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Hi, I'm joining this GB with this; I think I started this build sometimes last year.. Honestly I forgot what kind of plan I got for this kit. The F-4E PE left over I kept inside the box is a clue that I did plan something. I remembered I add recast side panel details from other resin set for F-4, and engine face in order to add Gene's seamless intake method. Blurred but you can see the intake splitter strakes from styrene sheet and needle AOA probe. I also added several wirings on the cockpit And the engine pressure gauge (?) Wires and styrene sheet also on the wheel wells Cheers, Mario
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Hi Everyone This is the old Hasegawa 1/48 scale P-38F and it’s been sitting half completed on the shelf of doom, collecting dust and unpainted for about 7 years. It’s had a pretty rough upbringing and I can’t recall the number of times it’s been dropped and damaged quite badly at times. I was going to get rid of it about three months ago, but I decided to use it as painting practice for my Tamiya P-38 instead. The painting went better than expected, so I persevered and finally managed to get it over the line. I am quite pleased to be honest with the look of it, hopefully the Tamiya kit won’t fight back as much. Don’t forget to weight the nose if you’re doing one of these. Thanks for looking, kind regards Trace
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While doing further cleaning I came across a Hurricane Mk. II D from Hasegawa and after checking the contents of the bag because the box was gone, it turned out that the hanging cannons were missing. I already had a few extras purchased for the model, but not being able to make a "D" version I decided to take a look at the documentation I had and see what extras were in stores. I was interested in the offer from Montex-mask in which I found an interesting camouflage option for the "C" version so it will be created from this set. Originally it was supposed to be Hurrican Mk. II B from Polish Squadron and for it I had bought tracing paper from SP-DECAL, unfortunately life verified this idea. And to complete my happiness, I bought to the as-is condition in a pouch: - montex-mask K48257 - masks from AMLM 49031 - barrels from Master AM-48-085 - board from Yahu Models A4807 And in the found model bag I already had: - CMK No. 4011 - CMK No. 4012 - AIRES 4478 - EDUARD 49536 - QUICKBOOST QB 48 066 I'll see what comes out of it, a lot of extras so it will be a lot of fun too.
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G'day people, After ummimg and aaghing I decided I would join in this GB with the Hasegawa 1/48 kit. nobody else has been foolhardy enough to join in with this kit as although it once ruled the roost in terms of detail and accuracy, it also has a fearsome reputation for being a nightmare to build that makes the Airfix 1/48 Buccaneer kit seem like a doddle (actually I thought the Bucc was actually pretty easy to assemble FWIW) such that many a Has Kitty has languished in people's stashes. I am sure that plenty of people are probably trying to offload it now that Tamiya have provided an easier option. Since I have been amassing loads of AM for this kit over the years, this looks like a perfect excuse to build it. Firstly, the box and bits, I made a start today by preparing the forward fuselage halves for the replacement resin tub by removing the moulded locating ledges and removing the section of the cockpit access steps that protrude from m the inside of the left fuselage as this would foul the resin tub The final job for today was to start assembling the intake sub-assemblies by cleaning up the ejector pin marks from the forward intake sections and filling the seams on the rear duct sections. cheers, Pappy
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Finished my what if/Anime Spitfire Mk.IX in 1:48 from Revell/Hasegawa. It was fun to make another Spitfire (this is my fifth one). I will try to look for some more, if my German aircraft interest doesn't sabotage my search. I used decals from two Xtradecals decal sheets for the letters. Insignia came from the Airfix 48th Spitfire Mk.I and also from an Xtradecal wing roundels sheet.
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' Hi Folks. Figured I'd best introduce myself, after arriving here. Started building my first AIRFIX kits around a full-year before the Beatles released their 1968 "White Album" By the time Jimi Hendrix had passed, I'd built pretty much the full AIRFIX range (all scales) Revell's (H-285) 1/48th B.25 Mitchell was a 1968 release that I bought & built brand new, too I can remember that, as I'd built it before we even got/had our first pet-dog (a beautiful Boxer !) As a kid, couldn't fathom as to "why" my new O/D "Doolittle" B.25 was so vast/huge when compared to my regular fayre kits & "why" THAT newsagent carried weird stock (FROG He.219) Some more embarrasing strong recollections which give away my age... I was building an Airfix Ki-46 Dinah, whilst watching an original transmission of "Peyton Place" Glueing fuselage-halves on the Airfix Short Sunderland, when a young Barry Norman came on BBC, saying "And now we'll show some excerpts from the forthcoming U/A film "Battle of Britain" Down went the Sunderland (on the carpet) & "Help yourself everbody, there's no fighter-escort" was heard, uttered for the very first time (for me) by the late, great Christopher Plummer. Saw the film at the cinema a few months later, twice, on initial release & the queues outside were Biblical ! I gave up building around 1976 (FROG's demise, too) - Girls, Exams, Girls, Guitars, Girls, M/cycles, Girls ! Two kits alone kept my (kit) interest on life-support - Heller dH-Vampire & a 1/32 Revell P.51-B Latter, as my Church nagged me to build a kit "Below £2.50" for the forthcoming Eisteddfod competition Never understood "how" I won 1st-prize with my Essex based"Shangri-La", as a guy had built a superb HMS Victory (large Airfix), complete with rigging & super-paint, yet only came 2nd, which frankly, baffled me, as he'd put a lot of work in. Then, aside from THAT brief blip on the radar, it was back to Girls, Guitars, Girls & M/cycles (& Girls !) but NO kits Casting back a mo'..... By 1971, I'd already built my 2nd Airfix Short Stirling, a plane I was literally obsessed with (then & since) 14-years later (summer 1985) the pretty-wife & I had a fortnight away (2 locations) in Cornwall Then, "Palitoy" had Airfix in their 'death-grip' & the "Buy one get one free" era was in (but I wuz still "off kits") By chance, whilst out riding, we stopped for Diet Coke's & Cornish Ice-creams (both) at some shop or other. Walked in & the place was "wall to wall" with Airfix & this (hitherto) unheard of B.O.G.O.F crazy deal. Guy was triple-scooping Cornish ice, whilst wife groaned "Bloody Airfix $hit", with me, cast back in mists of time Alpha in me kicked-in & asked - "Do you by ANY chance have the series.7 Short Stirling ?" "It's on the shelves somewhere" - "No it's NOT, I've looked twice already", followed by him saying.... "Hang on, I'll go upstairs & check the stockroom" (which, given 100-kits on sale downstairs, gave hope) "Yes. Here it is. Last one in stock" - "Great, I'll have it" - "Erm NO, YOU WON'T" (with me saying "Why not ?") "No. You have to buy one first, off the shelves - I can't let you have it, unless you buy one. That's the deal" Exasperated to the max (with both him & 'Palitoy's rules), I got rattled & said.... "Listen Guy !" "I've got a Kawasaki Z.1000 outside, NO LUGGAGE SPACE & I don't wanna be saddled with dross I don't need" But he, the newsagent/large shopkeeper 'stuck to his Palitoy guideline sheet' (Jobsworth) & was adamant. Losing my rag, I went... "Alright, I'll buy THIS ($hit) but I don't want it AT ALL" - picking-up an RAF 1/44th VC.10 "Now can I have the Short Stirling & you can put THIS unwanted dross (VC.10) back, as I've got no room for it" He burst out laughing (embarrassed) & said, "God, you must want that kit badly". (Like, does a bear soil the woods ?) Nostalgia does funny things to people... We lugged that bloody Stirling kit around for the rest of the fortnight. Awkward, as we did an additional 1,000+ miles To add insult to injury, when we got back (chalet), it had TWO sets of wings & NO tailplanes - (Jeeez = Trun, France !) 1988, started going to the "Southern-Expo" at my namesake, then joined the Hornchurch IPMS for 10-years. Built-up a crazy sized vast kit-collection & kept buying & selling, over the years, upgrading etc Didn't help remotely that the Wife's Dad (a Police officer) had a lovely 'holiday-home' at Pakefield, near Lowestoft Practically "lived" at the Hannant's Trafalgar St warehouse, (before Oulton) & spent a shedload between 1986-1995 there. Attended ALL the IPMS shows (whilst a club-member), plus airshows & touring European battlefields (same Kawasaki, w/mates) Went to many airshows, i.e "Fighter Meet" (North Weald) with Carmel.Z - (some of you will know him from Colindale, Hendon ?) Had kids, moved away - Still had the kids & things went very quiet, as I live in a fairly remote area, now Lurked on here for around 9-10 years - Finally took the plunge & registered on the 30th Dec' - (came thru today, 1st-Jan'22) Mainly been in 'hoarder mode' up till recently, as family members & 1/48th made up kits tend to clash ! Mainly into Bombers & large Transport a/c, but mostly Bombers, with B.26 Marauders & Short Stirlings being my faves. Do have quite a few armour kits - mostly 1990's & 2000's Tamiya 1/35th & a few trucks, too. Lastly - Happy New Year folks ('Hawny') P.S ; Went to "the dark-side" (diecast) from around 2004-2015, but prices (on good stuff) got silly. A few of my elderly kits, ageing just like me ! Hornchurch_Aerodrome, on Flickr Hornchurch_Aerodrome, on Flickr
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Been a while since I've posted as I've been busy with sorting out the house. Major works going on since May and now my builder has covid so i've cleared the decks in the workshop for some light building. So I know i'll get a ribbing for this thats for sure but what the hell (Tiger on Temp hold ------- Dont worry, i'll be back on it soon) Quite a few years ago popped down to see Ant Phillips @AntPhillips and the generous chap gave me this little kit as a gift. It had been started but not very much at all - you could say more taken off the sprues than any real building. I've played with this kit over the years and chopped it about with a view of making one of the Dutch Airforce Vipers that i have seen and worked with whilst on tour. I've got some decals and AM bits to pop into this build, I missed the GB as i couldn't commit, just too much work going on in the house. Aires Office area that i'll use. Pilot torso is from the kit, helmet is from the Hasegawa F-16D block 50 kit, made some alterations of the figure. Life vest etc Had models wheel wells, these were fun as the one part that was assembled was the intake - I had to take it apart to get the nose gear bay in and had much fun in doing so, the plastic had became very brittle over the years. Eduard wheels made for the tamiya kit but fit a treat with some modifacation to the kit hubs. Tail end, Wolfpack resin for the Tamiya kit - extended parabrake , altered to fit the Hasegawa kit. It was only slightly wider than the Hasegawa tail so a touch of sanding back was required. A few bits to hang off the pylons - Eduard Brassin bits. Modified ECM 131 pylon, cut down drop tank centre line pylon. It will get some sway braces yet . Wingtip launchers, LAU-128's for AIM120's Robbed from a another Hasegawa F-16 kit. Flaps cut out so I can drop them later. Back end details - PW exhaust i think ? And the decals , stencils from for a Greek F-16 look to be the same as the Dutch Vipers, these are very well detailed decals. Lets see what an Armour modeller can do with this little lot !! Enjoy.
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Absolutely no idea who came-up with 'Gentlemans Scale' but it makes me smile every time I read it !! Started just before Christmas as a 'Mojo Restorer', loved the build and paintwork, gave me a great excuse to drag-out all my Starfighter reference books - yeah, 'books' remember them ?. Built straight from the box with no additives, just glue. Paints are all Tamiya, Xtracolour and Humbrol enamels - remember them too ? - decals are from the kit and a thirty-five year old Microscale sheet. There's really very little else to say, IMHO this is still the best 1:72 F-104 kit available and impressed me so much that I went and brought my (untouched) Hasegawa 1:72 F-14A to the bench, which I'll begin once the weather here cools-off a little, we're getting close to 30c here most days with almost no wind, so the paint is drying on the airbrush needle !! Please feel free to ask any questions, hurl any abuse or make any comments. All the best from NZ. Ian.
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At the same time as I started building my F-8 Crusader I also started on a replacement for my ancient Hasegawa F11F-1 but did not finish it. I need to finish off the paintwork before starting the decs. Here is a bit of background:- Grumman had a virtually unbroken run of success in the field of naval fighters from prior to WWII to the F9F Panther and Cougar, though admittedly both the F7F and F8F had relatively small production runs due to a combination of the end of the war and the introduction of jets. If we ignore the F10F Jaguar which introduced variable wing sweep but never entered service production, then their next production aircraft was the F11F-1 Tiger which D&S describes as an aircraft which is little know and seldom mentioned. At the start of the 1950's both the USN and the USAF did not have a genuine supersonic aircraft in service, though by 1954 the USAF had the F-100, F-101 and the F-102 in the pipeline and the Navy likewise had both the F-8 Crusader and the “improved F3H” that would become the F-4 Phantom. However it was clear that neither of the Navy planes would be entering service for some time so according to the Naval Fighters book, they decided to order some Grumman Tigers as a stopgap. This design started life as a further development of the Panther/Cougar line and was initially called the F9F-9 though in 1956 it was renamed the F11F-1 Tiger. Powered by the Wright J65, a version of the British Sapphire engine it was apparently the first aircraft designed with an “Area Ruled” fuselage, and when an afterburner was fitted to the engine it was capable of Mach 1.1, maybe 1.2 depending on which source you believe. The 3 prototypes and first 39 production aircraft had a short nose but the main production batch of 157 had a longer nose with a radome, although the radar was never fitted. First deliveries were in March 1957 and production ended in December 1958 as it was outclassed by the F-8 which was entering service not long after the first of the Tigers. The re-engined F11F-1F was much faster (Mach 2) but was also heavier and thirstier and was not considered any improvement on the F-8 so was not ordered. By Grumman standards I guess the F11F was not a success! Cheers Pete
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Hello! After the F, the last Phantom of my collection closed by the Hasegawa kit. The Hasegawa Wild Weasel version is well known, but not far from being perfect: This is what I did (almost) to put this kit my "personal acceptable standard": - inner part of both air intakes reshaped. Hasegawa completely forgot this portion of the kit: - Underside additional louvres opened: at rest, these hatches are down with a RBF tag attached to them; - Wheel wells changed by aftermarket resin kits (AIRES if I remember well); - Resin wheels; - Airbrakes lowered; - flaps lowered; - AIRES cockpit set. - Taurus canopy; - Wing slats cut-off and re-glued; - resin exhausts; - I added some extra plates to the rear fuselage "hot area" which is too simplistic on the original kit; ...and most important, adding the belly straps underside, retrofitted to all WW Phantoms and some "E" . Strange that Hasegawa has omitted this detail but I think that this is for money saving, as all Hasegawa kits are molded similarly. These modifications are time consuming and not easy but add to the model another realistic touch. Missiles are aftermarket (Brassin, Hasegawa doesn't offer any weapon load) they are absolutely stunning and the ECM pod (AN/ALQ 101) is homemade, the Hasegawa one sold separately in a set in very difficult to find now. I decided to go for a classic European 1 wraparound scheme, colors are faded to reflect the scale effect. On the aircraft I chose, some extra patches of paints (OD???) were added on top of the basic camouflage in the nose/right air intake. Decals come partially from the MILSPEC 72-007 sheet, which is really disappointing (e.g. the white shadowing on the "SP" letters are wrongly oriented, etc...). I kept only some stencils, squadron emblem and national roundels, the rest is home made. Here are the pix: The real thing: My interpretation: Critics most welcome, enjoy!
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Hi, This is my build for 2022, an SBD-3 Dauntless during the Batlle of Midway. I used an Hasegawa buy on 2003: Decals: The advantage of the kit, you have photo etch inside for the dive brake: My accessories, Eduard, KMC, Squadron sets: Cheers SPang
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Hi comrades! I'm start the Ki-49 build. This build will include the Eduard brass and canopy masks and some scratch additions. So far, the fuselage interior assembled and ready for painting. The main wheel wells interior is totally absent in the kit and Eduard set, so I built it totally from scratch. And without references. Thanks for looking
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Hello! Here is my second and last incursion in the 32eme world with this old Hasegawa kit (almost 30 years!) . The kit provides an excellent basis to add a pretty fair amount of details: Riveting and engraved panel lines, a cockpit reshaped with both Waldron Products and Verlinden sets, and most important, the complete review of the L/G and flaps areas way too simple and wrong on the original model. I opened the left oil cooler area to show some details inside. I didn't want to spend more money ointe engine, I just added the necessary tubing and wiring. The color scheme is quite classic and well known, the US Navy three-tone camouflage applied to some VF-27 birds with the big "cat mouth". Pictures of the real aircraft are very few as USS Princeton was sunk. The paint is faded to reflect the Pacific sun and combat punishment, all the markings are done with airbrush/brush, the only decals are the kill marks and servicing stencils. Hope you will enjoy!
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This one was started at least five years ago but then languished in primer for ages. It finally got to this stage but before the F-4 STGB, so was ineligible: The main jobs left are seat belts, exhausts and decals so there shouldn't be any problem getting it finished in KUTA.
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Hasegawa 1/72 P1Y1 Ginga done in the markings of 522nd kokutai. Ginga is among the cleanest and sleekest looking bombers of WWII, IMO. The kit is still good despite its age. But, as to be expected, the decals are in bad shape. Anyway, I found masking and painting Japanese aircraft markings to be quite simpler than other nation's. One added benefit is the ability to weather them. This model is also my experiment at achieving worn and chipped paint. For this, hair spray was applied over aluminium-painted surface, then a heavily faded green paint went in, and the unfaded green was the last to go. The top dark green layer was applied in a way that leaves the faded layer underneath to show through. In addition to chipping by hair spray, I also used brush to add finer chipping. Nanond
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I just wrapped my 21st model of the year, this awesome MK44H-0 Whiteknight "Prototype" in 1/20 scale from Hasegawa as part of the Maschinen Krieger property. The kit was pretty much built out of the box, with the only changes are the replacement of the kit vinyl tubes with metal coil springs. It was textured with Tamiya putty and painted with AK Real Color and Tamiya paint. I weathered it with Ammo Oilbrushers and enamel effects. Comments and criticism welcomed as always!
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I have to admit when I started this build in September I didn’t think I would have it finished by the end of the year. Not because the kit is a hard build but because I am normally a slow builder, this is my first 32nd scale kit and I was intending trying some new techniques. The kit is the Hasegawa Ju 87-G built as a G2 W.Nr. 494221 of 10/SG2 Using EagleCal decals. The cockpit was enhanced using Eduard PE, scratch built details, HG seatbelts and brass gun barrels. The 37mm canons also got some details and alu barrels. For painting I used a combination of Tamiya and Vallejo acrylics with the odd Humbrol enamel thrown in. The full build is detailed in the WIP section “Building a Kanonen Vogel” if anyone is interested with more pictures of the cockpit and other bits. Anyway here are the pictures, I hope you like it and thanks for looking. Thanks for looking and best wishes for 2022.
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Hi guy new member here I want to show you guy my newest project. I know there is a lot of incredible Nagato builds out there so i want my Nagato to be difference. So I took the inspiration from the opening scene from the famous WW2 movie " Tora Tora Tora" and recreated into 1/350 scale. It took me an good amount of time and effort to pull this off. In the end more than 450+ figures were use and I most proud is the stern of the ship were in 1939 Yamamoto became commander in chief of the Combined Fleet. I scratch built the entire Marine Band on that one. Thank you for watching and be safe wherever you are and keep modeling. Cheers from Viet Nam
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Hasegawa venerable 1:72 Nakajima A6M2-N, floatplane version of the famous A6M2 Zero. The kit is still quite nice despite its age, but the decals have become yellow and brittle. As a result, I masked and painted nearly all the markings, except the tail code and some tiny text decals. Nanond
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Hello everyone, I don't often get around to sharing my models but I felt this one deserved it because of the story. I have a great interest in 30 Squadron as a relative served in the Squadron in the twenties and thirties. I'm slowly working my way through the Squadron's many aircraft; this one stood out. The history Born in Vancouver, British Columbia in April 1920, James H. ‘Jimmy’ Whalen took interest in aviation as a boy and graduated from secondary school in June 1938. He quickly joined the Commonwealth Air Training Programme, learning to fly in Ottawa, Ontario, receiving his wings in January 1941. In 1941 Jimmy flew Spitfires over England with 129 Squadron, taking aprt in fighter sweeps and downing 3 Bf-109s. Meanwhile, 30 Squadron suffered heavy blows in combat over Crete and were subsequently posted to Alexandria, Egypt on night defence duties. With the Japanese entering the war in December 1941, making huge and rapid strides against British Empire territories in southeast Asia, there was a sudden need for fighter strength to defend the eastern empire. Jimmy volunteered for a posting, and three weeks later (January 3rd, 1942), he was flying across Africa co-piloting a DC-3. In February he arrived with 30 Squadron at Port Sudan. At this stage, the Squadron was preparing to move to Asia to tackle the Japanese threat and was familiarising with new aircraft. Here he met another volunteer pilot from North America - Don Geffene - who flew had joined the RAF before the US entered the war, fighting with 71 Squadron (one of the "Eagle Squadrons"). On 27th February, 30 Squadron and a complement of new Hurricane Mk IIs (mostly IIBs, but also some IICs) were loaded aboard HMS Indomitable. None of the pilots had ever taken off from an aircraft carrier before! The Squadron disembarked on March 6th at Colombo, the Ceylonese capital - which they were stationed to defend. Ceylon was a crucial node in the Indian Ocean sea lanes and its protection was vital to Allied shipping. Less than a month later, a Japanese carrier strike force was bearing down on Ceylon. On 5th April 1942, 120 Japanese aircraft attacked the island - outnumbering and outclassing the defenders with their "Zero" fighters. 30 Squadron engaged in a desperate defence and this is where Whalen found fame. From a patrol above Colombo, Jimmy dived into a formation of Type 99 "Val" bombers, claiming two - before swiftly claieming a third in another dive attack. A frantic air fight was whirling above Colombo, in which 17 RAF airmen were killed and 11 injured. Tragically, Jimmy's friend Don Geffene was amongst those killed. With six kills to his name, Jimmy now qualified as an Ace. This was a much-needed good news story at a difficult time in the war, and an RCAF photographer and reported were dispatched. A comic strip was published (see the link below), and several press shots were taken - one of which is attached to this listing and shows Whalen posing in front of his Hurricane IIB. Whalen's war continued for a further two years. He spent time fighting in India and Burma in 17 Squadron and later 32 Squadron, where he partook in fighter-bomber missions. Sadly Jimmy died in April 1944, hit by ground fire flying a 34 Sqn. Hurricane Mk. IIC defending Kohima, Assam. Jimmy was awarded the DFC and is buried at Kohima Commonwealth Military Cemetery. Jimmy's story is documented in full on the Whalen family website, where I found most of the information and you can see the comic strip - click here. Information about 30 Squadron is from John E. Hamlin's "Flat Out - The Story of 30 Squadron Royal Air Force". The model This is the Hasegawa kit - a lovely build. I have used an Eduard PE harness, detailed the cockpit with wiring, added Eduard resin wheels and a few other additions too. Paint finish is airbrushed Xtracrylix, followed by Mig Oilbrushers and washes, then some chipping fluid, then a light mist coat of acrylic, and some chipping. I decided on a 'sky blue' underside following much debate with myself and staring at photos.
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Good day to all, Still going with my friend`s suggestion to try something outside of my comfort ( and true love 😍 ) zone of airplanes, I decided to give the Hasegawa AH-64 Apache a try. Like the V2 I just posted, this was a simple yet well detailed kit. I kept the weathering to a relative minimum due to many references showing the type not showing too many streaks, chipping of paint or heavily faded ( which I`m certain there are plenty of US Army helos pretty well beat up. I used a light khaki wash to help accentuate the panel lines which do not really show that well in the pictures. I found it to be a fun kit and I would recommend it for all skill levels. Thank you in advance!!!!! Mike
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I picked up a civil marking 1/48 Falcon 10 the other day. Like the RAF used the Dominie/HS125, it seems the French Navy also used the Falcon 10. Now I know Hasegawa did a French Navy version, but I was wondering about ideas for any other military Falcon 10s. There seem to be no after market decals, so I guess it’s a case of what can be made up from the spare decals box, or just build it as a civil jet
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Hi all, and season's greetings This is Hasegawa's 1/48 Ki-61 Hien, built OOB, but using Montex masks for the insignia & markings. It's not modelled on any specific aircraft, but intended to represent a rather worn, weathered example from the 18th Sentai, based at Chofu for home defence duties in 1945. I've always been keen on the look of the IJA field-applied/flaking 'ad hoc' camo schemes and I hope it worked. Hope you like the pics - happy new year to all
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Finally found some time to finish this build, hopefully the owner will be pleased with how it turned out. I will forward him the photos later. Not an easy build this one, apart from the fiddly cables, I found the front mudguard was constructed with very thin styrene, it was scale accurate, but too much Tamiya Extra thin cement caused the mudguard centre bracing to distort and show through the chrome, so I had to strip it and attempt a repair, the shape of the guard is also slightly out of whack, but it's not a deal breaker. Overall, I think it came out nice, but I doubt I would build another, I prefer larger scale kits these days. Finally, if you want to see the work in progress of this build, click the link below.