Dermo245 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) Konnichi wa shinai naru modeler! Here's my latest finish for the 'Turning Japanese' GB here on the forum. The build thread is here but to recap: Kit: Sword U-125A kit number 72127 Scale: 1/72 Build: OOB (5g weight in nose) Paints: Tamiya Acrylics, Klear, panel line wash, Satin varnish Decals: From the kit The lower fuselage paint should be more green/sky than sky and the decals (printed by Technod) had a terrible time accepting any kind of curves...,lots of shattering/splintering on the nacelles followed by touch-ups with blue paint. The u/c gear fit is also a bit iffy. But despite all that, really happy how it turned out and can't wait to build their Sabreliner kit! Thanks for looking, take care and happy modelling Dermot Edited July 23, 2022 by Dermo245 Fixing photo links 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) You've done an outstanding job with this Dermot. This is a real stunner. There's something rather appealing about current range of Japanese military aircraft and their colourful approach to camouflage and markings. They're certainly not afraid of applying colour to them, especially the anniversary schmes. I'm looking seriously into the possibility of converting one of these Sword kits into a Dominie of the RAF. Chris. Edited July 24, 2022 by cngaero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Just what I like, An unusual subject and marking scheme made to perfection. Lovely. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Fantastic results. Given the uneven quality of Sword kits, it looks beautiful and very realistic. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Dermot another gem from you, love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Very nice. Some great paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy54 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 That;s really nice I like it a lot and such a striling scheme. I was unaware of this kit and I think I will try to pick one up and add it to the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 This is beautiful work on your part! It really captures the look of the thing, especially with the semi-matte finish, which imparts a scale appearance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 9:52 AM, cngaero said: I'm looking seriously into the possibility of converting one of these Sword kits into a Dominie of the RAF Try it! Sword is looking to release a Dominie this year or early next, though. If you give it a go, send the photos to Sword and it'll light a fire underneath them. Of course, they always are concerned with silly things, like saleability and economic sense... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Lovely build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Very impressive and unusual subject 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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