Lynx7 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 An aircraft I found interesting after watching a documentary about the Japanese I-400 series submarines. I think it's a really pretty aircraft too (maybe not in the pic above...). Looks just 'right'. Anyway, here's my take on the aircraft. I didn't do a 'work in progress' thread as I wanted to crack on with it to have it ready for Telford. I've included a few pics along the way. I'd forgotten how fantastic Tamiya kits are and this one went together like a dream. A really pleasurable build. Eduard PE panel The sanding stick was hardly used! This is how well it went together. No filler required and only a tiny amount of zap-a-gap to seal the join More of the Eduard PE Eduard mask. A godsend....and a good few hours applying it! The dolly 完成した ME109 exhausts from Quickboost. The kit ones aren't hollowed so after a bit of research discovering that the Aichi Atsuta is actually a licensed built Daimler-Benz DB 601A, I plumped on sticking these is. Comparing to the real thing, they do the job. My only criticism is with the Tamiya decals. On the whole pretty good but they are as thick as GS blankets and was nigh on impossible getting the Hinomarus to conform to the panel lines on the wings. Even with liberal coatings of Model Master decal solvent and solution. Because this was a fairly quick build, I decided to use spray cans as opposed to my airbrush so painted it as follows; Primer- Tamiya grey coat Green- Model Master NATO Green spray Grey- Model Master Light Gull Grey Gloss varnish- Model Master Gloss Matt varnish- Model Master Flat Weathering- pastel black chalk filled down and watered down applied prior to gloss varnish, Vallejo silver dabbed and wiped applied after flat varnish coat. Thanks for looking...now back to building Lynx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidf66 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Very, very nice! Must resist temptation to get into Japanese a/c! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 A very shapely machine and you've made it proud. Almost compells me to start taking an interest in WWII Japanese aviation! Beautiful build. /Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Gorgeous build of an attractive but unusual aeroplane, never heard of one of these before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Lovely looking build The front has a bit of Bf.109 about it due to the exhausts, but that tail is very reminiscent of the Me.262 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Lovely looking build The front has a bit of Bf.109 about it due to the exhausts, but that tail is very reminiscent of the Me.262 Thats exactly what I was thinking. Lots of design cues in the ME262 I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 There's also a bit late Stuka about the canopy. Quite an attractive aircraft overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 That looks absolutely superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Grand Job fella. Unusual to see this machine modelled and you've done it proud. Great finish with the cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Fantastic build of a very innovative plane. Plenty of Japanese subjects very well represented to keep a body happy for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakingModelsAgain Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Am loving all the Japanese planes of late and this is an absolute belter! Just missed out on grabbing this kit at a recent show and after seeing this one, I really wish I had acted sooner! Oh well, there's alway Telford.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Am loving all the Japanese planes of late and this is an absolute belter! Just missed out on grabbing this kit at a recent show and after seeing this one, I really wish I had acted sooner! Oh well, there's alway Telford.... ....my girlfriend now wants one too! I think I must have the most perfect g/f in the world. She loves modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stannaduk Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 You're right is is a very pretty aircraft - and your model does it full justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChancerUK Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Excellent work, on the the only aircraft type to bomb the US in WW2 and the only Submersible carrier borne aircraft. Great to see such a rare type so nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Very, very nice! Must resist temptation to get into Japanese a/c! I know exactly where your coming from! Another stunning Japanese aircraft. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Smashing model. You'll be hogging a whole table at telford at the rate you're building. Yet another cracking build and thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob C Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 What a stunning a/c. You've done it justice. Amazing detail and perfect finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Smashing model. You'll be hogging a whole table at telford at the rate you're building. Yet another cracking build and thanks for sharing. I promise not to bring more than 4 models! (I only have 4 complete models.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Beautiful build. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Jellyfingers Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Stunning build, really like theJapanesestuff you've built a cracker ! Si. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 very nice model of an interesting concept. I mean, who else built a submergible aircraft carrier? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Great modelling on this Seiran !!! very very nice paint and weathering Job !!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx7 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thanks for all your kind comments. Please feel free to have a closer look on the Salisbury IPMS stand at Telford at the weekend (hall 1, table 226). I've just ordered the Tamiya 1/350 I-400 submarine! Cant' say my modelling tastes aren't diverse....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Imagine.... you have a submarine to sneak up with and you surface to launch an aircraft... to drop torpedoes. Weird. yo gotta love such inventiveness. Nice build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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