lawdog114

Possibly your best. Nice!

 

Possibly your best. Nice!

1943Mike

Toshi,

Impossible to tell how much your grandson contributed to this fine finished kit but, no matter how much or how little, both of you deserve kudos for the end result. The finished model, as at least one other has mentioned, is, in my opinion as well, the finest completed kit I've seen you do. I would bet it's in no small part due to the participation of Ezra .. whether by building prowess or simply enjoyable company and motivation on your part.

I've not been doing much modeling since the weather turned nicer here in Oregon so it's fun to catch up once in a while.

I'll drop by the B-25 WIP from time to time also.

 

 

One section he almost did himself is the torpedo.  He used a Tamiya sprue cutter to get the torpedo parts out, and utilized Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to fuse things together.  We both took the Tamiya White Putty and placed it where it was needed.  Then we AB MM Gray Primer sanded it down and AB the torpedo with a NEO by Iwata.

Please note his attention span is five minutes.  Lol!  So I have a iPad set up for him to watch cartoons.  If not he will play with his toys.  A great example is today, sunny and seventy degrees.  He asked me to take him to the park after we both worked on the B-25J.  So we both taped the seams up with Frog Tape and placed Tamiya White Putty where needed.  We went out to play then he had lunch and he literally fell asleep in his chair while eating his lunch!  Lol!  

I too feel that this is a fine example of a good build.  With Ezra helping me (Papa) it is very inspirational and as you said “Motivational” on my part!  I know he and I will never forget our very precious time together.  Once again, a big thank you!!!

Your friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

P.S. How have you been?  

Toshi,

Impossible to tell how much your grandson contributed to this fine finished kit but, no matter how much or how little, both of you deserve kudos for the end result. The finished model, as at least one other has mentioned, is, in my opinion as well, the finest completed kit I've seen you do. I would bet it's in no small part due to the participation of Ezra .. whether by building prowess or simply enjoyable company and motivation on your part.

I've not been doing much modeling since the weather turned nicer here in Oregon so it's fun to catch up once in a while.

I'll drop by the B-25 WIP from time to time also.

lewbud

You and Ezra did a wonderful job Toshi! I need to mosey over and catch up on your B-25.

 

Your friend’s, Toshi

You and Ezra did a wonderful job Toshi! I need to mosey over and catch up on your B-25.

Gamera

WOW!!! Great job there guys! Beautiful job on the paint and great job with the masking on that crazy greenhouse canopy. 

 

Thank you,

Your Friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

WOW!!! Great job there guys! Beautiful job on the paint and great job with the masking on that crazy greenhouse canopy. 

patrick206

Toshi - That is one very nicely done airplane, convicingly realistic. Of all your models I consider this one to be the best, wonderful to see how much your skills have increased, over the relatively short span of your posting on the forums.

Thanks very much for the post and photos, so enjoyable to see.

Patrick

 

Your friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

scottrc

Toshi,

You nailed this build right on the numbers.  Great work in the details, airbrushing, and as I commented before, you got the colors spot on.  This was not an easy kit.

Great job to the both of you.

Scott

 

Your friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

Toshi - That is one very nicely done airplane, convicingly realistic. Of all your models I consider this one to be the best, wonderful to see how much your skills have increased, over the relatively short span of your posting on the forums.

Thanks very much for the post and photos, so enjoyable to see.

Patrick

Toshi,

You nailed this build right on the numbers.  Great work in the details, airbrushing, and as I commented before, you got the colors spot on.  This was not an easy kit.

Great job to the both of you.

Scott

snapdragonxxx

I hope my Wildcat comes out as good as this one when I build it, Toshi.

I only build one kit at a time and never have more than that on the go as it is very easy to loose your place and spoil both builds which ends up being a waste of both time and money and that just isn't on!

As I have said, once the Shinden is done then My next build will be Amusing Hobbys' strabocran 16t. You see, I am switching to the armour section but only after the Shinden is done.

You will find I have answered your question in my Shinden build about my airbrush too and I hope to put up another update in the next day or so.

I also have a pre-order in for Airfix's 1/24 Hellcat which I would like to do in Fleet Air Arm paint rather than the all over dark blue. Something different!

This means that I am going to have to look around for masks I think. Should be fun. I saw this kit last year at Telford when it was announced. Judging from what I saw, there is going to be some fabulous builds as the detail is even more than their Typhoon!

That is one kit you MUST do, Toshi, my friend.

 

James

 

Several years ago, I couldn’t even hold an AB let alone use one as my coordination was atrocious.  Thanks to the support of members like you, with little baby steps I was able to overcome my brain issues.  Hence yet still, building more than one kit at a time is very difficult and confusing for me.  So I agree with your comment in this regard.

1/24 Hellcat sounds enticing!  Believe me you, I’d love to build these type of monstrosities of large scale kits.  The detail is to die for.  I know you have as well as mentioned HK Models 1/32 Lancaster Bomber but do you or will you purchase their 1/32 B-17 and or B-25?  If not, I built the Tamiya 1/32 Mosquito last year was it, and do recomend that kit.  Thank you in advance!

Your friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

I hope my Wildcat comes out as good as this one when I build it, Toshi.

I only build one kit at a time and never have more than that on the go as it is very easy to loose your place and spoil both builds which ends up being a waste of both time and money and that just isn't on!

As I have said, once the Shinden is done then My next build will be Amusing Hobbys' strabocran 16t. You see, I am switching to the armour section but only after the Shinden is done.

You will find I have answered your question in my Shinden build about my airbrush too and I hope to put up another update in the next day or so.

I also have a pre-order in for Airfix's 1/24 Hellcat which I would like to do in Fleet Air Arm paint rather than the all over dark blue. Something different!

This means that I am going to have to look around for masks I think. Should be fun. I saw this kit last year at Telford when it was announced. Judging from what I saw, there is going to be some fabulous builds as the detail is even more than their Typhoon!

That is one kit you MUST do, Toshi, my friend.

James

jeaton01

Well done, Toshi and Ezra!

 

Your Friend‘s, Toshi & Ezra

Well done, Toshi and Ezra!

Weathered and added brake lines. 

mustang1989

Holy Shmokes!!! You made some real progress with this bad boy Tosh and Ezra.

Looking very sharp indeed guys.

 

Your friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

BrandonK

Tosh, I agree with everyone. That is one dead sexy plane and Ezra and you have done a spledid job at building it up. Very nice work, Sirs.

BK

 

Your Friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

snapdragonxxx

That is a superb build, Toshi. It makes me want to put down the Shinden and pick up the Wildcat, but I can't do that until I have done my due diligence and looked to see what is available on the AM scene For the cockpit, MG barrels etc.

After the Shinden I am starting my competition build for the other forum I am on and matching two kits together. The fit's kit is Amusing Hobbys gantry crane and I am matching that with RFM's cutaway Panther in a sort of  pairing up display rather than a diorama.

I do hope you will join in with those builds and they will have separate threads as I hope other members of the community Will join in. The more the merrier.

Come on over to the dark side for a build, Toshi and do as I do and split between the two. It is fun And it is amazing how many skills and techniques travel between them!

 

 

James

 

Thank you for the invite, I shall make due diligence.  Also your support for Ezra and my build is very much appreciative!

Your friend’s, Toshi & Ezra

Holy Shmokes!!! You made some real progress with this bad boy Tosh and Ezra.

Looking very sharp indeed guys.

Tosh, I agree with everyone. That is one dead sexy plane and Ezra and you have done a spledid job at building it up. Very nice work, Sirs.

BK