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Imperial Japanese Navy tank
Posted by constructor on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 1:47 AM

From the bench, I have just finished Dragon's Type 2 (Ka-Mi) Japanese Navy tank. A rather easy built. I just wished they have more interior detail instead of just some parts here and there. Fit was very good. For its price, it should. An interesting armor for my collection.

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Posted by TD4438 on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 4:02 AM

Outstanding effort.I love the flag on the turret.Nice spot of color.

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Posted by jetmodeler on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:09 AM

Excellent job. The weathering looks outstanding.

 

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:18 AM

Beautiful work! I too love the weathering. I think this is the first time I've seen this kit built up, thanks for posting!

Just waiting for a pair of pontoons to pick up mine.

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

 

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Posted by spacepacker on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:30 AM

Excellent paint work, love the finish.  ( Have you noticed the broken joint on the starboard track? )Whistling

I really wish I could get my painting as good as you haveYes...cheers....Kenny

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Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:37 AM

I imagine it would be hard to see any interior in that tiny tank. That being said, nice job on the weathering and building up something unusual.

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 Eric 

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Posted by BaBill212 on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 1:39 PM

Great subject,,, excellent job on it too....  very nice!

Enjoy the ride!

 

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Posted by Hercmech on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 1:41 PM

Very cool build and cool subject


13151015

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Posted by psstoff995's lbro on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:33 PM

Nice work! I think the propellers could use a little weathering. Although I don't know very much about (bronze?). 

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Posted by constructor on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:42 PM

psstoff995's lbro

Nice work! I think the propellers could use a little weathering. Although I don't know very much about (bronze?). 

I'm still looking for any reference to the props but I guess I will end up with some mud. Thanks" psstoff995's lbro"

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Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, September 15, 2011 11:16 AM

Nice to see one of these get built up. Nothing to add to what's already been mentioned except to say good job! Beer

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Posted by Bronto on Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:01 PM

Very well done!

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Posted by Subhuman1 on Thursday, September 15, 2011 5:13 PM

Very nice bit of work there Constructor! looks great! I agree with the flag being just the right splash of colour to make this build pop!

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Posted by the doog on Thursday, September 15, 2011 6:14 PM

Outstanding piece of work. A unique subject and very well-executed!

I like the color--it says "DON'T SHOOT ME!" Big Smile

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Posted by rtvmodeler on Thursday, September 15, 2011 7:11 PM

Yes Excellent work friend!

Regards,
Rodolfo

Current Project:

Figures from Dragon, "German 6th Army, Stalingrad 1942-1943", 1/35

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Friday, September 16, 2011 8:46 AM

Gamera

Beautiful work! I too love the weathering. I think this is the first time I've seen this kit built up, thanks for posting!

Just waiting for a pair of pontoons to pick up mine.

It's out with pontoons: http://www.cyber-hobby.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=9967

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, September 16, 2011 11:19 AM

Thanks Rob!!!

Looks fantastic! I'll wait a year or so till the price drops before I pick one up but still this is what I've been looking for.

Thanks again Rob!

Cliff

 

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

 

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Posted by tankboy51 on Friday, September 16, 2011 11:53 AM

Great looking model.  I'll be looking at this post when the one I have works it's way into the build rotation.  It might have just been pushed up a bit thanks to your build.  Now to get the one with the pontoons!

Doug

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Posted by Geist on Friday, September 16, 2011 12:26 PM

Gamera

Thanks Rob!!!

Looks fantastic! I'll wait a year or so till the price drops before I pick one up but still this is what I've been looking for.

Thanks again Rob!

Cliff

 

 

This being a "White Box" release waiting a year probably won't be a good idea, it's likely to be NLA by then.

 

 

Erik

On the bench: Italeri Leopard 1A2 correction build with Perfect Scale turret and Eduard PE

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Posted by Gamera on Friday, September 16, 2011 12:54 PM

Ack, I hate to spend that much on one model. Well, last week was my birthday so I suppose I could treat myself to something cool.

Thanks Erik!

 

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

 

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Friday, September 16, 2011 5:45 PM

I've got to go with Erik on this one. Although it may be reissued in the future, the tendency is to make a limited run of the white boxes, charge a lot of money and then let modelers regret waiting too long to buy one.

This is a "get it while you can" model.

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Posted by SprueOne on Saturday, September 17, 2011 3:58 PM

very fine build and paint, Constructor 

 

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Posted by constructor on Saturday, September 17, 2011 4:48 PM

SprueOne

very fine build and paint, Constructor 

 

Thanks SprueOne and all those who replied to this post. It really made the built more interesting. I think Dragon heard all the clamoring for the pontoon.

Noli

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Posted by terry35 on Saturday, September 17, 2011 5:46 PM

Constructor Sir, I am blown away by your finish on this one,first class. I'm saving your images as reference for when I get to mine, truly inspiring work.

 

Terry.

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Posted by constructor on Sunday, September 18, 2011 4:14 PM

terry35

Constructor Sir, I am blown away by your finish on this one,first class. I'm saving your images as reference for when I get to mine, truly inspiring work.

 

Terry.

Thanks terry35. Now we can get on with our lives now that the ka-mi with pontoons is out. I hate Dragon!

Noli

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Sunday, September 18, 2011 5:20 PM

They probably fully intended to issue this kit with pontoons but knew they would get sales with just the tank and then those who had to have it will buy it with pontoons as well. One kit, two sets of sales.

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Posted by Gamera on Sunday, September 18, 2011 7:43 PM

Well, I just got rid of those 'Dragon Dollars' that were burning up my pocket by ordering the Cyberhobby kit with the pontoons and the Sherman 'Jumbo' they have announced for early next year. Angel

Hope mine comes out half as good as yours Constructor.

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

 

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Posted by constructor on Monday, September 19, 2011 7:04 AM

Gamera

Well, I just got rid of those 'Dragon Dollars' that were burning up my pocket by ordering the Cyberhobby kit with the pontoons and the Sherman 'Jumbo' they have announced for early next year. Angel

Hope mine comes out half as good as yours Constructor.

Better, I'm sure Gamera. Good luck on your built. Be careful whenbuilding the gun mount do not use to much cement or the gun might not elevate. (Earlier post)

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 12:35 PM

I did the same thing several days ago when I first saw CH's announcement on HyperScale's Tank Talk. A lot of money, but still less than half of what Fine Molds IJA tank kits went for when they first came out.

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Posted by stcat on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 1:38 PM

Ditto on the weathering.  The temptation must have been great to slather on the mud, but it's perfect the way you did it.  The rusting on the joints is not overwhelmed and becomes a great focal point.

Great job!  I learned something from this.

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