opus999 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Ki-84 Hayate "Frank" | 1/72 | Hasegawa 29th Sentai, 2nd Chutai, Taiwan, 1945 Finished this on 12/27/2020. This was built to replace the same model kit/subject that I did in college. Not that it was a bad build, just that it was painted with silver spray paint and this one takes advantage of everything I'd learned about NMF paints in the last few years. I started thinking this would be a quick and straightforward build, but events conspired against me and it was one challenge after another. At one point I had to strip all the paint off the model and start over. Still, all's well that ends well and I think this ended up more than just "well"! The whole sordid story is in the WIP. Finishing: Seams filled with CA Paints: Tamiya TS-30 "Silver leaf" decanted into airbrush / Alclad White Aluminum / Mr. Color Stainless steel / Alclad dull aluminum and RAF high speed silver mixed 50:50 for control surfaces (dull coated with acrylic dull coat) Decals: kit decals The sparse cockpit was detailed with home made seat belts, the holes in the seat were painted on since I didn't have a drill bit small enough: Here it is next to the build I did in college. Note that the college build has an un-painted prop and spinner: that's because I used the ones I painted in college on the new build. The old one will get stripped and painted with the camo scheme that was the alternate in the kit. Thanks for looking! Questions, comments and constructive criticism welcome. 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I followed your NMF trials and tribulations with interest, and I’m happy to see you totally nailed it in the end - fantastic job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Well done .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Lovely, I have built the same kit in same markings but when I tried to scribe the panel line i screwed up. Need to get the kit and build again. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Very smart build.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 18 hours ago, RMCS said: Fantastic 6 hours ago, swralph said: Very smart build.😀 Thank you! I'm quite please with how it turned out! Especially given all the difficulties (which were self-inflicted). 17 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Well done .. Thanks, It was nice to have you along, and I appreciated all the ideas for fixing the finish! 18 hours ago, Model Mate said: I followed your NMF trials and tribulations with interest, and I’m happy to see you totally nailed it in the end - fantastic job! Thanks! I'm glad you were along for the ride, such as it was! Thanks for weighing in on how to remove the finish, and also for the rub'n'buff tip! My wife picked some up, but I haven't tried it yet. 16 hours ago, tomthounaojam said: Lovely, I have built the same kit in same markings but when I tried to scribe the panel line i screwed up. Need to get the kit and build again. cheers Thank you! You should give it another go, it is a lovely little kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Nice build of a good looking aeroplane, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S. Uehlinger Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Very Nice One! I really love the Engine exhaust marks and the leaking fuel at the Tanks......I will have to add the features to the one I have completed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Fabulous result, and well worth all your perseverance, if I may say so! Kind regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 1/10/2021 at 12:54 PM, ForestFan said: Nice build of a good looking aeroplane, well done Thank you! On 1/10/2021 at 12:57 PM, S. Uehlinger said: Very Nice One! I really love the Engine exhaust marks and the leaking fuel at the Tanks......I will have to add the features to the one I have completed Thanks! Yours looks pretty nice -- a little exhaust and fuel staining would be perfect! On 1/10/2021 at 1:06 PM, 2996 Victor said: Fabulous result, and well worth all your perseverance, if I may say so! Kind regards, Mark Thanks Mark! It was fun to have you along on this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cessna Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Really nice and clean build! WOOOW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Lovely precise finish, it certainly doesn't look like you had the problems you described. Well recovered. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Cessna said: Really nice and clean build! WOOOW Thank you! 8 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Lovely precise finish, it certainly doesn't look like you had the problems you described. Well recovered. Pete Thanks, Pete! Gotta love a challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Lovely modelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Very nice, I like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 On 1/13/2021 at 2:41 AM, Homer said: Lovely modelling. 6 hours ago, Roberto said: Very nice, I like it. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanond Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Nicely done. One of my first Japanese WWII models. Yours is very well done. It brings back some good memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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