Deanflyer Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Hi all, I'm now able to show you the Zoukei-Mura 1/32 Ki-45 Toryu I recently built completely out-of-the-box for AMW magazine. It was painted in Tamiya acrylics and Mr Color lacquers were used for the freehanded reticulated camo pattern. First, a few walk around shots... ...followed by a few flyaround shots from the magazine article, some showing the cowlings removed... ...and a few in-progress shots showing the internal detail which in most cases is now hidden away forever... Cheers, Dean 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 Good golly Miss Molly! Gorgeous! It's absolutely gorgeous! Precision built and precision painted. When (and if) I grow up, I want to build models like that too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luftmodels Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Wow! This is an absolute stunner! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 100 out of 10! No crazy weathering and excessive wear is a huge plus in my books. Love it! Will use it as a reference for mine. Just superb!! 😮😮😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luftmodels Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 On a side note, which macro lens did you use to achieve such magnification and perspective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Absolute outstanding, perfect modeling and photography at the highest level. Thought the first picture is the original one on an airshow! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Beautiful, and kudos on your freehand camo pattern, very tidy Cheers, Stew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 36 minutes ago, Stew Dapple said: Beautiful, and kudos on your freehand camo pattern, very tidy Cheers, Stew The Westie - Gang! 😄😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayUpPompey Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Truly inspirational! Just the sort of thing a beginner like me needs to stay patient and do things properly rather than quickly. Lovely model, and I really like the way you've photographed it in those first few shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Outstanding, museum quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luftmodels Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Andy Dyck said: Thought the first picture is the original one on an airshow! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 He definitely got me here. I couldn't believe my eyes (knowing in the back of my head that there are no restored ones in existence). 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Superb ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Top work Dean That looks like a great kit. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 8 hours ago, luftmodels said: On a side note, which macro lens did you use to achieve such magnification and perspective? It's a 16-50mm zoom lens. I used 50mm for the full airframe shots, and the 16mm for the closeups. Paying attention to depth of field and cropping does the rest. Thanks for the comments folks, it's nice to be appreciated. 🙂 Cheers, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Truely spectacular, and very clean! A great kit masterly finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 A fantastic piece of work, brilliant paint job. Which part of "treacle town" are you from then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 54 minutes ago, Toryu said: Truely spectacular, and very clean! A great kit masterly finished. With a user name like that, I'm glad you approve... 😉 27 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Which part of "treacle town" are you from then? Coventry. 😉 Moved to the Poplar Farm/Whittleford area of Nuneaton in 2003. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luftmodels Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Deanflyer said: It's a 16-50mm zoom lens. I used 50mm for the full airframe shots, and the 16mm for the closeups. Paying attention to depth of field and cropping does the rest. Wow! Got it. Well, you definitely nailed those shots. Looks like a real aircraft. 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Brilliant work there, Dean - your painted camo is outstanding! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Deanflyer said: Coventry. 😉 Moved to the Poplar Farm/Whittleford area of Nuneaton in 2003. 17 years, makes you one of us now! 😄 Originally from St.Nicolas Park now in Hilltop, so not far from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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