Completed Tamiya 1/48 Dornier Do335A Phiel Arrow

Toshi,  becoming a master modeler is not challenging enough so you are adding master deal maker to the list. I'm glad this isn't a competitio. 

I'm looking forward to the build.    gk

Yeah he looks like he was changing the oil and he hit a lot on his face!lol!I have the Tamiya 2 seater version in my stash.

M. Brindos

That figure looks good Toshi! He looks like he has some engine greese on his nose though. Mix up a little pink and dab the tip of his nose. Otherwise you have the basics, and some of the more advanced techniques covered already. Your blocking looks good, your colors look about right, your wash has all of the recesses in shadow. Yeah, nothing to be upset with here.

That's a good looking figure. :) Maybe some of my tricks are finding their way over there after all.  :D  Keep that up and you'll be producing some life-like pilots in... what? It takes you about 20 minutes to master a new technique....  Hmmm... have to account for napping..... maybe 24 hours. Yup. 24 hours and you'll be proficient at painting figures.  ;)

Get his nose fixed! He looks great!!  :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

 

Toshi

knox

Toshi,  becoming a master modeler is not challenging enough so you are adding master deal maker to the list. I'm glad this isn't a competitio. 

I'm looking forward to the build.    gk

 

Toshi

philo426

Yeah he looks like he was changing the oil and he hit a lot on his face!lol!I have the Tamiya 2 seater version in my stash.

 

That's too bad for me as all the extra pieces to build the two seater version is in my kit yet, the fuselage is designed for only the single seat Phiel.  Thank you for visiting my threads!

Toshi

It's past midnight and I just finished part of the cockpit.  Thanks to M.Brindos, I was able to fix the nose of the pilot figure.  That's the first photo.  The second photo shows the instrument panel.  Tamiya provides a decal for the panel.  It looked too cheesy so I highlighted the instrument panel.  Below is what was done for the day. 

If I don't paint the individual instruments and I use the ip decal, then I punch out each individual instrument with my micro punch set and apply it to the ip. Looks better than using it as one solid piece.

The Tamiya ip is very nicely detailed and can easily be painted.

plasticjunkie

If I don't paint the individual instruments and I use the ip decal, then I punch out each individual instrument with my micro punch set and apply it to the ip. Looks better than using it as one solid piece.

The Tamiya ip is very nicely detailed and can easily be painted.

 

Toshi

Although this doesn't constitute much, it did take me all day to put together.  I was working on the weathering and highlighting.  I used some Vallejo and Tamiya Weatherine A, B, C, and F.  I still have to touch up the bomb.  I'm just waiting for the glue to dry.

Toshi

Forward landing gear bay.

Fueselage dry fit.

Exelent as always 

Theuns

Theuns

Exelent as always 

 

Theuns

 

Toshi

Today's progress!

Some great progress Toshi.

Toshi, You're WIP is always inspiring to me. I just have to get into another build soon and forget about my failed attempt at the stringbag. Of course by the time I get back from a short visit to Crater Lake next week I expect you'll be nearly finished with this kit . Your amazing progress on every kit you work on is a great impetus for me to get to the bench.

Bish

Some great progress Toshi.

 

Toshi

1943Mike

Toshi, You're WIP is always inspiring to me. I just have to get into another build soon and forget about my failed attempt at the stringbag. Of course by the time I get back from a short visit to Crater Lake next week I expect you'll be nearly finished with this kit . Your amazing progress on every kit you work on is a great impetus for me to get to the bench.

 

 

Toshi

Here is what was done from midnight on.  Yes, I can't sleep!  LOL!

Toshi

Toshi,

You are moving right along with this one.  Wish I was moving as fast.  I'm building this same kit for the 1946 Group Build, but am converting it to the B version with the heavy guns in the wings.  I'm also adding both engines and fuel tanks.

your work rate is amazing, thanks for sharing.

<Matt

Toshi

 

Bish

Some great progress Toshi.

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much Bish!  This Tamiya kit is a joy to build.  Everything just falls into place.

 

Toshi

 

Ye, i have heard that a lot about Tamiya aircraft kits. But you know what, i have yet to build one.

blkhwkmatt

Toshi,

You are moving right along with this one.  Wish I was moving as fast.  I'm building this same kit for the 1946 Group Build, but am converting it to the B version with the heavy guns in the wings.  I'm also adding both engines and fuel tanks.

your work rate is amazing, thanks for sharing.

<Matt

 

Toshi

Bish

 

 

Toshi

 

Bish

Some great progress Toshi.

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much Bish!  This Tamiya kit is a joy to build.  Everything just falls into place.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Ye, i have heard that a lot about Tamiya aircraft kits. But you know what, i have yet to build one.

 

Toshi 

I'm still considering the paint scheme on the Phiel!  I have a pretty decent idea.  I think?  LOL!

Toshi

lawdog114

That's a great start Toshi. I built the B version last year and absolutely loved it.

 

Toshi

Not pink with purple polka dots!!!  AaaaaaHHHHhhh!

You really have made some good progress... again. lol you just keep rolling on like a steam engine, Toshi. Amazing.

Tell us what you have in mind for the paint scheme.  :)