fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) The transformation, including modified Khee-Kha Art Product resin floats and an Arctic Decals set is completed. This plane operated on both, wheels and floats for the Tokyo Koku KK, transporting passengers. The WiP post is here: This seaplane civil version implies a number of modifications described in the construction article, that include -but are not limited to- reshaping and reposition of windows, deletion of military features, correction of kit's defects, addition of floats and involved struts, new home-modified engine and propeller, slight correction of elevators and ailerons, new interior, new set of civil marks and many small additional details (radiator, louvers, Pitots, etc.) As explained in the construction posting, the final inspiration came from the Arawasi blog which had an interesting post on the type (link in that WiP). My thanks to George Eleftheriou and his contacts for providing needed material to build a more accurate model. Edited April 13, 2018 by Moa to add info 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Excellent work Moa. Love that first image, very atmospheric. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Wow! I thought the 1st picture was of the REAL aircraft. Great photography and awesome model 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 More museum quality brilliance! I love your modelling skill and craft! A lovely aircraft, sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 stunning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Amazing modelling and evocative photography. Inspiring and humbling in equal parts. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 That is gorgeous, mate. I was watching you WIP. Very interesting. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Splendid modelling, and wonderfully evocative photos as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 That is a beauty! I never heard about this type but I do not know much about civil Japan airplanes between wars... Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 How very different and jolly well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 Your are all generously kind. Glad you enjoyed the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 These unusual types are fun to research and build, and they do extend the possibilities of kits, providing you are willing (or happy in my case) to work a bit more. They present some challenges, but there is always someone that would lend a hand for research and construction tips. That's why communities are important. I can't care less for the competitive aspects of this hobby, but I am very pleased to see how the product of collaborative work improves and benefits everybody. By pushing forward a bit those skills and research abilities, the horizon keeps expanding, and the flame of inspiration glows brighter. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Another nice civil plane Moa, very impressive result! Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 A few more before it goes in the box and to the walk-in closet hangar: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 That's a beautiful bit of modelling Great finish you've achieved 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Outstanding! Those photos could easily be mistaken for the real aircraft. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Absolutely lovely and terrific photography. I really like these inter-war types. Lots of character. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 that´s something different, sweet work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 That is superb. Love the photography as well. Can I ask what paint you used? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Vinnie said: That is superb. Love the photography as well. Can I ask what paint you used? Hi Vinnie Thanks! and of course: the old and trusty Alclad II. The nose is polished aluminium, the floats on white aluminium, and the rest in plain aluminium, all on a gloss black base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Lovely model and excellent photography of a type I had never heard of. Always learning on here. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Wonderful result, I very much enjoyed the WIP thread for this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Your photographic skills are at least as good as your modelling skill. A great build and beautiful photos! Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjaweijfopi4j48 Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 You are all extremely kind, thanks! To build a decent model is fun, but to see that fellow modelers may also enjoy it is very rewarding. You are indeed a warm and welcoming bunch. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Quite original and very well executed. Well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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