[1/32 imcth Shinden]

I didn't keep a record for this one (I have built 4 of their kits). However, the P51 http://p51mustangbuild.tumblr.com/ wasabout 70 hours, so 70 - 80 on this one.

[1/32 imcth Shinden]

Glass case with mirror floor!

[1/32 imcth Shinden]

These are amazing "skeleton" kits

The real thing

The model

Nose cone

Wing

Cockpit

Power train

The finished model

My complete build log (with many more photos) is here http://shindenbuildlog.tumblr.com/

[1/32 Kyūshū J7W Shinden (震電, “Magnificent Lightning”) by imcth]

My obsession with the amazing imcth "Fine Structure" models has finally run out of steam!
I have just finished their Shinden, having previously built the ASM Zero, P51D Mustang and Bf109G.
This is my build log http://shindenbuildlog.tumblr.com/
I hope you enjoy it

I decided to write my build log in one gigantic burst after finishing the project. I find this is more effective than a "real time' episodic account and is much easier on the author (me) and the reader (you)

[1/32 Mitsubishi Zero Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

Here's my latest removed

[1/32 P51D Mustang by imcth of Tokyo]

Here's the imcth bf109F

Another blog link removed because there is nothing here to inspect

[1/32 Fine Structure Bf 109F]

This is my 3rd imcth "Fine Structure" model. These are without doubt the best models kits available today. Forget plastic. Get brave. Give them a try!

[1/32 Mitsubishi Zero Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

My Mustang is finished. removed

[1/32 P51D Mustang by imcth of Tokyo]

My 1/32 imcth P51D is finished - phew!

Here's by build blog removed

Having now built the Zero and Mustang, I've ordered their Bf109 and Shinden, so stay tuned!

[1/32 Mitsubishi Zero Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

Here it is - the new kit from imcth. It looks sensational. My order is in!
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[1/32 Mitsubishi Zero Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

I have updated and reformatted my Mustang blog to make it easier to read the latest progress without having to wade through the entire "story so far"

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[1/32 Mitsubishi Zero Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

Meanwhile here are a few "teasers" removed

[1/32 Mitsubishi Zero Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

I'll post some pics as soon as I set up a Photobucket account. I thought I'd be able to upload my pics direct from my laptop

[1/32 Mitsubishi Zero Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

The Zero was my first "fine structure" kit by imcth of Tokyo. These are extraordinary kits, with the aircraft structure in photo-etched stainless steel and engine, undercarriage, weapons, etc in cast white metal. They are VERY different, present interesting challenges and build into superb works of art.

I wrote a blog of my build on Tumblr. You can see it here:

I am now building imtch's P-51 Mustang and blogging the build here:

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[1/32 P-51 Mustang Fine Structure kit by imcth, Tokyo]

The P51 Mustang is my second "fine structure" kit by imcth of Tokyo, my first being their Mitsubishi Zero. These are extraordinary kits, with the aircraft structure in photo-etched stainless steel and engine, undercarriage, weapons, etc in cast white metal. They are VERY different, present interesting challenges and build into superb works of art.

I am writing a blog of my build on Tumblr. You can see it here: blog link removed