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Post by SteveM on Aug 28, 2022 7:02:38 GMT
Thanks all , your too kind
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Post by SteveM on Aug 28, 2022 7:19:19 GMT
Steve, the bright aluminium is from which brand please? It looks good imo. AG, the aluminium is Revell 90 Silver spray paint. Applying it is a bit nerve racking as after experimenting on an old model I found you have to lay it on from about 30cm in one wet coat. It'll seem to puddle and go dark but dries thin and almost smooth. I also give it a good shake, warm the tin for 5 minutes in hot water, shake again then go for it.
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wouter
Plastic connoissuer
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Post by wouter on Aug 28, 2022 8:42:01 GMT
I'm very pleased to see this one back at the bench Steve. Nice coats of paint, there's something to those Ki's in their bare aluminium finish
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Post by SteveM on Sept 1, 2022 19:48:43 GMT
Had a day off work and DIY so spent a few hours applying decals. They went on really well and conformed well to the compound curves with the help of Micro Set and Sol. I'll leave this overnight before washing it down with warm water before sealing with TS clear. I've never really liked the look of WWII Japanese aircraft , especially NMF but this one has changed my mind completely. Getting there now B)
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Post by Boots on Sept 1, 2022 20:02:15 GMT
Thats looking rather splendid in that fancy outfit Steve..........top decalage sir
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 1, 2022 20:44:56 GMT
What a beauty! Love it, Steve.
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Post by bwilt on Sept 1, 2022 21:18:13 GMT
Nice colorful plane..
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 1, 2022 23:01:08 GMT
Very splendid.
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Post by Paul B on Sept 2, 2022 3:58:20 GMT
What isn't to like about that
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Post by PorcoRosso on Sept 2, 2022 7:21:01 GMT
Looking extremely good, Steve.
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Post by SteveM on Sept 3, 2022 14:04:42 GMT
Thanks for the great comments fellas. May I present to you my completed Hien finished to represent Captain Teruhiko Kobayashi's 244th Air Group in February 1945. This is remarkable on two counts; 1) without a doubt this is the best engineered 1\72 kit I've built, amazing fit and fun too 2) the second time in years that I've finished a group build within the timescale Pics.
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wouter
Plastic connoissuer
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Post by wouter on Sept 3, 2022 14:06:31 GMT
wow, finished already. Nice one Steve. And I like it's base, makes it even cooler.
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Post by SteveM on Sept 3, 2022 14:13:16 GMT
Thanks matey. The base is one I use quite a bit so you'll see it again no doubt
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Post by Paul B on Sept 3, 2022 14:18:48 GMT
Fantastic build there Steve, and yes the base is very fitting too
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Post by PorcoRosso on Sept 3, 2022 17:08:11 GMT
Looks absolutely great, Steve. Excellent base you've made.
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 3, 2022 19:14:29 GMT
Steve, that is a beautiful Ki-61! I also love the work you did on the base.
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Post by Boots on Sept 3, 2022 20:09:48 GMT
That is truely gorgeous mucker.......the base is fantastic and sets of the bird beautifully
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Post by dukemaddog on Sept 3, 2022 22:11:42 GMT
Magnificent work Steve! Way to go!
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Post by tommygunn on Sept 4, 2022 2:42:59 GMT
Excellent result. Colours look fantastic.
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Post by bwilt on Sept 4, 2022 21:41:01 GMT
Lovely looking plane and base!!
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