spiton Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) This model lay a little in the box in the started state. I felt sorry for she. And I finished she quickly ,-) Here she is ! Edited May 11, 2018 by spiton 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 That's a meaty looking beastie, but a very attractive aeroplane nonetheless. Your weathering is exceptionally good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Superb build and finish not a common aircraft here look's like the lovechild of a Helldiver and a Stuka!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazontipede Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Awesome work! The Allied codename 'Grace' seems a bit ironic as the aircraft is just exuding raw power and menace in spades! I must say the super photography wouldn't look out of place as shots of the real deal in a book of Japanese aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Fantastic! The B&W pics could pass for the real thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Very nice finish and weathering. Is the Fujimi the only 1/72 option? Good job! Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 11 hours ago, stevej60 said: Superb build and finish not a common aircraft here look's like the lovechild of a Helldiver and a Stuka!!! Ditto from me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Brilliant build of a great looking aeroplane, thanks for sharing. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 That looks great. I do wonder if it's actually possible to put too much weathering on an Imperial Japanese plane? If not, definitely want to go full out on a build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Are the open cockpits and bomb bay your own additions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 The open cooling gills are an impossible work of art – in 1:72nd… Superb modelling and artistry! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, Spitfire31 said: The open cooling gills are an impossible work of art – in 1:72nd… My thoughts too, and great job on the extended flaps, which are quite unusual with the double flap and slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Great result! J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 17 hours ago, Dazey said: Very nice finish and weathering. Is the Fujimi the only 1/72 option? Good job! Regards, David There are two models of Grace in 1/72, Fujimi( two models :Torpedo and bomber) and Sword. Sword looks better, but Fujimi is good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Smudge said: My thoughts too, and great job on the extended flaps, which are quite unusual with the double flap and slot. Duble flaps it was a chelenge ,-)) I like extended flaps . A lot of my models got flaps with, take of, or Landing position ,-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 7 hours ago, SoftScience said: Are the open cockpits and bomb bay your own additions? Yes. Cockpits, Gear bay, Bombs Bay, Cooling gills, Flaps, thet my additions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 What a Gracefull build this is , the black and white pics do the trick!! Cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Superb build and finish, just superb 😎😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Very, very nice model. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 A wonderful model of a very fine looking aircraft. The paint finish and weathering are superb, and the added detail is quite amazing. Love the open everything! Cheers Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trenton guy Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Simply superb. I mistook the first black and white for the real thing. Now that’s a model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 orsum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Small masterpiece........ Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/13/2018 at 7:35 AM, spiton said: There are two models of Grace in 1/72, Fujimi( two models :Torpedo and bomber) and Sword. Sword looks better, but Fujimi is good too. Great, thanks for the information. Regards, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Very nice build and excellent photography! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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