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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, February 12, 2018 5:04 PM

That's really looking great Jack. Your attention to detail always impressive.

I have a correction to make. After attaching all the superstructure and while attaching the railing, I found that the section I moved forward was in the correct place after all. The rear locating ridge was off about 1mm, not the little tabs.  There's not a lot I can do about it now but the correction must be noted. I was able to work around my mistake.

I am back on it now after a PE platform had fallen off my workbench and I found it after 2 days of searching. I usually spread a white sheet under me to find such wayward parts but this time I didn't and payed for it.

I attached the main mast and several rails and ladders. I still have quit a few small items to attach but now it mostly looks like it will before painting.

Steve

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, February 12, 2018 5:54 PM

Also, I got a little further on the Nell. Almost ready for paint.

Steve

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, February 12, 2018 8:04 PM

Toshi: I think the mottling looks great! Much better results than the one I built years ago.

Jim: Sure, I think I'm ok with speaking for the group that if there's anything you need to know here we'll try to help you out.

Jack: She's coming together great! I love the finish you've gotten there.

Steve: ACK! Glad to hear you didn't have to try to tear up your work to relocate things. Gee friggin' whiz! Great work there on both kits, you're moving right along.

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Posted by jgeratic on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 12:38 AM

Thank you Steve and Cliff.

About the ship correction, sounds like something I might of done, but at least it will still build up correctly with all that fine detail.

regards,

Jack

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:52 AM

Here is the NMF shot with Vallejo Chrome.

 

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:54 AM

With mottle.

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:55 AM

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:56 AM

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 9:57 AM

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 3:20 PM

Decal progress application.

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 7:24 AM

Mottling looks perfect and the decals look good Toshi. I assume those are the Tamiya ones? I've had good luck with them though they are a little on the thick side, or at least their older ones were. 

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 12:23 PM

Gamera

Mottling looks perfect and the decals look good Toshi. I assume those are the Tamiya ones? I've had good luck with them though they are a little on the thick side, or at least their older ones were. 

 

Thank you very much Gamera.  Yes, those are Tamiya decals, this is completely OOB.  

Your friend, Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 12:25 PM

Completed Hien Ki-61. 

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 1:43 PM

Oh wow, another great job there Toshi. Again really nice work on the mottling!

I'll probably be on the PC at home tonight so I'll try to get you posted then. 

 

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Posted by jgeratic on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 4:00 PM

Toshi, splendid work there. Yes

Looks very good, neat idea on the visible interior, and very good example of the mottling.

 

regards,

Jack

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 4:53 PM

Toshi: Just got you posted. Again nice work and thanks for joining us!

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Posted by Shacknasty Jim on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 9:49 PM

That is a nice looking Tony! Great work on a very complicated paint scheme. I cannot even comprehend how to even begin painting that Ki-61. 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, February 15, 2018 3:25 AM

Gamera

Oh wow, another great job there Toshi. Again really nice work on the mottling!

I'll probably be on the PC at home tonight so I'll try to get you posted then. 

 

 

Thank you Gamera!  Some areas of the mottle is a little on the sloppy side.  I need to be more focused on this type of paint scheme.  Other than that issue, this Tamiya kit literally just snapped into place.  And as careful as I was with the seams, it just naturally assembled and glued into place.  Thank you for having me aboard Gamera.  I’m most honored!

Your friend, Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, February 15, 2018 3:31 AM

jgeratic

Toshi, splendid work there. Yes

Looks very good, neat idea on the visible interior, and very good example of the mottling.

 

regards,

Jack

 

Thank you jgeratic!  Your words are too kind.  I feel that the mottle was on the sloppy side on some areas.  And I now other areas, it looked ok. Yes, I must agree with you that Tamiya did an excellent job on the Visible/Clear fuselage.  It was brilliant on their part.  

Your friend, Toshi

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, February 15, 2018 3:36 AM

Gamera

Toshi: Just got you posted. Again nice work and thanks for joining us!

 

Thank you sir!

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, February 15, 2018 3:41 AM

Shacknasty Jim

That is a nice looking Tony! Great work on a very complicated paint scheme. I cannot even comprehend how to even begin painting that Ki-61. 

 

Thank you so very much Shacknasty Jim.  The paint scheme was a very challenging.  I Felt that some areas were sloppy at best.  And that other areas were just ok.  

Your friend, Toshi

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, February 15, 2018 11:36 AM

It's very difficult to get a perfect job on mottling like that. I think you did a fine job considering the pain of getting them just right Toshi. 

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, February 15, 2018 1:52 PM

Gamera

It's very difficult to get a perfect job on mottling like that. I think you did a fine job considering the pain of getting them just right Toshi. 

 

Thank you for the support and reiteration on the mottle job.  It’s just that we as modelers tend to be a little extra zealots in our builds.  lol!

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Posted by jgeratic on Sunday, February 18, 2018 6:43 PM

The A5M1 is now done.  The markings on this Claude are of IJN ace Tetsuzo Iwamoto during operations over China.

 

Cliff, thanks for hosting this one, I was happy to participate.  For the front page, choose the one you prefer.

 

regards,

Jack

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:22 PM

Jack,

That sir is an amazing job. Bow Down

Steve

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Posted by jeaton01 on Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:30 PM

Exquisite, Jack.

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Posted by Shacknasty Jim on Sunday, February 18, 2018 10:52 PM

Wow. Just... wow. Not really sure what else to say. Nothing I can think of would do this justice. 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, February 18, 2018 10:55 PM

Shacknasty Jim

Wow. Just... wow. Not really sure what else to say. Nothing I can think of would do this justice. 

 

That's Jack. He never ceases to amaze. 

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by jgeratic on Monday, February 19, 2018 10:32 AM

Thank you Steve, John, and Jim - really appreciate those kind comments. Beer

regards,

Jack

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, February 19, 2018 11:31 AM

Beautiful work as usual Jack! Love the weathered looks of the aluminum and the red accents. 

I'll get you posted ASAP. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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