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Here are the finished photos of my most recent build, Tamiya's venerable He-219. Following the clear coat to protect the paintwork, an oil panel line wash of dark drown on the upper surfaces, and light brown on the underside was added. The excess was wiped off and the model was sealed with a semi-gloss coat prior to attaching the gear, props, fiddly parts. Chipping was added using grey paint and prismacolour pencil, and exhaust staining, fuel leaks etc were added using various Mig and Vallejo products. Finally the FuG radio masts and antennae rigging were attached and navigation lights added using Krystal Klear. At 24 years young, this kit was a pleasure to construct and didn't fight me one inch. A real testament to the engineers at Tamiya! Thanks for viewing. https://photos.app.goo.gl/FYVSZMhb11qbtXnaA
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My latest kit model Ki-84 is not finished yet, but I'm already building a new model. Since many times I'm interesting on Nippon WWII Figthers. And also to on night fighters of all airforces. My kit collection has all three Tamiya-Kis from J1N1-S (early ans late versions) Nice parts are in the boxes. But I must building a slightly modified model. In my handbibliothek I have found some interesting foto copies. I the first moment I can't identified these. A US-GI was standing in front of a Nippon night fighter with his inch rule. Well, it was not so interesting, but I ask me, what is this for a equipment. Many wire you can see. So I must read the text in my books. My English ist better for a computer as for understanding of technical document text. And then I have a understand what it is. In october 1943 a new 321th Kokutai(Air Group) was established in Tinian. These received 18 new J1N1-S in early version with special radar equipment - a H6 radar. And only these Kokutai has flown these early special version. Tamiya has three kit types, but onyl one I can used for my new project. best sources for my modell! This picture in interesting. it is a second foto from a other J1N1-S (number is unknown !) On the left wing side you can see a wire, this is a remains of antenna wire (only left side) This here is all what I have found for a good model aof early special version of J1N1-S. And now, my building instructions with some interesting surprizes!
