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Completed Monogram 1/48 USN PBJ1-J Mitchell build with my grandson Ezra

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  • From: Denver, Colorado
Posted by MrStecks on Sunday, May 5, 2019 11:32 PM

Hi Toshi, the Mitchell is looking great.  You and Ezra are doing a stellar job on her.
I've had days like that with my airbrushes too.  I think it's usually related to the weather/humidity. 

Cheers,
Mark


On the bench:  Revel 1/48 B-25J Mitchell

In the queue: Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair

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    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Monday, May 6, 2019 2:20 AM

MrStecks

Hi Toshi, the Mitchell is looking great.  You and Ezra are doing a stellar job on her.
I've had days like that with my airbrushes too.  I think it's usually related to the weather/humidity. 

Cheers,
Mark

 

Thank you sir!  Your read and reply is greatly appreciated.  Humidity, weather, too much sun hitting the work area?  I’m just glad I was able to figure this out.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, May 6, 2019 2:25 AM

Not only did I have issues with my AB, I shot the Mitchell incorrectly.  So I reshot the whole plane.  Things like the tail was not suppose to be Navy Blue but PRU Blue.  Other small items needed attention per the schematic plans.

Your Friend, Toshi

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Posted by keavdog on Monday, May 6, 2019 2:32 AM

Looking good Toshi! 

Thanks,

John

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Posted by mawright20 on Monday, May 6, 2019 3:33 AM
Thanks Guys!
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Posted by Tosh on Monday, May 6, 2019 11:09 AM

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, May 6, 2019 11:10 AM

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, May 6, 2019 12:48 PM

Thanks to Eagles90 whom I could never have built this kit without his generosity!  As it is, it’s a little bit of a challenge to get a old school Monogram built but is possible without too many issues.  Most of my issues were the AB.  Other than that, this as a very fun and refreshing build.  Any build I can share with my grandson is just great.

Your friend, Toshi & Ezra

 

 

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Monday, May 6, 2019 4:29 PM

Holy crap, Toshi, you JUST OPENED THE BOX!! You're done already. Ezra must be a real task master. Holy smokes, what a nice looking build, and fast. Well done both of you.

BK

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Posted by Tosh on Monday, May 6, 2019 9:33 PM

BrandonK

Holy crap, Toshi, you JUST OPENED THE BOX!! You're done already. Ezra must be a real task master. Holy smokes, what a nice looking build, and fast. Well done both of you.

BK

 

lol!  Ezra definately keeps me on my toes.  Thank you BrandonK for stopping by.

Your Friend‘s, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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  • From: South west, PA
Posted by Tomcat on Monday, May 6, 2019 10:06 PM

Really nice Tosh! That's one good looking model. I can't wait to see what's next for you and your grandson.

Mark aka Tomcat

On the workbench: Monogram 1/24 '69 Pontiac GTO and a Monogram 1/67 (box scale) B-26 Invader

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  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:05 AM
Well done Mitchell Toshi.

 "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 keavdog on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 8:38 AM

Looks great!  

Thanks,

John

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Posted by Tosh on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:50 AM

Tomcat

Really nice Tosh! That's one good looking model. I can't wait to see what's next for you and your grandson.

 

Thank you Tomcat!  We’re planning a “George” as our next build.

Your friends, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:52 AM

lawdog114
Well done Mitchell Toshi.
 

Thank you lawdog114, your comment is greatly appreciate.

Your friend‘s, Toshi & Ezra

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

  • Member since
    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:53 AM

keavdog

Looks great!  

 

Thank you keavdog!  And thanks for always supporting our builds.

Your Friend’s, Toshi & Ezra 

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by learmech on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 10:15 AM
Another fantastic build from the Toshi Assembly line!! I don t know how yo crank them out so fast. that B-25 would be a 3-4 month build for me.
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Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:11 PM

Nice work Toshi on the tri color, GO NAVY!

 

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Posted by lewbud on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 1:49 PM

I blinked and you're already done! You and Ezra did a wonderful job on a classic kit.  Looking forward to the George.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:30 AM

scottrc

Nice work Toshi on the tri color, GO NAVY!

 

 

Thank you scottrc!  I thought about something different and found out about the Marines/Navy flying B-25’s.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:32 AM

learmech
Another fantastic build from the Toshi Assembly line!! I don t know how yo crank them out so fast. that B-25 would be a 3-4 month build for me.
 

I have a fantastic assistant!  Lol!  Thank you for the read and reply.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

  • Member since
    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:33 AM

lewbud

I blinked and you're already done! You and Ezra did a wonderful job on a classic kit.  Looking forward to the George.

 

Thank you lewbud.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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    November 2004
Posted by snapdragonxxx on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 9:43 AM

Hell's Teeth, Toshi! You only just started it!

It looks great and the Vallejo colours really make it look like the real thing!

I think you are ready for a Zoukei Mura kit!

Don't forget to take a look at what I am doing to the Shinden!

 

 

James

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  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 2:40 PM

Toshi,

Oh wow, you are a machine!  That was super fast.  And you had just finished that monster Trumpeter Avenger!  You are an inspiration to snail-slow builders like me -  I thank you for the gentle kick in the pants your builds provide me.

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 2:59 PM

The Toshi/Ezra team hit a home run! Beer

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

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Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 5:33 PM

T

snapdragonxxx

Hell's Teeth, Toshi! You only just started it!

It looks great and the Vallejo colours really make it look like the real thing!

I think you are ready for a Zoukei Mura kit!

Don't forget to take a look at what I am doing to the Shinden!

 

 

James

 

Thank you for the support and and the kind words.  I’m  most humbled.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

  • Member since
    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 5:40 PM

Real G

Toshi,

Oh wow, you are a machine!  That was super fast.  And you had just finished that monster Trumpeter Avenger!  You are an inspiration to snail-slow builders like me -  I thank you for the gentle kick in the pants your builds provide me.

 

Thank you Real G.  You make Ezra and I very happy with your support and very kind words.  The Trumpeter Avenger in my humbled opinion turned out great!  Ezra is excited to build the “George”.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

  • Member since
    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 5:43 PM

plasticjunkie

The Toshi/Ezra team hit a home run! Beer

 

Thank you plasticjunkie!  You humbled both of us.  The support you give us is very special, especially the read and reply.

Reside in Streetsboro, Ohio

 

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    December 2018
Posted by Tosh on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 7:43 PM

I want to add these photos.  The TWINS!

 

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  • From: Colorado Springs
Posted by mawright20 on Thursday, May 9, 2019 12:32 AM
Toshi, Goes to show how useful and flexible the old B25s were!
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