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Completed 2/14/18 Valentine Day Tamiya 1/48 Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (Tony)

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  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:57 AM

To my fellow forum members,

I just got done with doing Mrs. Toshi‘s IV antibiotics.  She takes this infusion once every eight hours (10:00am, 6:00pm, and 2:00am).  Also my grandson Ezra is spending the weekend with his mom so I have Saturday all day as a bench day and parts of Sunday to have some bench time as well.  The rest of Sunday will be dedicated to Super Bowl Sunday.

Eagles vs Patriots!  I got the Patriots winning the Super Bowl, they always find a way.  Whom do you think will win?  Let me know.  Until then, I added the gunsight, cockpit controls, and control stick to the ever growing and detailed cockpit Tamiya has so well engineered.  Let me know my fellow forum members what you think?  Good or bad.  Thank you so very much in advance and thank you for your dedicated SUPPORT!!!

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, January 25, 2018 6:40 AM

lawdog114
Looking good Toshi. I just picked this one up myself so I look forward to watching your build. I hope Mrs. Toshi is feeling better.
 

Thank you lawdog114!  Now that you own one in your stash, what if, if any will you be utilizing the visible fuselage or not?  Please let me know and if so why.  Each day, Mrs. Toshi seems to be improving with a slew of Anti-Biotics to counter the infection.  Thank you for asking on the welfare of Mrs. Toshi.  Your support touches my heart and means a great deal to me.

 

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, January 25, 2018 12:50 AM
Looking good Toshi. I just picked this one up myself so I look forward to watching your build. I hope Mrs. Toshi is feeling better.

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

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:52 PM

JOE RIX

What an exciting project and kit you're into this tim Toshi. I've certainly read wonderful reviews on this kit and in the hands of a master such as yourself this ought to make for an amazing build. I will be following along and getting me a fix on some eye popping goodness. 

Cheers, Joe

 

Yes, thanks to M. Brindos and Model Maniac whom recommended this kit I purchased.  I’m most ecstatic in building this kit after Mrs. Toshi heals.  It’s always a fun ride when JOE RIX is following!  Thank you for your support in this unique build.

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2009
  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 11:36 PM

What an exciting project and kit you're into this tim Toshi. I've certainly read wonderful reviews on this kit and in the hands of a master such as yourself this ought to make for an amazing build. I will be following along and getting me a fix on some eye popping goodness. 

Cheers, 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

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:03 PM

mmthrax

Should be a neat build.  I'll be watching too Toshi.  Best of luck.

 

It is a very neat build as it’s a visible fuselage.  I’m ecstatic when it comes to visible styrene kit anything.  lol!  Thank you for following this build.  I really appreciated.

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2017
  • From: Plano (Dallas), Texas
Posted by mmthrax on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 12:41 PM

Should be a neat build.  I'll be watching too Toshi.  Best of luck.

Just keep picking away at it...

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, January 22, 2018 7:54 AM

mawright20
Toshi, i’m With you, I wish more kits would come as see through. Especially after all the interior detail is already completed.like working he cockpit and then Not seeing it.
 

lol!  I know and fully understand the plight of modelers.  Taking the time out for hours, days, and months painting and painstakingly detailing each and every piece of styrene that at times are unable to see with the human eye!  lol!  

Only to be shrouded over the next millenia.  Thank you mawright20 for your unending support!

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, January 22, 2018 7:49 AM

tempestjohnny
Looks great Toshi
 

tempestjohnny, Thank you so very much!

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, January 22, 2018 7:47 AM

M. Brindos

I can tell that youre liking this kit.  Wink

 

Very much so.  I’m going with the visible fueselauge that I’ll partially paint the rear end.  And to allow the cockpit and engine to be visible.  M. Brindos, thank you so very much for recommending this kit!

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2017
  • From: Colorado Springs
Posted by mawright20 on Sunday, January 21, 2018 2:19 AM
Toshi, i’m With you, I wish more kits would come as see through. Especially after all the interior detail is already completed.like working he cockpit and then Not seeing it.
  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Saturday, January 20, 2018 6:28 PM
Looks great Toshi

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, January 20, 2018 5:50 PM

I can tell that youre liking this kit.  Wink

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, January 19, 2018 12:12 PM

ManCityFan

Hey Toshi, sure didn't take long for you to dive into the next build.  That camo scheme looks a bit initimidating.  Glad you got that Iwata from Mrs. Toshi to tackle this one.  Definitely following this one!

D

 

Thank you ManCityFan “DMan”!  No it didn’t, I had a break from watching my grandson Ezra so I used that time to spend with Mrs. Toshi and the bench.  As for the camoflauge scheme it’s definately intimidating as well as tedious and surreal!  lol!  

I too am not only glad but ecstatic that I can use the Iwata Eclipse, NEO for Iwata TRN1 Gravity Feed Trigger Air Brush, and NEO for Iwata Gravity Feed Air Brush.  Plus I have a HFT (Harbor Freight Tools) Chinese made Siphon Air Brush if needed.  All thank‘s to Mrs. Toshi.  I know that the TRN1 will be used for the camoflauge and the Eclipse for the NMF.

Thank’s DMan for always supporting my builds.  This means a whole lot to me.

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Friday, January 19, 2018 10:45 AM

Hey Toshi, sure didn't take long for you to dive into the next build.  That camo scheme looks a bit initimidating.  Glad you got that Iwata from Mrs. Toshi to tackle this one.  Definitely following this one!

D

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, January 19, 2018 10:19 AM

mustang1989

 

 
roony

Have fun. Good luck.  It's Tamiya nothing can go wrung.

 

 

 

I caught that. lol

 

 

Toshi: Awesome! These are definitely cool lookin' aircraft. Will be watching potna!!!

 

Thank you Mustang 1989.  They are very cool.  I’ve read reviews of comparisons between Me109 and a Fw190.  Thanks ”Potna“ for your support and the read and replies!

Your “Potna“, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, January 19, 2018 10:13 AM

Rambo
Gonna be another great build
 

Thank you Rambo.  I look forward in your feedback on my build, good or bad.  Thank you for taking the time out to read and reply as well as your support in my project.

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2012
  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Friday, January 19, 2018 4:13 AM

roony

Have fun. Good luck.  It's Tamiya nothing can go wrung.

 

I caught that. lol

 

Toshi: Awesome! These are definitely cool lookin' aircraft. Will be watching potna!!!

                   

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  • Member since
    August 2012
  • From: Parker City, IN.
Posted by Rambo on Friday, January 19, 2018 2:06 AM
Gonna be another great build

Clint

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, January 19, 2018 1:19 AM

crown r n7

So far so good  I will be watching this one 

 

Thank you crown r n7.  I thank you also for following this build.

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Thursday, January 18, 2018 7:26 PM

So far so good  I will be watching this one 

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:04 PM

This will be the end of the session today as my grandson Ezra should be here soon.

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:03 PM

keavdog

Looking forward to your build and plan for the camo.

 

Thank you keavdog.  The camoflauge or mottle if you will, will be challenging.  I’m already thinking of different ways in AB the mottling.  Thank you for the support.

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:01 PM

ChrisJH666

Ok this one looks interesting. Not a huge fan of cutaways/clear sides, but looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

Yes, I can guarantee it will be.  lol!  This will be an interesting build especially the paint scheme.  I’m still contemplating in painting the rear end of the Tony and only show the cockpit and the engine.  Thank you for your support.  I most appreciate it! 

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:15 PM

Looking forward to your build and plan for the camo.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Thursday, January 18, 2018 2:12 PM

Ok this one looks interesting. Not a huge fan of cutaways/clear sides, but looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, January 18, 2018 1:02 PM

A quick dry fit confirms the position of the flight control assembly.

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

 

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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, January 18, 2018 12:43 PM

Not much but it is the initial first start.

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

 

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

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, January 18, 2018 12:40 PM

BrynnWryttur

Nice! The Hien is such a good looking plane, very aesthetic.

Are you building it with the clear or regular fuselage?

Good luck!Smile

 

Yes, I’ve read a few reviews in that describes the Ki-61 as you so described it as; “Aesthetic“ as well.

I am building this particular kit with the visible fuselage.  I have a thing for aircraft kits with visible anything.  lol!  

I am considering just painting the rear end of the “Tony” and have just the cockpit and engine visible.  But I have yet to decide on that scheme.  Thank you for the well wishes and the read and reply.

Your friend, 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

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2013
Posted by BrynnWryttur on Thursday, January 18, 2018 10:18 AM

Nice! The Hien is such a good looking plane, very aesthetic.

Are you building it with the clear or regular fuselage?

Good luck!Smile

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