Japanese aircraft group build.

waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 12:05 PM

good painting job on that engine, welcome to the build.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 12:47 PM

Finished the major assembling with a few fit problems. Repaired them with Squadron White putty and a coat of primer. Fix any other putty problem and off to the paint shop.

Richard

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gwaihir

Member since
October 2003
From: Everett, WA

Posted by gwaihir on Thursday, September 15, 2005 9:17 AM

Wow Richard, That sucker is big! Looks good though. Can't wait to see it finished...
Leon

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:57 PM

Thanks Leon, it is rather large but fun to build.

For those interested, greatmodels.com have most of their 1/24 Thumpeter aircraft on sale for up to 50% off.

Richard

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:44 PM

oooooooooooh does that bring the flanker under $100 lol
Tongue [:P]

nope lol not that i have room for something that big anyway ROFL Mischief [:-,]

ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Friday, September 16, 2005 4:24 AM

btw i was such a Dumb Censored [censored]

(3 leter word for mule inserted here) today I got home with the paint for my Buffalo only to find i had grabbed DARK sea blue instead of the lighter color i need lol I bought the color you usually see Hellcats and such wearing DOH DOH DOH Banged Head [banghead]

why you ask am i taking this so hard??? my nearest hobby shop is over 35 miles away and I CAN'T DRIVE. ROFLMAO! ! !

why did i say today doh its 5:00 am arrrrgh its a new day and i'm waaaaaay overtired so dont mind my mild morning crazies my pillow is coming for me with a STRAITJACKET LOL Big Smile [:D]

ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Friday, September 16, 2005 1:03 PM

Digger,

I've finally finished some other builds and am able to get going. Since there are already several of Zero's, I'd like to switch to a Gekko type 11 Irving. Ther's alot of interior detail on the Tamiya kit which appeals to me. The Zero is cool, but a little basic. Will post some pics when I have something to show.

Jerry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 17, 2005 11:19 AM

Its a long way from being done but I just removed all the masking after painting the upper half so here is where I am.

Richard

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Saturday, September 17, 2005 1:29 PM

Nice paint job Richard, this ones definitely got potential.

Jerry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 19, 2005 1:32 PM

Thanks Jerry, here is some more. All I have left to do now is a little more detail, then decal and dullcoat. The canopy is just tacked on for the photos.

Richard

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Monday, September 19, 2005 5:09 PM

Looking outstanding Richard. Anf who said goo dthings come in small packages, Bigger rocks too! I love the amount of detail you have in it!

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Monday, September 19, 2005 6:03 PM

hey Ritch looking great looks like it's a bit of a beast sorta P-47ish cant wait to see it finished now if only i can get my pics up lol

ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Monday, September 19, 2005 6:58 PM

Can't wait ti see some decals Richard.

Well I finally got going on my "Irving"....Lots of clean up and, my personal favorite, filling injector holes. The CP's full of them. Most you probably won't see, but I'm going to try to get'm all. This cockpit is simply loaded with detail.

Cheers,

Jerry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 11:11 AM

Thanks for the nice words guys. Now for a real serious problem I ran into. When setting up to apply the decals the first one disintigrated while I was waiting for it to release from the backing. It was one of the upper wing decals and I have no 1/24 scale decals in my spares. I took the good one and scanned it into my computer and usiing Microsoft Publisher I was able to lay out and print all the decals I will need for this model. It will take three to five days for the ink to dry then a few overcoats and a couple of days for that to dry and then I will be able to continue on. So I will see you sometime next week with progress photos.

Richard

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Friday, September 23, 2005 11:44 AM

Sorry to here about your decals Richard, hope everything works out.

I'm now trying my first attempt at aotake coating. At the risk of exposing my age, I recall back in the 50's, my brother had a metal toy truck that was made in Japan and had a very strange metallic bluish green coating. I just wonder if, in fact, it was aotake. Probably not, but it sure reminds me of it. After all, it was for anti corrosion. Anyhoo, the Gekko CP has alot of aotake, and I came up with a custom mix that looks pretty close to me. Will post pics soon.

Jerry

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Friday, September 23, 2005 12:16 PM

i mixed a little turquoise with some green then used it to tint some future then painted the interior aluminum when it was drt i used my aotake mix over that it came out pretty well

ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 23, 2005 9:28 PM

Hey guys...things are looking good. All of the planes I have seen are inspiring...in fact I was wondering if I could join in...this is until May 06 right?

I have a 1/48 Ki-84 Hayate (Frank) that has been sitting collecting dust that I would like to toss into the mix. Besided it would get me away from that horrible DeHaviland Venom project I have been working on.

What say you boss man?

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cj95

Member since
August 2004
From: Mission, Texas

Posted by cj95 on Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:24 AM

Okay here are a couple of progress pics.

1st is in the midst of the weathering process

2nd is after wash is complete

Now to tackle that teeny tiny itsy bitsy 1/72 sale canopy Yuck [yuck]

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Sunday, September 25, 2005 11:28 AM

Looks good cj....nice and dirty....looks like you're on the home stretch.

Jerry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:43 PM

Looking good CJ. Well I was able to make my own decals so here are the finals.

Richard

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cj95

Member since
August 2004
From: Mission, Texas

Posted by cj95 on Sunday, September 25, 2005 2:30 PM

RIchard,

Nice one sir. Looks like a crisp clean build, and I'm glad you sorted out your decal issues.

Quick question....the Yellow on the leading edge....decal or paint? Question [?]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 25, 2005 3:55 PM

Thanks CJ I was fortunate with the decals as I happened to have some white decal paper. The leading edge is paint.

Richard

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dragonfly

Member since
September 2003
From: N.E. Ohio

Posted by dragonfly on Sunday, September 25, 2005 6:10 PM

Very very nice build Richard. That's on fine addition to the GB. Thanks for the pics.

Jerry

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 25, 2005 8:42 PM

Jerry,

Appreciate it. I am just glad everything came out allright.

Richard

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jboutin

Member since
December 2004
From: 288921 E, 5659868 N UTMz12, NAD83

Posted by jboutin on Monday, September 26, 2005 1:50 PM

Nice one Richard! I actually like it better than your zero for the Pearl Harbour GB (though both are excellent builds). Cool [8D]

JAY - fighting evil since 2:15pm, July 8,1976 -

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 26, 2005 3:45 PM

Thanks Jay,

I must say the George was a much more difficuilt build than the Zeke but it was enjoyable doing both. I must admit the George is much more colorful as the IJN Zeke is a basic one color aircraft.

Richard

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:15 PM

Richard, Nice looking George.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:28 PM

Thanks Waikong. I have had so much enjoyment with this group build and the Pearl Harbor group build that now that I have finished the three planes I have to find something else to build. The next GB I am in starts in November.

Richard

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:45 PM

There's a new SuperDetailed GB starting in Dec that I joined, maybbe you'll be interested in that. I do agree, GB gives me great incentive to finish a kit & share the experience.

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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PanzerWulff

Member since
November 2004
From: Salisbury Massachucetts USA

Posted by PanzerWulff on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 7:25 PM

hey rich that george came out great btw if ya just want a fun lil build try my mirror/mirror gb not many have jumped in so i'm running it until DEC 2006
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=47849
im havin fun and a few others are joining once they have the time no rushing no deadlines Big Smile [:D]

ACE??? you were NEVER an ace AN ace HOLE maybe! (Lister to Rimmer on BBC's RED DWARF) Chris"Hey GRAVITY still works"Gray

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