Eric Mc Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 This was supposed to have been a quick build but, as ever, took a lot longer than anticipated. It's definitely a "nostalgia" build and I would not recommend the kit to anybody who wanted a properly accurate Val. But I enjoyed bashing it together and wrestling it into submission. It actually went together quite well but the major problem area is the canopy which has very poorly defined frame work and didn't fit terribly well - making it difficult to paint. The kit originally dates from 1965 so very "ancient" compared to today's offerings. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Nice result from this old kit. Tail code AI-201 (in red!) would additionally carry the following stripes: one red band around the rear fuselage (for IJN Akagi), a broad stripe above the tail code and two narrow stripes below the tail code (for leader of the second chutai) - all red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 That,s come out really well , remember building this one way back in my distant youth on the front doorstep (, mum wouldnt have the glue fumes in the house ) 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Eric Mc said: This was supposed to have been a quick build but, as ever, took a lot longer than anticipated. It's definitely a "nostalgia" build and I would not recommend the kit to anybody who wanted a properly accurate Val. But I enjoyed bashing it together and wrestling it into submission. It actually went together quite well but the major problem area is the canopy which has very poorly defined frame work and didn't fit terribly well - making it difficult to paint. The kit originally dates from 1965 so very "ancient" compared to today's offerings. Well done with an old kit. Alain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Toryu said: Nice result from this old kit. Tail code AI-201 (in red!) would additionally carry the following stripes: one red band around the rear fuselage (for IJN Akagi), a broad stripe above the tail code and two narrow stripes below the tail code (for leader of the second chutai) - all red. The Airfix painting instructions are a bit inconsistent as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 It looks like a Val, and that is all that matters! And I like it very much. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I too remember this from the old days the canopy definition wasn't great then. You have made a good job of this, well done sir.🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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