LOL!  It is my pleasure to share this with you as well as all forum members!  My inspiration comes from you all.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:47 PM

Watching the NBA Playoffs with Mrs. Toshi while I build the Shinden.  3rd. Quarter GS 46 - CLE 67.  Wow, really.  I'm shocked at such a wide difference!

Anyway, I tore apart the supercharger from the engine as when I dry fitted the engine block, it was 1/8 of an inch off.  Too forward, whoa!  So I took care of the exhaust and will work on this issue later.  

I'm a die hard fan of the NFL!  I love all 32 teams!!!  I'm so so with basketball but since the Cavs are playing in game 6 playoffs, I've got to see this especially with the score so, WOW!

Toshi

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, June 16, 2016 10:09 PM

Nice rusting on the exhaust manifolds.Which rust did you use?Model Master?

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 4:15 AM

philo426

Nice rusting on the exhaust manifolds.Which rust did you use?Model Master?

 

Vallejo.  50% red, 30% black, 20% silver, and 2 drops of thinner.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 2:01 PM

What a beautiful Friday arternoon.  I hope the rest of you forum members are enjoying your day.  I got to spend time with Mrs. Toshi.  I made us a salad for lunch.  This is something that I have a hard time doing.  Isn't that just odd?  I can make models but I have a hard time preparing meals.  LOL!

I had to cut and sand down a section of the supercharger in order for it to fit into the engine mount.  I don't know if it was my fault or Zoukei Mura?  I dry fitted everything twice, glue once.  I don't get it.  Eventually, everything worked out in my favor and I'm very glad of the outcome!  You be the judge!

Toshi

 

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, June 17, 2016 2:26 PM

She's lookin' good Toshi. And yeah she does look like some sort of speeder bike, I kinda thinking of one of those Soviet Aerosan sleds with the prop in the back. 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 2:41 PM

Gamera

She's lookin' good Toshi. And yeah she does look like some sort of speeder bike, I kinda thinking of one of those Soviet Aerosan sleds with the prop in the back. 

 

Yes, it definately does!  LOL!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 2:46 PM

Here is the Kyushu Shinden.  The first photo is of the manual to show you the next couple of steps.  So far with the front landing gear bay attached, I should be placing the fueselage together later today or early tomorrow.

Toshi

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Posted by philo426 on Friday, June 17, 2016 5:45 PM

Making good progress Toshi.

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Posted by fermis on Friday, June 17, 2016 6:22 PM

Looks great, thus far!

A small warning...by design, tolerences are very tight, when it comes to the fuselage parts. If anything is even the slightest bit off, things get worse and worse as you continue. I didn't get too far out of whack, and the casual observer would not notice...but I'm a picky SOB. Regardless, I enjoyed building the kit and have another in the stash.....huge thanks to ZM for the review samples!

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 7:31 PM

Thank you for the tip and direction.  I'll keep that in mind.  If I have any questions, I know who to ask, if you don't mind.

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 7:35 PM

A little more progress.

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 7:39 PM

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Posted by TREYZX10R on Friday, June 17, 2016 8:05 PM

Wow screaming right along on another excellent looking build Toshi!

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 17, 2016 8:55 PM

TREYZX10R

Wow screaming right along on another excellent looking build Toshi!

 

Thank you my friend!  Thos is a fun build!  Thank you for the read and reply!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, June 18, 2016 9:09 PM

I was watching several YouTube videos of the Zoukei Mura Shinden.  One presentation really caught my eye.  It was a Shinden with a German night fighter camouflage motif.  This Luftwaffe Shinden was beyond cool!  

What's reality is that I still have the ZM 1:48 Ho 229 decals as many of you know that I built the Ho 229 clear.  Now I've got other options in finishing this kit.  I'm very excited!  To all you fathers out there; "Happy Fathers Day"!  

Please see my progress below.

 

 

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, June 18, 2016 10:32 PM

Looks pretty sweet Toshi!I really like it!

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Sunday, June 19, 2016 12:53 PM

This looks like a smaller version of the 1/32 scale one that I saw at the IPMS Nationals. The details are just awesome and is one unique looking aircraft.

Looks like  you are doing a good job on the internals and will be quite a display piece next to your Horten. Only 2 prototypes were built and only one survived so the markings and paint options are quite limited unless one does a "What if" version.

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 19, 2016 6:18 PM

philo426

Looks pretty sweet Toshi!I really like it!

 

Thank you philo426!  I like the direction it's going.  There's still so much to do.  Thank you for the visit.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 19, 2016 6:31 PM

plasticjunkie

This looks like a smaller version of the 1/32 scale one that I saw at the IPMS Nationals. The details are just awesome and is one unique looking aircraft.

Looks like  you are doing a good job on the internals and will be quite a display piece next to your Horten. Only 2 prototypes were built and only one survived so the markings and paint options are quite limited unless one does a "What if" version.

 

Thanks plasticjunkie.  From what I've seen in reviews and what read, both 1:32 and 1:48 are very similar.  That's one of the reasons I went with the 1:48.

Yes!  That's what I saw via YouTube, a Luftwaffe Shinden in a night fighter camouflage motif!  That was a very exciting what if.  I've also seen Zoukei Mura Shinden that was painted based on a anime theme.  Thank's for the visit!

Toshi

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 20, 2016 7:34 AM

You're moving right along there, nice work! 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 20, 2016 1:20 PM

Gamera

You're moving right along there, nice work! 

 

Thanks Gamera!  I did come across a couple of gaps that needed putty work, but that's ok.  I'll fix that and move right along as you so stated.  This is a really neat and fun kit to build.  It's a very exciting experience to see this build come together, you'll feel the same when you start yours!  Will you be starting on your Zoukei Mura Shinden build anytime soon?  I could learn so much from you!

On another note, I finally threw away my broken Revell of Germany Dornier Arrow last night while I was watching Game 7 of the NBA Finals.  Wow, the Cleveland Cavaliers won!  My feelings were somewhat conflicted.  I was glad the Cavs won!  I was upset looking down in the trash bin at my broken Arrow! LOL!

I want to build the Zoukei Mura's 1:32 Dornier Arrow but, OMG!  It's so expensive!  I'll see if ZM releases a 1:48 Arrow if they ever do one.  Until then, I'll be Internet shopping for one.  LOL!

Going back to the Shinden subject, later today I will post my progress on my  Shinden build.  I assembled the majority of the fueselage and am sanding putty and seams at this time.  Thank you my friend for stopping by today.  You definately made my day!

Toshi

 

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, June 20, 2016 1:42 PM

Thanks Toshi, I need to get this big Zero finished first and a 1/72nd B-17G for a friend first. Then I might consider giving it a try. Sorry to hear about your Do-335, that blows. 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:38 PM

Gamera

Thanks Toshi, I need to get this big Zero finished first and a 1/72nd B-17G for a friend first. Then I might consider giving it a try. Sorry to hear about your Do-335, that blows. 

 

Wow, you've got your hands full.  Sometimes that's a good thing to keep busy.  As for my Arrow, yea it definately does blow.  That's ok, I'll told myself to just build another one.  Thank you for the reply!

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:51 PM

Toshi

Get the 1/48 Tamiya Pfeil. It's a great kit with nice details and an excellent fit.

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Posted by Aggieman on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 10:59 PM

Toshi, I built this same kit a couple years ago. I recall having a number of problems fitting some of this detailed interior together. Most of the detail will not be visible at all once you close it up, but if there are any fit problems inside, those will be revealed by poor fit of exterior panels.

That is what plagued my build of the Shinden Kit. I dry fitted everything multiple times and was satisfied that I had determined how everything should go together, but when it came time to glue parts, I did begin to notice alignment problems. 

Pay attention to the guns. They may appear perfectly aligned but when you go to fitting the panels around them, that is where you will see a big alignment problem in the way those panels go together. At least for me that was the problem I had, and it was impossible to fix properly.

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Posted by Aggieman on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 11:02 PM

After I posted this, I scrolled through some more of your photos. It looks like you have done an exceptional job in avoiding this kit's numerous problem areas. Well done!

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 6:06 AM

I'm now at the point in that I can spray Tamiya Liquid Surface Lacquer Gray Primer, that's a mouthful.  LOL!  Once this dries, I'll take some 1200 grit sandpaper to clean up the Shinden.  Until then, wish me all the luck!  Thank you so so much forum members for taking the time in your interest on my meager builds, especially with everyone's very busy schedule!  Once again I can't thank you all enough.

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 6:16 AM

plasticjunkie

Toshi

Get the 1/48 Tamiya Pfeil. It's a great kit with nice details and an excellent fit.

 

I originally taught I purchased the Tamiya Pfeil only to realize it was the Revell of Germany kit.  I was having a really (TBI) bad day that day but, it all worked out In the end and I had fun!  LOL!

I will definately take your advice and I will do a WIP here on this build in a new thread.  Thank you my friend for the heads up!

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 6:24 AM

Aggieman

Toshi, I built this same kit a couple years ago. I recall having a number of problems fitting some of this detailed interior together. Most of the detail will not be visible at all once you close it up, but if there are any fit problems inside, those will be revealed by poor fit of exterior panels.

That is what plagued my build of the Shinden Kit. I dry fitted everything multiple times and was satisfied that I had determined how everything should go together, but when it came time to glue parts, I did begin to notice alignment problems. 

Pay attention to the guns. They may appear perfectly aligned but when you go to fitting the panels around them, that is where you will see a big alignment problem in the way those panels go together. At least for me that was the problem I had, and it was impossible to fix properly.

 

Thank you Aggieman for the heads up.  What you described here is exactly "verbatim", what I had to struggle through as well.  What's going on, it's the end of the world?  LOL!  No it wasn't that bad but it was a challenge at best.  A great challenge that kept me moving forward at least for myself pride and joyfulness.  If not, at least to make sure it was exceptable in the eyes of yourself and fellow forum members of whom are my family!  Thank you my friend for your warning and direction.  It means so much to me!  Also thank you for the read and reply!

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 6:32 AM

Aggieman

After I posted this, I scrolled through some more of your photos. It looks like you have done an exceptional job in avoiding this kit's numerous problem areas. Well done!

 

Thank you sir, you honor me with such kind words and understanding of my very limited skills.  This is something that I cherish with all my heart for the rest of my life.

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 8:04 AM

Toshi: You continue to make great progress there! 

Aggieman: Thanks for the head's up. When I get around to building mine I think I'll try just 'tacking' everything in place with the smallest amount of cement possible in case I need to rip something apart and then hitting it more cement when I'm sure it's in the right place. 

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Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, June 23, 2016 1:01 AM
Your doing a fine job here Toshi. How 'bout them Cavs!..The curse is over!

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 23, 2016 4:21 AM

Gamera

Toshi: You continue to make great progress there! 

Aggieman: Thanks for the head's up. When I get around to building mine I think I'll try just 'tacking' everything in place with the smallest amount of cement possible in case I need to rip something apart and then hitting it more cement when I'm sure it's in the right place. 

 

Thank you Gamera,

I got the opportunity yesterday to just spray the Tamiya Liquid Gray Surface Primer on and today, the fueselauge bottom base coat of MM Gull Gray was sprayed on.  

My day was spent cutting out a mask for the top and bottom coat demarcation line.

Instead of a light AB demarcation line between the to color points I noticed that the Shinden has utilized a solid line.  This evening I put a coat of MM Clear Gloss Acrylic to the bottom half of the fueselauge to protect the MM Gull Gray from any scratches or imperfections.

I should have a progress report shortly.  You are a very good friend doomo arigato!

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 23, 2016 4:35 AM

lawdog114
Your doing a fine job here Toshi. How 'bout them Cavs!..The curse is over!
 

Thank you my friend!  For the next couple of days, I'll be working on putting down the base coat on the Shinden.  Thank you so much for your continued vigilance in my builds.  This inspires me to do better and better!  

I can only strive to build kits as good as yours and forum members builds!

Yes, as the Queen song states; "We are the Champions"!  After 52 years of; "The Curse", Cleveland deserves a Championship team.  Now let's see how the Indians and the Browns do this season!  Thank you so much for your support and continued read and replies!  I so appreciate this.

Toshi

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Posted by allan on Thursday, June 23, 2016 11:25 PM

Toshi you got the wings on backwards!!!

 

Just kidding. 

 

"Meager builds"?  Youre probably one of the most followed members of this forum. And this new build looks like that statement will be reinforced.  Looking great as always, Toshi!

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 24, 2016 6:25 AM

allan

Toshi you got the wings on backwards!!!

 

Just kidding. 

 

"Meager builds"?  Youre probably one of the most followed members of this forum. And this new build looks like that statement will be reinforced.  Looking great as always, Toshi!

 

LOL!  LOL!  LOL!  Thank you my friend for starting my day off with laugh and a smile!!!!

Toshi

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, June 24, 2016 8:20 AM

Wings on backwards!!! Big Smile

Thanks Allan, I needed a good laugh this morning! 

I can see some modeler trying to put the wings on the other direction since that's 'how they're supposed to be' and they won't fit! 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 24, 2016 6:53 PM

To my fellow forum members,

I've finally laid down some paint on the Shinden.  I had a cracked molar and had it extracted.  This had me out for a couple of days, just like my molar!  LOL!

I hand painted (I didn't like my NEO AB spray as it was splattering.  I need a new needle and a nozzle for my NEO by Iwata from Hobby Lobby.  I have a siphon AB from Harbor Freight Tools and another NEO.  It's a NEO Pistol Grip Gravity Feed TRN1 AB.  I felt I could improve on my hand brushing skills.) the entire Shinden top and bottom with Vallejo Acrylics and finished off the gloss coat with MM Clear Gloss also done by brush.  I'm going to do some minor clean up work then paint and assemble the landing gear.  I'll have another update for that as well!  Thank you forum members for visiting this thread as well as the many others in the past.

Toshi

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Posted by philo426 on Friday, June 24, 2016 7:10 PM

Looks good Tosh!I always keep an extra airbrush ready because sometimes my VL can act up without warning .My old Thayer and Chandler Vega serves as my backup.

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Posted by XF-15DCC on Friday, June 24, 2016 7:40 PM

Hi Toshi, I have been going through this and other builds you have one the forms. All I can say is WOW. I can't wait to see the final project and eagerly await your next.

 

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 24, 2016 8:08 PM

philo426

Looks good Tosh!I always keep an extra airbrush ready because sometimes my VL can act up without warning .My old Thayer and Chandler Vega serves as my backup.

 

Thank you my friend!  Yes, I completely agree with your statement. Mrs. Toshi got me the NEO TRN1 Gravity Feed Pistol Grip not only as a back up but I wanted a pistol grip AB.  The siphon (Chinese made) Harbor Freight Tools AB was part of my compressor purchase that included the siphon feed.

I could have gone straight to the NEO TRN1 but I decided to better my skill set in hand brushing further.  The last time I hand brushed a model was my Monogram King Fisher.  

I think I did well with brushing the Shinden.  I was able to limit any brush streaks by adjusting the Vallejo Acrylic paint with Vallejo thinner and the use  of my hand and brush stroke in an angle.  Also the limit of how much paint to use on the brush tip helped a lot.  Thank you for visiting my Shinden thread!

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Posted by Toshi on Friday, June 24, 2016 8:12 PM

XF-15DCC

Hi Toshi, I have been going through this and other builds you have one the forms. All I can say is WOW. I can't wait to see the final project and eagerly await your next.

 

Kevin

 

Hello XF-15DCC!  Thank you so much for the kind words.  Its members like you that inspire me to be better on each and every build.  Thank you sir for the read and reply!

Toshi

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Posted by Gamera on Saturday, June 25, 2016 7:59 AM

Really nice job there, I could never get brush painting to look that smooth. Yes

Hope you're over the cracked tooth, yeow - it makes my mouth sore just to think about it! 

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:07 PM

Gamera

Really nice job there, I could never get brush painting to look that smooth. Yes

Hope you're over the cracked tooth, yeow - it makes my mouth sore just to think about it! 

 

Thank you my friend.  I used a brand new brush to get the paint strokes even.  

Yes, I feel good today.  I can actually eat hard foods again, I just can't chew on one side for now.  Thanks for asking and your concern!  

I'm going to work on the Shinden's landing struts and tires now.  I hope they turn out ok, there's a lot of small parts.

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, June 25, 2016 4:22 PM

This is how far I got today.  There's still a lot of work to do let alone adding the decals on.  I must say that the landing struts on the Shinden are like toothpicks!  I get worried every time I pick up the Shinden and put it back on the ground, it seems too fragile.  I currently have it resting on the Tamiya stand.  I'll have more updates later.

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Posted by goldhammer on Saturday, June 25, 2016 5:12 PM

Toshi-  your brush work looks like my AB work, and I have had paint guns in my hand for going on 40 years.  Can't wait to see her finished up.  You are 600% or more from where you started a year agoYes

Agree- the gear looks spindly and fragile for that kind of length.  Good job on it not collapsing yet.

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:41 PM

goldhammer

Toshi-  your brush work looks like my AB work, and I have had paint guns in my hand for going on 40 years.  Can't wait to see her finished up.  You are 600% or more from where you started a year agoYes

Agree- the gear looks spindly and fragile for that kind of length.  Good job on it not collapsing yet.

 

Thank you my friend!  Your words are too kind for such a build that I have done.  I just try my best.  Inspiration comes from you and forum members.  I'm just trying to keep up with you guys.  At times, even that's hard to do.  LOL!

Just so you and forum members know, I had to re-brush the Shinden twice to get it at a level in which I was happy with.  My first attempt looked like I used Crayola Crayons!  LOL!  Luckily, I was able to wipe off what I was not pleased with, I used CREATEX AB cleaner from Hobby Lobby.  The areas that I felt were good, I left alone.  

I had primered the Shinden in green, brushed it with a top coat of dark green (That's the first coat of the Crayola Crayon job) then sanded the Shinden down with 1200 grit sandpaper to give it a smooth finish, then I added the second coat.  That allowed the Vallejo paint to lay down properly. I then finished off with MM Clear Gloss Acrylic #4638.   

I want to thank you for always visiting my WIP!  You've helped me with my growth.  

Toshi

 

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Posted by philo426 on Saturday, June 25, 2016 11:04 PM

Tosh,if you had used Tamiya acryic paint it would have come out great even if you brush painted it as long as you add a bit of thinner to prevent brush strokes.

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, June 25, 2016 11:32 PM

philo426

Tosh,if you had used Tamiya acryic paint it would have come out great even if you brush painted it as long as you add a bit of thinner to prevent brush strokes.

 

I didn't know that.  Thank you so much for the tip, I'll remember to use Tamiya Acrylics the next time I decide to hand brush a kit! 

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:14 AM

This evening was a delight!  Mrs. Toshi and I went to Hobby Lobby to purchase a new needle for my NEO Iwata CN AB.  It was splattering paint all over the place.  I hope  that is the only problem with the NEO, if not my conclusion is that the brass nozzle is the culprit.  Hence why I hand brushed the Shinden.  I do have 2 other AB but I decided to practice my brush skills

As always, Mrs. Toshi takes care of me, making sure I always have a model to build at hand.  This time around, I have 2 jets to build.  A Revell 1:48 F-104G Starfighter of which looks like a straight forward build.  The other kit is a Revell 1:72 F-22 Raptor.  The Raptor looks like another straight forward build as well except the paint scheme.  I've never encountered such a motif like this before.  It seems intimidating at best.  I'll have to wait and see if I can pull this off.  I know I'm jumping the gun but I'm so excited about my next projects that I wanted to share them with you all.  Until then, I diligently will carefully work on the Shinden build!

Toshi

 

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Posted by Jay Jay on Sunday, June 26, 2016 8:35 AM

WOW  great job on the Shinden. Your hand brushing looks better than my airbrushing Toshi. Yes You're a courageous modeler for shure.

Mrs. Toshi sure has good taste in the models she buys lol   That F-104 is a dandy, especially because it's from our Canadian friends up North. Are you going to paint that in NMF ? I'm looking forward to watching that one.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by philo426 on Sunday, June 26, 2016 9:11 AM

Wow Tosh,you are lucky that your wife is so supportive of your hobby!My wife always rolls her eyes and asks me why I have to buy another kit when my stash is so large.I just laugh and say that you can never have enough models!

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 26, 2016 11:58 AM

Jay Jay

WOW  great job on the Shinden. Your hand brushing looks better than my airbrushing Toshi. Yes You're a courageous modeler for shure.

Mrs. Toshi sure has good taste in the models she buys lol   That F-104 is a dandy, especially because it's from our Canadian friends up North. Are you going to paint that in NMF ? I'm looking forward to watching that one.

 

Thank you for your kind words my friend!  I doubt that my hand brushing is better than your AB.  This is only the second time I've hand brushed a kit.  I don't know if you recall my first kit that I hand brushed was the classic Monogram Kingfisher.  

The first kit Mrs. Toshi looked at was a kit with 2 planes in it.  A Stuka and a Me 262.  M. Brindos has that kit right now.  Then she saw a bi-plane called a Stearman.  I almost got that as I've never made a bi-plane.  The closest I got was the old school Monogram Wright Brothers Kitty Hawk kit.  Do you remember that model?  It brings back memories!

As for the F-104G Starfighter, I will paint it in NMF.  In truth, I'm very hesitant in painting the Starfighter NMF.  It's been a long time since I used that color.  "Oh the horror, the horror".  

Quote from Marlon Brando "Apocalypse Now".  LOL!

What techniques would you use to do a NMF?  Thank you Mr. Jay Jay for everything, you've been so good to me!

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:06 PM

philo426

Wow Tosh,you are lucky that your wife is so supportive of your hobby!My wife always rolls her eyes and asks me why I have to buy another kit when my stash is so large.I just laugh and say that you can never have enough models!

 

LOL!  That's always a true statement.  LOL!  Thanks for making me laugh and putting a smile on my face.

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Posted by Jay Jay on Sunday, June 26, 2016 1:08 PM

Hoo boy, you're asking the wrong guy for NMF advice, but I'll simply tell you what I know.   I would use Testor's gloss black enamel ( in the little square bottle ) for the base coat and make it as smooth as possible via wet sanding etc.  That's the key thing I think.  I definately use Alclad sprayed at about 6 PSI using a very light coat.  To get different shades of Alclad for different panels , I simply vary the undercoat slightly ie. semi gloss black or even flat black here and there.

There's tons of ways to do NMF successfully but the above is the most successful way for me so far, but I am FAR from an expert. My first 3 attempts was actually " the horror, the horror "  as Brando said  LOL

Plastic Junkie did a Voodoo incredably well and i was lucky enough to view it in person at the Orlando model show. He's way more qualified to give you advice as to how to do it best in my humble opinion.

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, June 26, 2016 4:43 PM

Jay Jay

Hoo boy, you're asking the wrong guy for NMF advice, but I'll simply tell you what I know.   I would use Testor's gloss black enamel ( in the little square bottle ) for the base coat and make it as smooth as possible via wet sanding etc.  That's the key thing I think.  I definately use Alclad sprayed at about 6 PSI using a very light coat.  To get different shades of Alclad for different panels , I simply vary the undercoat slightly ie. semi gloss black or even flat black here and there.

There's tons of ways to do NMF successfully but the above is the most successful way for me so far, but I am FAR from an expert. My first 3 attempts was actually " the horror, the horror "  as Brando said  LOL

Plastic Junkie did a Voodoo incredably well and i was lucky enough to view it in person at the Orlando model show. He's way more qualified to give you advice as to how to do it best in my humble opinion.

 

Thank you Jay Jay for the tip!

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 27, 2016 12:23 PM

To my fellow forum members,

Here I have the completed Zoukei Mura 1:48 SWS Kyushu Shinden.  This was a fun build with a lot of tiny intricate pieces.  Would I purchase more of ZM kits?  As soon as my winning lottery ticket comes in, the answer is a positive yes!  LOL!

This kit was a nice fit, great detail, and simple instructions that were clear.  The only thing I would change is the landing struts.  Way too flimsy, and it's on the verge of collapsing!  I did find metal AM landing struts for this build specific.  Pricy, but I do recommend it.  Thank you forum members for your read and replies.  All of you are number one in my book!

Toshi

 

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Posted by patrick206 on Monday, June 27, 2016 1:36 PM

Hi, Toshi -

Another mighty fine job, exceptional model of a very interesting subject.

You might consider turning the wings around the right way, the cockpit should be reversed and a rudder on the back could also be helpful. (:>)

Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, June 27, 2016 1:53 PM

Excellent Toshi!the gloss color is appropriate as the Japenese used automotive laquer on their planes often without primer hence the chipped appearea ce of aircraft in acton.

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 27, 2016 2:01 PM

patrick206

Hi, Toshi -

Another mighty fine job, exceptional model of a very interesting subject.

You might consider turning the wings around the right way, the cockpit should be reversed and a rudder on the back could also be helpful. (:>)

Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

 

Thank you so much Patrick206 my friend.  You've always followed my builds and I thank you for that.

LOL!  LOL!  As for turning everything around?  I'm Japanese, everything I do  is backwards!  LOL!  LOL!  LOL!

Thank you for the laugh and having me smile today.  Even Mrs. Toshi cracked up!

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 27, 2016 2:04 PM

philo426

Excellent Toshi!the gloss color is appropriate as the Japenese used automotive laquer on their planes often without primer hence the chipped appearea ce of aircraft in acton.

 

Thank you pilo426!  I didn't know that fact, I finished the Shinden in gloss because I wanted to make it look brand new.  A just completed aircraft.  Thank you my friend for the visit and the information.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 27, 2016 2:13 PM

I wanted to add that the Shinden is my 50th build, here is my complete collection.  I have about a dozen kits that I donated.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, June 27, 2016 2:29 PM

Cool collection Tosh!I see that big B-17 was it easy to build?

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Posted by templar1099 on Monday, June 27, 2016 2:34 PM

Another outstanding job. Wasn't aware of that aircraft, nice pick.

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Posted by scottrc on Monday, June 27, 2016 2:40 PM

Hi Toshi,

 

Last time that I was here, you were working on the Horton, now you just completed a Shinden.  You are building quite a collection of exotic aircraft.

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 27, 2016 3:24 PM

philo426

Cool collection Tosh!I see that big B-17 was it easy to build?

 

Thanks philo426!  The B-17G is a visible model.  The entire interior is made with PE.  It was somewhat difficult but extremely fun!

Toshi

Here is the link to the B-17G

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/2/t/166258.aspx

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 27, 2016 3:36 PM

templar1099

Another outstanding job. Wasn't aware of that aircraft, nice pick.

 

Thank you sir!  I wasn't aware of this aircraft as well until recently.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Monday, June 27, 2016 3:37 PM

scottrc

Hi Toshi,

 

Last time that I was here, you were working on the Horton, now you just completed a Shinden.  You are building quite a collection of exotic aircraft.

 

Thanks scottrc.  Yes, I enjoy building unusual and unique aircraft from WWII.  Thank's for the visit.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by lawdog114 on Monday, June 27, 2016 10:29 PM
Great work Toshi....it looks great!

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Posted by M. Brindos on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:56 AM

Nicely done for a brush job! Your collection is really looking fabulous as well, Toshi. You've got a lot of real nice looking art hanging around your space and I'm a touch jelous lol. I need to finish some projects!

I also see that you have a 0.35 needle for your Iwata. I hope you got the matching nozzle to go with it. Darn thing was $10 more then the needle but I think you have to have both, don't you?

I don't know about you, but I really like the smaller needle myself.  :)

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 4:22 AM

M. Brindos

Nicely done for a brush job! Your collection is really looking fabulous as well, Toshi. You've got a lot of real nice looking art hanging around your space and I'm a touch jelous lol. I need to finish some projects!

I also see that you have a 0.35 needle for your Iwata. I hope you got the matching nozzle to go with it. Darn thing was $10 more then the needle but I think you have to have both, don't you?

I don't know about you, but I really like the smaller needle myself.  :)

 

Thank you my friend!  I'm honored by your very kind words.  Mrs. Toshi and I went two days ago to purchase the 0.35 needle for the NEO CN. We got 40% off of that.

Every Tuesday, I have speech therapy right next door to Hobby Lobby.  I'll be stopping by there after therapy to pick up the nozzle for 40% off as well.  If you pay the retail price for the needle and nozzle, your somewhere in the vicinity of $30.00 + Tax.  For another $20.00, you can buy a new NEO CN.  LOL!  I completely agree with you that when replacing the needle, a nozzle should be purchased as well.  Being that the nozzle is made of really soft brass and is very sensitive, that's a good idea.

Like you, I truly am ecstatic with the 0.35 needle and the whole NEO CN.  I can do pencil thin lines and prime with a one and a half inch coverage area.  This is an amazing AB especially for it being so economical.  That's why I went ahead and purchased the NEO Pistol Grip TRN1 Gravity Feed AB.  Great quality and I always wanted a pistol grip AB as sometimes my arthritis acts up.  The pistol grip allows me to continue with my project.

The TRN1 also has a 0.35 needle and a larger nozzle.  It allows me to get a wider and much more even spray pattern and yet can do pencil thin lines.  Even the TRN1 needle looks different from the NEO CN.  They cannot be interchangeable as I tried.  LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 11:32 AM

She looks good Toshi! A fine addition to your nice collection there! Yes

I'm not much of an expert on NM but as JJ said the base coat is the major thing, it's got to be perfect. Even the smallest flaw shows up like a sore thumb. I use Alclad which is easy and simple as long as the undercoat is right.

 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 5:46 PM

Gamera

She looks good Toshi! A fine addition to your nice collection there! Yes

I'm not much of an expert on NM but as JJ said the base coat is the major thing, it's got to be perfect. Even the smallest flaw shows up like a sore thumb. I use Alclad which is easy and simple as long as the undercoat is right.

 

 

Thank you Gamera!  Also thanks for the tip.  I seriously need to look into Alclad.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

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Posted by Aggieman on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:00 AM

Nice job on the Shin-den.

That is also quite a collection you have there.  What scale are some of those?  That Avenger and the Mosquito look huge compared to the B-24.  Are those 32nd scale?

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Posted by Greg on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:45 AM

Good work, Toshi. Really looks good, and thanks for sharing this build.

BTW, you and Mike are talking about Iwata needle/nozzles. It's more than a good idea to buy a matching nozzle for your needle, with Iwata it's pretty much a must. Good that Mike mentioned it, good catch.

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Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 10:59 AM

Thanks Greg. I noticed the Iwata Neo CN comes with a 0.5 needle/nozzle. Which is a good decent spray size, but it wasn't spraying fine enough for the 1/72 builds. When I saw the 0.35 in the store, I couldn't help myself lol. if they carried anything any smaller, I would've grabbed that instead.

Being raised in the garage half my life I did learn that your tools have to have the proper parts to function properly. Just made sense to me which is why I had to let our friend Toshi know. :)

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:28 AM

lawdog114
Great work Toshi....it looks great!
 

Thank you my friend.  I try my best, I need to keep up with you and FSM forum members.  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:30 AM

Aggieman

Nice job on the Shin-den.

That is also quite a collection you have there.  What scale are some of those?  That Avenger and the Mosquito look huge compared to the B-24.  Are those 32nd scale?

 

Thank you my friend for always visiting my threads and thank you for the very kind words!

Toshi

P.S. As always you are correct in that the Avenger and Mosquito are 1:32.  The German kits are all 1:32 except the Ho 229 and the Folke Wolfe.  They are 1:48.  The Corsair and the silver/chrome (Silver Surfer) Tamiyas are 1:32.

The Zero, Spitfire, Bronco fall under the category of 1:32.  The B-17G and the Shinden respectfully are 1:48. 

The Airacobra is 1:32.  A-10, Kingfisher, and the Eagle are 1:48.  The only kit that I've ever built in 1:72 is the Twin Mustang.

Hanging above the work station is the:

Apache 1:48

Warhawk 1:48

Black Widow 1:48

B-25 1:48

Me-109 1:32

B-24 1:48

Mosquito 1:32

Avenger 1:32

GWH Black Widow 1:48

Phantom 1:32

Lancaster 1:32

Corsair 1:32

 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:53 AM

Greg

Good work, Toshi. Really looks good, and thanks for sharing this build.

BTW, you and Mike are talking about Iwata needle/nozzles. It's more than a good idea to buy a matching nozzle for your needle, with Iwata it's pretty much a must. Good that Mike mentioned it, good catch.

 

Thank you Greg for the reiteration!  I now have a new Iwata NEO CN needle and nozzle In0.35.  The AB works as if it's brand new.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 11:58 AM

M. Brindos

Thanks Greg. I noticed the Iwata Neo CN comes with a 0.5 needle/nozzle. Which is a good decent spray size, but it wasn't spraying fine enough for the 1/72 builds. When I saw the 0.35 in the store, I couldn't help myself lol. if they carried anything any smaller, I would've grabbed that instead.

Being raised in the garage half my life I did learn that your tools have to have the proper parts to function properly. Just made sense to me which is why I had to let our friend Toshi know. :)

 

Thank you for informing/pointing it out on the issue about the needle as well as the nozzle.  I replaced the needle and nozzle with a Iwata 0.35.  The AB works as if it's a brand new AB!  Once again, thank you M.Brindos!

Toshi

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Posted by JOE RIX on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 6:23 PM

Beautifully done Toshi. It's quite excellent to see you work on the ZM kits. Certainly nice kits. Thanks for sharing your display of completed kits. I'm simply astonished at your rate of building. I've been back in the hobby for 7 years now and I have 7 completed kits. Man, I have got to tell the wife unit that I'm done working in the yard and need to spend more time at my bench.Confused RIIIIGHT!!!!!!

Thanks for the wonderful Shinden and the great updates.

Joe

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7:39 PM

JOE RIX

Beautifully done Toshi. It's quite excellent to see you work on the ZM kits. Certainly nice kits. Thanks for sharing your display of completed kits. I'm simply astonished at your rate of building. I've been back in the hobby for 7 years now and I have 7 completed kits. Man, I have got to tell the wife unit that I'm done working in the yard and need to spend more time at my bench.Confused RIIIIGHT!!!!!!

Thanks for the wonderful Shinden and the great updates.

Joe

 

Thank you JOE RIX!  It's my pleasure to be able to share my builds with you and forum members.  Thank's for the visit.

Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7:46 PM

Here is the F-104G.  As you can see, several areas was in need of putty.  Now comes the sanding and buffing followed by the first coat of paint.  

Toshi 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7:52 PM

SORRY FORUM MEMBERS, WRONG THREAD!

Toshi

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Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, June 30, 2016 9:01 AM

Excellent work again, Toshi. What a wonderful little kit. I really enjoy watching you build these so fast. 

BK

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A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:02 PM

Thank you my friend.  I enjoy building kits, it keeps me busy!

Toshi

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Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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