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May the strings (of string theory) vibrate well for Mrs. Toshi and yourself. You two seem to be made of the kind of stuff from which more people ought to be made.
Best to you both and keep modeling!
Mike
Hector Berlioz
No need for apologies. This is a hobby to be done in our spare time and to me the only true modeling deadlines are the comission builds and even those can wait when more important things happen. I hope Mrs Toshi is doing better.
It so happened just yesterday afternoon I get a call that my wife was in the hospital. I finally was able to contact her on the phone and told me she was having terrible abdominal pains to the point she passed out at work and had to be transported by Fire Rescue. I promptly made it to the hospital to be with her. After about 4 hours and a bunch of testing, bloodwork and scans, the doctor had no clue as to why she had such a severe esophagus spasm.
I'm no doctor but suspect the early development of an ulcer. She has a very stressful job and she has gone thru a lot first with the death of my parents, later her dad and now dealing with her mom's Alzheimer's. We have been married for over 30 years and I too have spent half of my life time with her and freaked out when I got the call.
Things are better, her pain is gone and she made an appointment with a specialist for some GI work.
Now back to modeling....The figure looks good but I offer you a couple of suggestions. First make up a wash with umber or a reddish brown paint and do a pin wash of the facial folds. This will produce shadows on the face and ears. Then do a black pin wash on the uniform to get the clothing folds. Lastly, once everything is dry, go back with a sligthly lighter uniform color (add a drop or two of white to the base coat) and lightly drybrush the high spots on the clothing and cap. This will create more tonal variance and will break up the darker color.
Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!
Agreed. But at this scale I'd go with a light grey. The anodization they used wouldn't look right as silver in this scale. Its more of a light grey metallic color. The bands they were in are standard German Uniform grey (Greenish Grey).
But I'll leave that up to your interpretation lol. I think the face and hands look pretty dang good for 1/48. I wouldn't mess with that at all.
Thank you for those very kind words, Toshi. I know what you mean. Good people, and true friends are very rare these days. This community of online artist's is fairly small, but we do seem to enjoy each other's company lol. Heck, you guys tollerate me pretty well. lol ;)
- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"
Nice job on the figure Toshi. For a little bit of variation, you could paint the flare catridges around the bottom of the legs silver.
I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so
On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3
Toshi, Thanks for your post. We sometimes forget we are talking to "real people" on the Forum. I'm constantly trying to visualize contacts on the Forum and your post explains to me more about you and your life. I always enjoy reading your adventures, projects and humor. It's not just about models. Hang in there and keep up the fun and good work.
As for me, I'm about to turn 74 and have only been on the Forum for a few months. I'm not only learning more about modeling but meeting fun new people. All good!
Best wishes,
Max
PS--The little guy looks great! The last one I did looked too silly to post.
Toshi,
Your observations are touching, you comments about family heartwarming, and mostly I'm glad you're back at it and feeling better.
How is Mrs Toshi doing?
And your figure looks good to me. Some day maybe I will try my first figure as an adult, I can post a pic and we can all have a good laugh together.
Mrs. Toshi and I have been together for twenty five years now. This year we both turn 50. We've spent half our lives with each other. We both sacrificed and did everything possible for our son and daughter. Just like every family here on FSM Forums the world over. Like we all do, we invested into our children.
Of all the places and things I've done, raising a family was the most satisfying and hardest job to do with no pay! LOL! Well, where am I going with this? Last week (Seizure) I was seriously ill, then Mrs. Toshi (Allergic reaction) became seriously ill. Our children and grandson all caught colds. At the time we needed help the most, our children step in without question and did everything possible to ensure that we had a quick and safe recovery.
After twenty five years, what we invested into our children really paid off without asking a hundred fold! In Hawaii, Ohana means family, and I found out a lot more than that. I love them all so much and their significant others whom stayed with me for a couple of days to make sure I was ok. I've never experienced this in my life, these very strong ties! These are the same strong ties I can feel from FSM Forum members. Your support alone was an healing elixir beyond belief. Thank you to both my family and to my FSM family. I love you all!
Please except my appolagies, this is why it has taken me much longer than my normal building time frame, a lot longer than I expected. I also been busy trying to paint a decent pilot figure, my renditions look like the "Walking Dead" AMC series. LOL! So here is my first work trying to finish up my WIP Me 262 since my illness. Thank you very much for being such loyal supporters in my threads, I'm most honored.
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
1943Mike I'm delighted I caught this thread while you're still building the kit! (You are Mr. Speedy with your builds ). It's amazing how technically advanced the Germans were in WWII. It's also very fortunate that Hitler made some very ridiculous military decisions - like invading Russia.
I'm delighted I caught this thread while you're still building the kit! (You are Mr. Speedy with your builds ).
It's amazing how technically advanced the Germans were in WWII. It's also very fortunate that Hitler made some very ridiculous military decisions - like invading Russia.
Bish Some A-1a's, known as the A1-a/jabo, did carry bombs. If i remember right, the top two cannon were removed but the openings not blanked over.
Some A-1a's, known as the A1-a/jabo, did carry bombs. If i remember right, the top two cannon were removed but the openings not blanked over.
Hodakamax Question, the box cover shows the Me262 A-1 with bombs whereas the Me262 A-2 was the bomber version with only 2 cannons compared to the 4 of the Me262 A-1. Is this a mistake from the model manufactuer or did some A-1s carry bombs? Not nit picking but curious. Max
Question, the box cover shows the Me262 A-1 with bombs whereas the Me262 A-2 was the bomber version with only 2 cannons compared to the 4 of the Me262 A-1. Is this a mistake from the model manufactuer or did some A-1s carry bombs? Not nit picking but curious.
I now have a four cannon bomb carrying 262. With that, it does really remind me of an old school A-10. I've seen your Tamiya 262 build and that is just amazing. Great job on that build, I love the paint scheme. Is that brush work or AB? Thank you in advance!
Bish Aggieman Toshi Interestingly, as Bish pointed out, the more I look at it, I'm almost tempted to paint a sharks mouth LOL! Well, we all know that the Allies used this pattern unless someone here knows of one. Bish, at first I thought the white nose was a disaster, I didn't like it and my mottling pattern. I realize I still must apply the decals and lightly weather the 262. Then I think everything will blend in and pull together. That will still take some time. Toshi The Germans also used a shark design on some aircraft. The one I am thinking of specifically was a BF-110 Zerstore. I am unaware of the shark mouth being used on the Schwalbe, however. There was also one Ju 87 with a sharks mouth. That was in 1940 and most likely a one off for properganda reasons. By the time the 262 came along i think the Germans had better things to worry about. It certainly was not as common as on other nations aircaft.
Aggieman Toshi Interestingly, as Bish pointed out, the more I look at it, I'm almost tempted to paint a sharks mouth LOL! Well, we all know that the Allies used this pattern unless someone here knows of one. Bish, at first I thought the white nose was a disaster, I didn't like it and my mottling pattern. I realize I still must apply the decals and lightly weather the 262. Then I think everything will blend in and pull together. That will still take some time. Toshi The Germans also used a shark design on some aircraft. The one I am thinking of specifically was a BF-110 Zerstore. I am unaware of the shark mouth being used on the Schwalbe, however.
Toshi Interestingly, as Bish pointed out, the more I look at it, I'm almost tempted to paint a sharks mouth LOL! Well, we all know that the Allies used this pattern unless someone here knows of one. Bish, at first I thought the white nose was a disaster, I didn't like it and my mottling pattern. I realize I still must apply the decals and lightly weather the 262. Then I think everything will blend in and pull together. That will still take some time. Toshi
Interestingly, as Bish pointed out, the more I look at it, I'm almost tempted to paint a sharks mouth LOL! Well, we all know that the Allies used this pattern unless someone here knows of one. Bish, at first I thought the white nose was a disaster, I didn't like it and my mottling pattern. I realize I still must apply the decals and lightly weather the 262. Then I think everything will blend in and pull together. That will still take some time.
The Germans also used a shark design on some aircraft. The one I am thinking of specifically was a BF-110 Zerstore. I am unaware of the shark mouth being used on the Schwalbe, however.
There was also one Ju 87 with a sharks mouth. That was in 1940 and most likely a one off for properganda reasons. By the time the 262 came along i think the Germans had better things to worry about. It certainly was not as common as on other nations aircaft.
allan Man, Toshi, and I thought I was building quickly this year. I like the way you mottled that plane up. Niiiice!
Man, Toshi, and I thought I was building quickly this year. I like the way you mottled that plane up. Niiiice!
No bucks, no Buck Rogers
Greg I've never paid any attention to this aircraft, and must say that your last WIP shot above has piqued my interest. It's building up really nice, and is actually a neat looking airframe IMO. As usual, thanks for sharing your WIP, Toshi.
I've never paid any attention to this aircraft, and must say that your last WIP shot above has piqued my interest.
It's building up really nice, and is actually a neat looking airframe IMO.
As usual, thanks for sharing your WIP, Toshi.
crown r n7 I like that shark look with 4 cannon in its nose big bite!
I like that shark look with 4 cannon in its nose big bite!
Brandon K:
Moving right along and looking good, Toshi.
BK
Toshi:
Thanks BrandonK. It's a great kit, everything goes together well.
Nick.
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed
14 / 5 / 2
This will be my second 262. I made a Trumpeter 1/32 "Visible" 262 last year! I'll be photo opting both 262's together!
Bish:
ye, i forgot about that.
Really nice job on this one, i like the white nose, good choice.
Yes Bish, you have an excellent memory. Thank you very much, I so appreciate your support. Taking the photo shoot is as exciting as the build! It took awhile to do the white nose, everything worked out in the end.
Toshi Bish Great to se you doing a 262 Toshi, every aircraft collection needs one. plasticjunkie Not only was it the first operationional jet in combat but recall reading somewhere that it was the inspiration for the F-86's swept back design. As i understand it, the original design of the XP-86 could not reach the expected spee. It was only after Germany's surrendered and the allied got hold of all their research that the advantage of the swept wing was realised. So i would not say it was the 262 itself that influenced it but German research which lead to that wing being fitted on the 262, which then lead to the change in the F-86. This will be my second 262. I made a Trumpeter 1/32 "Visible" 262 last year! I'll be photo opting both 262's together! Toshi
Bish Great to se you doing a 262 Toshi, every aircraft collection needs one. plasticjunkie Not only was it the first operationional jet in combat but recall reading somewhere that it was the inspiration for the F-86's swept back design. As i understand it, the original design of the XP-86 could not reach the expected spee. It was only after Germany's surrendered and the allied got hold of all their research that the advantage of the swept wing was realised. So i would not say it was the 262 itself that influenced it but German research which lead to that wing being fitted on the 262, which then lead to the change in the F-86.
Great to se you doing a 262 Toshi, every aircraft collection needs one.
plasticjunkie Not only was it the first operationional jet in combat but recall reading somewhere that it was the inspiration for the F-86's swept back design.
Not only was it the first operationional jet in combat but recall reading somewhere that it was the inspiration for the F-86's swept back design.
As i understand it, the original design of the XP-86 could not reach the expected spee. It was only after Germany's surrendered and the allied got hold of all their research that the advantage of the swept wing was realised. So i would not say it was the 262 itself that influenced it but German research which lead to that wing being fitted on the 262, which then lead to the change in the F-86.
O ye, i forgot about that.
M. Brindos Not bad, Toshi. Not bad at all! I like that paint scheme. My 262 has a similar one with the red and blue tail stripes and I'm leaning towards that scheme as well. But mine has different numbers and the nose isn't white. Decals next? Hmmm? [Skeksis impression - The Dark Crystal]
Not bad, Toshi. Not bad at all! I like that paint scheme. My 262 has a similar one with the red and blue tail stripes and I'm leaning towards that scheme as well. But mine has different numbers and the nose isn't white.
Decals next? Hmmm? [Skeksis impression - The Dark Crystal]
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