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  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Thursday, August 12, 2021 1:23 PM

Nick, great looking build!  Yes

That backdrop looks pretty cool too, and matches perfectly with the model.

 

regards,

Jack

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    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Thursday, August 12, 2021 6:19 PM

Berry naisu Maru-Yon!  Suteki (pretty).  Subarashii (marvelous).  Taihen yoku dekimashita (very well done)!

 

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, August 13, 2021 8:32 AM

Gamera. Thank you, this is a very fun topic. Maybe a f-86,f-86d or an f4g ?

Steve. I appreciate your comments thank you. I used Vallejo fs 36495 usaf light grey for the anticorrosion finish.

Jack. thank you. the backdrop is from Noy's Minitures( modern hanger) in 1/48. I bought it though Hannants.

Real G. Doumoarigatougozaimasu.( thankyou very much) . I hope its means the same and for the Japanese lessons for watching and your comments.

 

 

 Nick.

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, August 13, 2021 11:24 AM

Nick: Had a little more time today on the work PC at lunch and got you posted. I used the top photo, if you'd rather I used one of the others lemme know and I'll switch it out.

All of those others sound cool. I love seeing planes in different markings.

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

 

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    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, August 13, 2021 12:18 PM

Yes I like it . The pic. goes with the other two f-104's I built. Thanks again I'll be waiting for the next Japanese GB.

 

 

 Nick.

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    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Sunday, August 15, 2021 4:23 AM

crown r n7

Real G. Doumoarigatougozaimasu.( thankyou very much) . I hope its means the same and for the Japanese lessons for watching and your comments.

Yes, and the reply is "doitashimashite", or "don't touch my moustache"!  Stick out tongue

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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Posted by lostagain on Saturday, August 21, 2021 5:20 AM

Nick, the Maru Yon is an absolute ripper! That is a fantastic result, a very attractive plane beatifully portrayed!

 

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Posted by crown r n7 on Saturday, August 21, 2021 6:46 AM

Real G and Lostagain.  Thank you for your comments and for watching. This F-104 is a fun kit to build..

 

 

 Nick.

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  • From: Australia
Posted by lostagain on Sunday, August 22, 2021 7:24 AM

Managed to get a bit of time painting Nausicaa and Kai this weekend. Still playing around with different colours.

ANd started painting accessories too.

 

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Posted by crown r n7 on Sunday, August 22, 2021 7:42 AM

That is moving along nicely. What scale is it?

 

 

 Nick.

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Sunday, August 22, 2021 9:01 PM

That looks lovely Piers, love it! 

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

 

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Posted by lostagain on Saturday, September 4, 2021 8:18 AM

Thanks Cliff,

I have had a bit more time painting, been plenty of changing my mind as we go along

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  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Saturday, September 4, 2021 2:13 PM

Most inspiring Lostagain - I really must build mine.  After building two of them for friends, it's high time I had one in my dust collection. Stick out tongue

Nitto had planned other figures like the Tolmekian knights, Yupa and Azbel.  It is most unfortunate they never materialized.

My friend who introduced me to Nausicaa wanted a snow globe with Nausicaa standing on an Ohmu exoskeleton, holding one of the eyes over her head like in the movie.  I never was able to make one for him, and he passed away in 2002.  I thought his idea was really cool, so perhaps it's time to go to the "Absent Friends" memorial GB and get it done.

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Saturday, September 4, 2021 6:34 PM

Love that Piers! Changing your mind sounds good to me, what else is there in modeling but fiddling and adjusting things till you get what works for you?

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

 

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    April 2014
  • From: Australia
Posted by lostagain on Sunday, September 5, 2021 6:44 AM

You're right Cliff, this has been very organic - there is no 'right' scheme for this build for sure.

Like your previous builds Real G this one is leaving home - it is going to my brother who is into Ghibli movies - he gave me a model of the Laputa flappter, so he gets this in return. The Nausicaa/Ohmu build sounds like a good one too.

Nick it is 1/20 scale. My wife is a bit mystified by it, she has taken to calling it the 'war chicken'!

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, September 13, 2021 7:38 PM

Think I'm done here! Looks like there's a little dust on the model but I'm going to go ahead and post the photos... 

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

 

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Posted by keavdog on Monday, September 13, 2021 7:45 PM

Turned out great.  Love the finish and the figure.

Thanks,

John

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Posted by Real G on Monday, September 13, 2021 8:24 PM

That looks great Gamera!  It almost looks like a Ki-61 at first glance  It sure is a refreshing change from the usual flavor of Bf-109!  Yes

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, September 13, 2021 8:40 PM

Fanstastic very appealing areal beauty.

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by jgeratic on Monday, September 13, 2021 9:14 PM

Hello Cliff, nice one!Yes

 

regards,

Jack

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Posted by goldhammer88 on Monday, September 13, 2021 9:25 PM

Nice sample of axis cooperation.  I like it.

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  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Monday, September 13, 2021 9:48 PM

It's a beauty, Cliff.  Nice base and figure.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 11:22 AM

Thanks guys, ya'll are waaaaaaaay too kind!

There is a small crack in the canopy I made removing it from the sprue and one of the decals above the tail wheel silvered (guess I need to smear some 'dirt' over it) but otherwise things went really well. I was worried about the camo but it went off like clockwork, first try worked like a charm and no cleanup required.

And don't ask for a closeup of the pilot. He probably wouldn't get accepted by the IJA being really, really, crosseyed. I tried to clean it up but after the third try it just seemed worse so I left him. Maybe some tiny glasses would help...

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

 

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Posted by Armor_Aficionado on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 5:06 PM

Finally getting started on my Kurogane utility vehicle.  First WIP pcs:

 

 

 

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Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 11:08 PM

Looks good AA, nice work! 

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

 

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Posted by lostagain on Friday, September 17, 2021 7:42 AM

Cliff, that is a ripper! Great work with the 109, super finish and subtle weathering. It has all come togehter really well.

AA, good start on the Kurogane, I wasn't familiar with that one.

Kai and Nausicaa are getting closer

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  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, September 17, 2021 9:10 AM

A_A.Yes

L.A. thats looking real sharp .

 

 

 Nick.

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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, September 19, 2021 6:46 AM
Great finish on the "Ki-109" Cliff

 

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Sunday, September 19, 2021 6:37 PM

Piers: So cool, they're coming along great! 

TJ: Thanks! lol

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

 

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Posted by lostagain on Monday, September 20, 2021 6:40 AM

Getting closer, we are loaded up now

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