gryphon28 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hi, This is Tamiya's excellent 1/48th Buffalo. An older kit made a while back but one that I really enjoyed. The previous one I made was the Matchbox kit back in the 70s, I think I got it free as I saved up a load of other Matchbox kit tokens. Mr Hobby Aqueous and Tamiya paints as ever. I was pleased with how the shading and chipping came out. Big thank you to Eduard for having a masking set of a less common type! Feedback welcome, it's how we improve. 49 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 You've done a great job on a very old, but nice, kit. Your canopy turned out a lot better than my attempt, for some reason mine was too narrow at the rear end. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks Duncan, I appreciate your comment. My canopy was fine, it's just down to luck I guess. Very thick but nice and clear. I built up the decking under the canopy to hide a misstep between the fuselage halves that really showed up badly on the original flat decking. I was pleased with that, not particularly accurate but I build for myself so not too bothered. She ain't no Eduard but still a nice kit of an unusual bird. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Lovely work on that little chubster. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Thanks for the kind words guys. Chubster, love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Very well done, indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Very nice. Looks perfect to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Well done on the painting. You made a bit of an effort there. I did one of these a year or so ago. I cut up the canopy and have it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Really good...amazing! Luiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Really nice Buffalo there, looks superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Nothing I can see need's any improvement,superb paint and weathering,love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Cheers guys for the kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Excellent job 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Lovely build and finish, you've done a brilliant job on that greenhouse of a canopy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 As good as the Eduard mask was, at various times it started to lift at the top of the canopy. Burnish each time your spray became my motto for this build. Thankfully I got away with it and the canopy is a focal point. Did consider opening her up like others have suggested but there is no petrol in the Stihl saw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Damned nice work gryphon! Flawless I'd say, and you should be really proud of this one! 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Animal Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Wow, that's really impressive. I think it is the nicest looking Buffalo I've seen in the scale. Congratulations on a beautiful job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Nicely done Buffalo ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 That is gorgeous. Love the Buffalo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Thanks everyone. To be fair, she wasn’t a kit I had much interest in but then started assembly and everything just came together. She ended up being one of my most rewarding builds. Wasn’t sure whether to go hard or soft edge with the camouflage but decided to go hard due to the intricacies on a small frame. Total respect to the 1/72 and smaller guys who do soft demarcation.👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 For the sharp eyed amongst you, the missing lens cover under the black painted wing did find its way on the Buffalo, eventually, but sadly only after her photocall. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Looks very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK GOH Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 That's a masterpiece! Have one half-built and planning the same scheme. This will be my inspiration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Very nice build - I built the Matchbox 1/72 version too (years ago!) and am very tempted to build this kit at some point... Need to empty the stash a bit first! 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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