Jack, just got you posted to the front page. Thanks again for joining us and nice work!

Hi Cliff, thank you and thanks again for this group.  I possibly might be back later in the year with another build, but in the meantime be watching the other builds here.

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I have a question about navigation lights.  I forget where I saw it, but there was mention that there is no direct translation for green in Japanese, so somehow that got confused with model instructions and the blue navigation light on the starboard side really should be green???

regards,

Jack

They always appear blue, even a bare bulb under a clear lens.  The blue filters the light from the filament and makes it appear green.

Thanks John. 

Now what about Japanese planes that have coloured lens and clear bulb - green or blue lens?

regards,

Jack

Hmmm, that's interesting. Sorry Jack, I have no idea. Wonder if I've been painting them the wrong colour for years?

jgeratic

Thanks John. 

Now what about Japanese planes that have coloured lens and clear bulb - green or blue lens?

 regards,

Jack

The lens would be blue, Jack.  The exceptions would be the most modern LED type lights which may appear green. 

Thanks John, so I can leave my build as is - but if I had built it with a seated pilot and flying, then it should appear green, right?

regards,

Jack

Perfect done Claude Jack, really like the riuned sufaces appareance 

Nice updates on other works too!

Hello bsyamato - thanks!

regards,

Jack

It's taken me a little while but I completed the PE. It's off to the paint booth with it.

Steve

Oh wow Steve that is awesome! 

That cage mast makes my eyes bleed just to look at it!!! 

Hi Jack,

I really like how you presented your Claud.  Nice photos and instructions throughout your build.  

Steve,

That is some really nice PE work on that mast.  I never really noticed before, but it seems to have a pagoda look to it.  

Scott

Steve, that PE looks really good, hope we can see some zoom shots as you paint her up.

Scott, thanks very much, glad you guys enjoyed the Claude.

regards,

Jack

Here you go Jack.

I got the black primer on. I'll start the grey when this is good and dry.

modelcrazy

Here you go Jack.

I got the black primer on. I'll start the grey when this is good and dry.

 

John

Thanks John, at 1/700 the main mast is around 1.5 inches tall.

Wow, that looks fantastic!!! 

... ditto on that.  Steve, great job on the tiny PE details.

regards,

Jack

Thanks Gam and Jack.

I painted the grey, now I need to attach it to the base so I can have something to hold to paint the small parts such as the satcom domes, CIWS, etc. then add the rigging, decals and some weathering. Once everything is done I'll finish the base.

Steve

Finally got some work done on my Ki-67. Working on the cowels, had to thin down the cowel flaps and drill out the exhaust, what a pain.  This is a very old kit so it doesn't have very fine details.

Also i have to fill in the slots for the movable gear doors.  I want to make the door hinges more realistic.

See what I mean by old,  I'm just a few  years older than the mold!

John

Steve: Looks fantastic! Hope you didn't blow any PE off with your airbrush, I've done that a few times. 

John: Looks cool, some thick plastic there, back then they gave you your money's worth! Btw are you going to leave all those rivets or just sand them off? I've got a kit with the same issues and am not sure if I want to replace the ones I lose on the seams or just get rid of all of them.  

Gamera

Steve: Looks fantastic! Hope you didn't blow any PE off with your airbrush, I've done that a few times. 

John: Looks cool, some thick plastic there, back then they gave you your money's worth! Btw are you going to leave all those rivets or just sand them off? I've got a kit with the same issues and am not sure if I want to replace the ones I lose on the seams or just get rid of all of them.  

 

I've seen some pictures of this exact kit with the rivets left on and if I can duplicate the paint it should look really good.

John

Thanks John, mine has the same open locations for the decal insignia. I'll be watching yours if you don't mine to see how you deal with all the little issues here. 

Gamera

Thanks John, mine has the same open locations for the decal insignia. I'll be watching yours if you don't mine to see how you deal with all the little issues here. 

 

John

Nice work there on dealing with those annoying decal positions. 

And sorry John, was going to comment on your post and then somehow it slipped past me. 

i'd like to add the JGSDF TYPE 87 6x6 Recon Vehilcle from IV or V or VI.

Sure Wayne, I'll go put you down now. And welcome back.

Steve: As usual she looks terrific!!! 

And my apologies, your Ha-Go slipped though the cracks. I was thinking you were going to put her on a base or something so I didn't post her at the time. Then you moved onto this model and I forgot about her. I'll try to get both of them posted before the weekend. Thanks for reminding me. 

Steve, terrific job on the ship, and beautifully set up with the equally  well created water base.

regards,

Jack