burncpt Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Hi all, Just started modelling again after 10 years and this was the first kit I attempted from fresh (after finishing off a Tamiya FW190 D-9). It was a bit of an experiment in as many new techniques as I could cram in so it's fairly rough around the edges (not just the intended weathering)! No aftermarket bits besides some copper wires, a couple of sprue knobs in the cockpit and brake lines. Attempted homemade weighted tyres with the original wheels (never again!) and sawed the canopy apart. Apologies for the terrible outside photography. Any comments appreciated! Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Looks damn good to me, weathering also, especially after a 10yr break, you obviously haven't lost the model making/finishing skills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Fantastic work, very impressed! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Very nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Thanks guys! Although I just noticed having found another (much smarter) build on here that I forgot to put the blue/red stripes on the landing gear doors! Back to the bench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Very nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Out of interest, I have had a look at the 1/32 kit Hasegawa do vs this one and the cowl on each is definitely a different shape, the 1/48 is a more consistent curve to the nose whereas the 32nd kit is flatter and then curves more sharply close to the spinner. Hard to tell which is a better representation but I think the 48th kit is actually more pleasing visually. Views? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostersdave Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) very nice,are they the airscale decals you've used on the dials in the 'pit? dave Edited May 26, 2013 by fostersdave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llking Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 very nice, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 A truly great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 very nice,are they the airscale decals you've used on the dials in the 'pit? dave Thanks. They're the kit decals all round including the dials, as I haven't built up a collection of aftremarket things yet, just concentrating on not ballsing up at the moment!! I was amazed how well they came out with enough solvaset and a dob of clearfix to make them shiny (doesn't really show in the photo, sigh) I really enjoyed the pit on this one as it's so huge and can be seen easily when built up. Used hairspray to chip the paint off, shows better in this pre-finished shot, as does my efforts at wiring... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Lovely build of a truly pugnacious looking Fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burncpt Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Oh and does anyone know where to get seatbelts for these? Would really help the cockpit a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fostersdave Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) for seatbelts try hannants,,company called airwaves,two sets of belts for a fiver dave Edited May 27, 2013 by fostersdave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 That's really cool, I love the weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Brilliant work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave100TR Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Chris, Good to see you posting pics of the Raiden! I didn't look too closely at the cockpit when you brought it to the club the other Tuesday so didn't spot what you had done with the decals for the instruments! Very impressive - something I've never tried on this scale. Must give it a go! Are you going to put the FW-190 up?? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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