opus999 Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/20/2021 at 11:40 PM, Bob C. said: I am reluctant to try the decanting of a spray can. I can imagine the mess i would make! So, does not Tamiya make a bottle equivalent? I decant all the time and have had no major issues. I decant the Mr. Surfacer 1500 that I use for primer on every build. Here's how I do it, anyway: My right hand is awkward because I was posing. As far as a bottle equivalent... I don't really know. I don't use Tamiya acrylics, and I'm not familiar with the Lacquer line that's starting to appear here in the states. If you want something very similar that's a whole lot easier to use, I recommend AK Interactive's "Extreme metal" Aluminum and Polished aluminum. I used both on the F-80 below. Frankly, the difference between the Aluminum and Polished aluminum is very subtle. There are more pictures here if you want to get a feel for how it looks. Why don't I use this instead of the Tamiya, you ask? Well, the Tamiya is slightly duller and a little more gray. Nitpicking. Plus the Tamiya is cheaper and I can get it in town. On 9/20/2021 at 11:40 PM, Bob C. said: You'll need to obtain a copy of Eduard's PE set 72-255. Hey, thanks for this! I have another Hasegawa Tojo in the stash and this will come in handy! I'm not keen on doing it to this one -- I can see really botching it up just because it's almost done! I guess I should look at what PE is out there before I do a build. I'm amazed at the PE I've seen recently! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 The Frank has turned out beautiful and I'm loving the finish so far on the Tojo! These are two really neat models representing a fascinating era for me. Very much looking forward to your Fine Molds Ki-100 build, as I have two in the stash! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) Just a quick update since there were only small things to finish off.... The tires were dullcoated and I drybrushed some dark earth on them. Then the tires and doors were put on. So, it's fully on it's pins: I put a little brown Tamiya weathering pastel along the wing roots. I think it's better seen in this photo. I didn't want it to be too dark because I don't think there would be a whole lot of dirt that would stick onto bare metal. Also note in the above picture, I got the gunsight in. I had to drill a hole for it since I forgot to do it before assembly like I was supposed to. Still haven't painted it yet because I used ABS to glue it in and it hasn't fully set yet. Also notice I painted the two holes on the cowl, forward of the cockpit, which I assume are vents for the gun exhaust or shell ejection ports. I need to look that up. Painted the nav lights. Just noticed I need to paint the silver on the pitot tube. So, that's about it until the canopy masks arrive. Watch this space! Edited September 27, 2021 by opus999 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 And.... just like that, it's done! The masks arrived this weekend and I took the time last night to finish it off. I love how when I made the masks it took an hour to do 2 panels and with pre-cut masks, The whole job (masking, painting, cleaning up) took less than 15 minutes. There's a lesson in there, somewhere! My next build is the much-anticipated Fine Molds Ki-100. Come have a look! The RFI for these two will need to wait until the weekend. I'll post when they're up! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Lovely, lovely, lovely! Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 And.....just like that, another masterpiece is unveiled! Beautiful work as always I'm off to have a look at the Ki-100 - it's bound to make me regret selling my example! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Excellent pair sir, not a minute wasted either as You've got your Ki-100 build up and going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Hook said: Lovely, lovely, lovely! Thank you! The Tojo is a neat looking plane and bare metal with red really sets it off. 9 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: And.....just like that, another masterpiece is unveiled! Beautiful work as always I'm off to have a look at the Ki-100 - it's bound to make me regret selling my example! Cheers, Mark Thanks Mark! I'll try not to talk up the Ki-100 too much so you don't feel too bad... 6 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Excellent pair sir, not a minute wasted either as You've got your Ki-100 build up and going. Thank you Dennis! I was in kind of a holding pattern so as soon as the canopy was done I dove right into the Ki-100. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 I put up RFIs for the Frank, Tojo, and a bonus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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