Hi Reasoned,

I do happen to like unusual or exotic Japanese subjects - hence my decision to build a Ki-94-II and Ki-78 'Rob' for the group build.  I'm going to take the canopy off tonight and repaint the frames (since I kind of messed it up the first time) and while the canopy is off spary a light coat of flat. 

I really have no idea how weathered or worn a service test aircraft might have gotten.  Seems to me the factory mechanics might have kept it looking pretty sharp at least until the plane was accepted for production.  I could be wrong however - it has been know to happen.

Thanks for the comments,

Kevin

Kevin, looks like a real solid build.   A very unusual subject concept, which adds to the interest.  I think a shot of flat will help with the finish realism.

As for the pic size, your's looks fine, I believe there are some adjustments which can be made with the property function.

In response to Gameras request.  Here are a few photos of my recently completed N1K1 Prototype.  The kit is Hasegawa 1/72, built strait from the box.  Paints are Tamiya acrylics.  Decals are all kit supplied. 

The prototype 'Rex' was designed with conta-rotating props.  This did not work because the gearbox created excessive vibrartion and production N1K1s were equipped with a 3-bladed prop.  the follow on land based versions N1K2 and N1K2-Ja were modified for land operation and given 4-balde props.

I chose not to weather the model (although it will get a light coat of flat) because the kit instructions say the decals are for a 'Sevice Test' aircraft - not the factory prototype that would have been yellow/orange, but an aircraft maintained by Kawanishi factory mechanics and tested by the Navy before it is accepted into service.  Therefore there are no tail-codes. 

This is not for the group build as it was more than 50% completed when the GB began.  Now that this one is airborne I'll post some pictures of progress on the RS Models Tachikawa Ki-94-II.

Can someone instruct me how to make the images a bit smaller??

Comments. critiques, suggestions are always welcome.

Thansk and Happy Modeling,

Kevin

Gamera

Herc: Sounds good to me! I built one some years ago, typical Tamiya modern kit quality, it fell together. I know you'll enjoy this model.

Gamera

Tigerman had suggested 'Imperial Japanese Group Build 2011-2012' which works for me.

well wheels..

heres worke badge gamera 

and here two good sites for japanese matters suggested by hans von hammer in another post

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/

http://www.warbirdphotographs.com/WBP/armynavy.htm

now just left a kit

My Oscar is in motion....working on the Office...I have the PE set but I dont think I am going to use all the PE...I might keep most of the kit sidewalls... pictures to follow.

C

Herc: Sounds good to me! I built one some years ago, typical Tamiya modern kit quality, it fell together. I know you'll enjoy this model.

I just finished my Tiger Meet A-7 so I should be starting my contribution here really soon.

I picked up a 1/48 Tamiya  Hyakushiki Shitei III Recon Plane at the model show this weekend that I may build for this GB, if when I open the box it looks like a good one to build.

Tigerman had suggested 'Imperial Japanese Group Build 2011-2012' which works for me.

ok, now need the exact name to put on the badge and to refine contous

Bsyamato: Fantastic!!! Much better than I'd have been able to do! Love it

I'm figuring on throwing up four badges: two samurai and two aircraft. I'm hoping that will make everyone happy. Your pic is going up as one of the two samurai for sure.

Gamera this is the copy of actual work

i have again the workin file, put suggestions

Trey: Dang, you're almost done and I'm still fussing around on my cockpit! Beautiful work as always.

Len: 'Baka Brothers' did make me smile Good luck with repairing the storm damage, all we got was a little wind and not even any rain.

Cockpit is together, washed, and dry-brushed. Found a big injection pin hole right in the middle of the control panel and am repairing it. Will have photos when the cockpit is finished.

magnific zero Trey!!

TREY-  Awesome and quick work! I like salt weathering for Japanese aircraft...suits them well.

I worked OT all weekend, finishing up storm damage from Irene, but still had a little time tonight to close up the fuse on my Emily....horrible fit! Gonna try using caulk for the seams, too much raised detail for alot of sanding. I`ll try to post some pics soon.

Nathan thanks really appreciate that ,hope you try the salt its worth the effort

Gamera thanks I'm closing in on it! I've scored some kits off evil bay so I'll be adding more to this G/B

I've got a wash and some weathering left and its fini

tigerman

troublemaker66:

I painted the "Baka Brothers"....under a magnifying glass...cripes they`re tiny!

 

Baka Brothers. LMAO!

troublemaker66

I painted the "Baka Brothers"....under a magnifying glass...cripes they`re tiny!

Baka Brothers. LMAO!

I know my skills aren't high but I've built enough kits to know that this one (MPM A6M5k) sucks. Tons of flask on all parts and major gaps. i'm reminded of when Calvin (and Hobbes) was building an F-4 when the landing gear strut broke. He took a hammer and smashed it to peices and declared it destroyed from anti-aircraft fire.

ok ,i'll try

Trey: Sharp work, looking forward to seeing her come out.

Bsyamato: Here's the Charging Samurai picture without the title I added. This is the largest photo I have.

Guys, I was going to try to get some badges posted tonight but I'm getting intermediate ISP disconnects so I can't do much of anything on the internet. Will try to get them done before too much longer- sorry 

Sweet job trey! your models always look just like the real thing. i've never tried the salt chip method, but with my devastator i built i sprayed silver underneath then the basecoat and used a hobby knife to scrape off paint on the wing walk and other areas. it seemed to work good. may try the salt thing next time though.

Nathan

Getting close to decal time

Len looks good man, that 1/72 stuff would drive me nuts looks like you're getting the better of it tho!

bsyamato that is a tired looking zero would fit right in with these

I tried some fast frame canopy tape as it came with the kit,not too bad but in the future I'll stick with masking my own. The dry fit looks pretty good no big gaps to deal with

Thanks, I'm not sure I have a larger image though. I'll look around this weekend. Not even sure where I found it now.

i can put the rising sun behind, but need a larger image than the badge my previous work was on photoshop

bsyamato

Gamera the zero is on my old japan corner  with good company , all old kits, but oldest kits (before 1990) are all destroyed or injuried and as you used as spare parts

for the badge and name like  'Imperial Japanese Group Build 2011-2012' amd with this name the more appropiate image seems this

or not?

Very cool Japanese corner you have there.

Someone, forgive me I forgot who it was brought up having a rising sun with the rays behind the charging samurai. I like the idea too but have don't have the software or the knowledge to do it myself.

Thanx NeedBeer i missed this zero version .

Len i want a confrontatiotion between the level of detail of the emily and my airfix sm-79 probably mould are from same period but at least the hasegawa kit looks like have some interior details and pilots seems pilots insted the sm-79 are one of blacklisted kit in the world

bsyamato

 

NeedBeer the zero cockpit looks good which version is of the zero? wings are not rounded at the end

bsyamato: Its the A6M3 Hamp Type 32 (Tamiya 1/48)