hadzi Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 I present my number 3. The model straight from the box, without any additions, stuck together quite nicely, I was positively surprised by the 30-year-old decal, which, thanks to UV (glued to the window for 2 days), lost its yellow color, and then, under the influence of Tamiya liquids, it perfectly settled on model. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvinneko Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Nice. I'm interested in the Rufe because I believe it's the only enemy plane Canada's home-based squadrons shot down as part of defending the Aleutians. I like that creamy colour scheme. Is it too late to hit the tail fin decals with another dose of decal softener? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 That is a lovely build. Great job!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadzi Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, marvinneko said: Nice. I'm interested in the Rufe because I believe it's the only enemy plane Canada's home-based squadrons shot down as part of defending the Aleutians. I like that creamy colour scheme. Is it too late to hit the tail fin decals with another dose of decal softener? Decals are ok, wash was washed out from the panel lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Japanese plane designers had this ability to produce some of the most elegant planes during WW II. and they find the best engineering solutions for seaplane fighters . Your model is a tribute to their talent ! great build ! great pictures too ! One point if I may, I think that that back of the fuselage covered by the canopy should be the same black as the engine cover. But may be it was not the case for the Rufe.; always ready to learn ! Anyway, thanks for sharing this nice model ! cheers !! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Lovely finish of this Rufe. I've always like the monotone finish of the early Japanese aircraft. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Nice, well done. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Klaatu Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Very nicely done, looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadzi Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 14 hours ago, François Escudé said: Japanese plane designers had this ability to produce some of the most elegant planes during WW II. and they find the best engineering solutions for seaplane fighters . Your model is a tribute to their talent ! great build ! great pictures too ! One point if I may, I think that that back of the fuselage covered by the canopy should be the same black as the engine cover. But may be it was not the case for the Rufe.; always ready to learn ! Anyway, thanks for sharing this nice model ! cheers !! Thank you. Your perhaps right with the black area under canopy, I not Japanese aircraft specialist. The kit manual said cockpit green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Very nice build Hadzi. Looks great in its clean finish. Which colour did you use? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadzi Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Toryu said: Very nice build Hadzi. Looks great in its clean finish. Which colour did you use? Thank you, for green-grey Tamiya XF-76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Nice one 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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