falconmod

I ment to post this in December since I started it in January, but I started a new job in November and things have gotten behind. I'd like to join the GB with a Hasegawa J2M3 Raiden.  I forgot to take picture the the beginning but this is what I have so far.

 

John

 

BK

Glamdring

While other projects are on hold, I decided to jump into the Type 16 this weekend.

 

 

There are 5 sprues, 2 of which are duplicates for suspension parts, handles, and other fiddly bits that are mirrored on both sides.  Unfortunately, my box shot of the sprues diaappeared from my phone, so I must jump forward to the weekend sessions' summary shots.

 

 

 

 

 

So far, this kit has been a joy to build, and is really just falling together.  I am trying to wrap my head around how the crew fits in this thing, because it is not very big at all compared to other builds I have made in the past. However, given some stories I heard about hotel rooms in Japan...

 

BK

cbaltrin

An update:

Finished painting the n1k1 and now getting decals on.

 

 

BK

BrandonK

Amazing how you can make such a small kit look so good. Nice work.B

Thanks BK.  It's a pretty good kit so that helps a little!

Making progress slowly. I've been focused on the Mustang trying to get it done and off the bench. I am pretty much ready for paint. I hope to start this paint work sometime late next week. This is a good kit and goes together without issue.

BK

Hey John, sounds good by me- just got you down! 

Guys keep up the good work! Bravo!!! 

Looking forward to the paint job on that, BK!

Ditto that--looking great BK!   

Glamdring

Looking forward to the paint job on that, BK!

 

The final construction is a slow dance but we are getting there. Canopy survived first masking attempt--stripped it and will try again...

N1K1 Masking Madness..

Green = Do not change

Red = Modified

Yellow = Needs Modified

That looks awesome CB! Looks like you've got things all planned out. 

Gents. Here is my 1/72 Tamiya N1K1 Shinden.

The Kit went together well; however, I had a small issue with the underwing cannon. The gun barrels are almost touching the landing gear doors. I must have been a bit careless when I glued the gun fairings to the bottom of the wing because I could not attach the port gun due to the gear door being in the way!  ...so there I was with a painted and decaled and clear coated model, with the gear attached (and most of the other easily broken off pieces) and a dremel with a small cutter bit in my hand, enlarging the opening in the gun fairing so I could squeeze in the gun barrel!  I also had an issue with the canopy fit, believe it or not...

Gamera,  Pls use first image for roster page. Thanks.

Nice job on the Shinden.  Looking at other builds and the instructions it sure looks like it's a tight fit between those gondola barrels and the gear doors.

keavdog

Nice job on the Shinden.  Looking at other builds and the instructions it sure looks like it's a tight fit between those gondola barrels and the gear doors.

 

Thank you keavdog!  Yes, Tight fit, and Tamiya did not do a great job ensuring this was not a problem area. But hey, it beats the hell out of a 1967 Airfix kit

Wow, great work on the Shinden. I know I say this alot, but you guys make those 72nd kits look far bigger and better than the scale suggets. Well done.!!!

BK

Top work all of you. I am about to start the camo on my Spit for the RAAF GB. As soon as that's done I will be starting on my Kate for this GB, and the Corsair for the Absent Friends GB. For an armour/figure modeler, I seem to be doing a lot of aircraft lately

BrandonK

Wow, great work on the Shinden

Thank you BK!

Looks awesome CB! I wouldn't worry too much about the gear door, I'd not have noticed it if you didn't point it out.

Will get you up Friday or this weekend!

Ferg: Sounds cool! Looking forward to it.

CB: Just got you up!!! Congrads on being the first to cross the finish line!!! 

BTW: Jack's been working his butt off on the badges- they should be up soon. My apologies that I didn't get moving on this sooner. 

Okay guys, Jack gave me the go ahead to post the new badges.

He did two and wasn't sure of which to go with so he's allowing me to post both- pick whichever appeals to you the most.  

BIG THANKS to him and Rock Baker for making this possible!

Gamera

CB: Just got you up!!! Congrads on being the first to cross the finish line!!! 

Thanks Gamera!

got paint and decals on.

now just nav lights and weathering and the canopy

John 

falconmod

got paint and decals on.

 

now just nav lights and weathering and the canopy

John 

 

BK

Yeah, super nice job on the paint! 

Please count me in too, no way I'm gonna miss another Japanese GB. 

Starting with a Hasegawa Ki-100 @ 1:48m which is currently begging to be built.

Cheers

Kostas

Arma Hobby has annouced a release for next month, the Nakajima Ki-84 in 72nd scale.

https://www.armahobby.com/70051-nakajima-ki-84-hayate-expert-set.html?utm_source=armahobbynews&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Ki-84&utm_term=Ki-84-announcement&utm_content=en

regards,

Jack

Kostas: Of course there's room for you! Just put you down! 

Jack: Looks like a nice kit, and 25 Euros, decent price too. 

Sorry guys about not being around, messed up my back at work. 

Thank looks worth getting! Thanks for the link!

jgeratic

Arma Hobby has annouced a release for next month, the Nakajima Ki-84 in 72nd scale.

https://www.armahobby.com/70051-nakajima-ki-84-hayate-expert-set.html?utm_source=armahobbynews&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Ki-84&utm_term=Ki-84-announcement&utm_content=en

 

regards,

Jack 

For Arma pricing, pretty sure us folks in North America use the one in parentheses.  The more expensive prices include VAT and is only collected from countries in the European Union.

regards,

Jack

Gamera mind signing me up? Think I'm finally over my years long modeling slump and feel like building again. I will be building a Pit Road 1/35 Type 87 armored car.

From the little information I could gather the armored car was a Vickers civilian model purchased by the Japanese and converted to military use.