Stew Dapple Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I've just finished this pair, the Hasegawa Ki-46 Dinah, representing two aircraft of the 18th Dokuritsu Hiko Chutai based in China in 1943 and 1944 respectively. The kit was quite a straightforward build and I don't recall having any particular issues with it - a rambling build thread is here if you need a step-by-step account. Additional bits and pieces used were Eduard's microfabric seatbelts and canopy masks, Maketar Hinomaru/Meatball masks for the national markings and a bit of EZ-line for the antenna wire on the Ki-46-II. Paints used were Sovereign Colourcoats for all the main colours (they are listed in detail in the build thread) and various acrylics for the detail painting. The varnish coat was Windsor and Newton Galeria matt varnish cut with IPA. The kit transfers provided the tiger markings for the tails and functioned satisfactorily though not brilliantly; the legendary qualities of Hasegawa decals were one of the motivators for using the Maketar masks to paint the national markings. I'd like to record once more my gratitude to Nick Millman who in addition to the information provided on his blog patiently answered my questions and without whose suggestions and advice I would not be as happy with the end result as I am now. Speaking of which - and enough speaking - here they are, first the Ki-46-II: ... and the Ki-46-III Thanks for your indulgence gents Cheers, Stew 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Very nice indeed Stew. I enjoyed the journey. Regards JIm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zliu013 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Beautiful build, I love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Two beautiful models from an interesting, educational and entertaining WiP - thanks for sharing Stew You can be proud of those - good job that man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Nice result! J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Very nice they are too. They remind me of a sort of mongrel Avro Anson for some reason! (I should probably get some help). Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Beautiful pair Stew,always nice to see Japanese subjects posted especially rarer types,love the subdued weathering on all your builds too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Very nice pair of Dinah's, I'm off to read the wip! Cracking job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Really like what you have done with these stew, always been a fan of the dinah and you have done it justice. Nice subtle weathering as wel! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZ Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Very nice Stew. I loosely followed your WIP, well done. I wouldn't mind having one of those on my display shelf, though there's so many Japanese subjects to choose from. I particularly like the float sea planes. Cheers Jimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Steve, you have certainly made a nice job of these two, the Ki-46 was a beautiful aircraft in either version and you have done them both justice. Trev. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks very much gents Duncan, you rude man! I think you mean a mongrel Airspeed Oxford! Jimmy, thanks, I have a couple of the floatplanes in the stash - the Fujimi 'Pete' and the Hasegawa 'Rufe' which I hope to get round to, when the build queue permits Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Airspeed Oxford and Bristol Brigand's lovechild, aye that's probably a better fit. I still think they are very nice though, but I'm strange. DB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Really enjoyed seeing these in progress Stew, and the finished products are beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Very nice job and finish!! Good job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) tasty X2 Edited May 28, 2016 by spaddad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Really nice pair of Dinah`s there, great job`s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Two very nice models! I think the Ki-46-III looks best due to its unique nose design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Really nice builds, the Dinah is a beautiful looking aircraft, particularly the -III. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Very nicely done Stew, I got here a bit unexpectedly via a round about route about a month & a half late (don't ask! ) & very pleased I did, having caught up with the WIP along the way. Super jobs on super looking aircraft. I hope I can apply some of the lessons learned on the several or so I have in stock. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 5 hours ago, stevehnz said: I got here a bit unexpectedly via a round about route about a month & a half late Thanks very much Steve, I'm afraid you were later than you thought, it was May 2016 I built these I appreciate your kind words none the less for that Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Bloody hell, where did that pop up from, & there was me wondering how I'd missed the rest of it this year. Note to self, look at the date. Thanks for letting me know so gently Stew, in my defense, I'm at work on my phone & only half an eye on this. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xirurg Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 On 26/05/2016 at 01:41, Stew Dapple said: Paints used were Sovereign Colourcoats for all the main colours (they are listed in detail in the build thread) and various acrylics for the detail painting Nice looking model! Stew, could you please post the link to the build thread. I can't find it for some reason. I'm thinking to start on the same model (from Fujimi) and not sure about paint mixes. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Please, allow me. I'm still stuffed if I can work out how I tripped over it though. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Delightful Dinahs , great modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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