1:48 Tamiya Japanese A6M5 - First Build and First WIP COMPLETED 2/27/16

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Goldhammer -

Hello, and there was no reason for you to hesitant. I understand why you were, but I agree that he has something to do with it. I believe taking it slow and enjoying the process has allowed me to focus on doing a decent job on this build. Thank you for your support and kind words.

Take care of yourself,

Hunter

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Hello everyone -

The last time I posted my progress I had trouble downloading these 2 photos. So here is the “pit” inside the fuselage and I finally received the two main colors for the fuselage. As always…thank you for looking in on my build.

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Nice to see the pit fitted, i take it this goes in from underneath after the fuselage is together.

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Hey Bish -

You would be correct…the wings cover the opening. And man it went in so nicely and fit like a glove. This has been a blast building…if you remember when I first posted this WIP GMorrison stated this was a great kit to start on and that was a very true statement. All the pieces fit nicely, and the instructions have been well detailed. Thank you again for looking in on me.

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I like aircrfat kit where the pit fits in like that. I have not yet built any Tamya aircrfat kits, though i have a few 72nd one sin the stash. But all i hear of there kits are good things. They all seem to have really nice fit.

Of course, don’t get your hope up. If you do go for other brands, it might not always be that easy. [;)]

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I fully understand that Bish…I’m getting ready to build two different planes from the different manufactures. One is Trumpeter and the other Minicraft Models. But I will echo what you have heard about Tamiya…great kit. I will definitely buy another Tamiya kit.

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Hunter,

The Trunp kits are usually pretty nice, almost like Tamiya, IMO. The Minicraft, so so. Some kits go together well, others… The decals are what I have a beef with Minicraft the most. They are thick and they don’t like to snug down, and they may tend to release from the paint later. The Minicraft Skyhawk you have would almost be impossible to find aftermarket decals for. I’d give them a go, but with thought of maybe wanting to paint on some stripes in the back of your mind. On the other hand, you may not have any problems with them.
The Cessna is a cool subject though, looks like fun.

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Steve -

Thank you for the insight. I will make sure to pay close attention to that.

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washes are addictive. i got hooked in 2014 before nationals here in Colorado. spent 4 hours Sunday doing a pin wash on a T-72.

for pin washes get some GOOD 00 and 000 brushes. anything cheap won’t last long or do as well. i use oils over scrylics, no barrier and no problem. for color modulation with oils, which is using thinned oils like yellow or red to slightly change the tone of a panel again invesgt in some good brushes. you only need 2-3 wider ones. for paint don’t get student quality but you don’t need the professional eithger. take advantage of Hobby Lobby 40% coupons and Michael’s sales and you can stock up insxpensively.

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Hello Wayne -

Thank you for the insight and I appreciate the tip on the brushes. I will definitely hit up Hobby Lobby for the discount. Thank you again Wayne.

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Judging by the pics you are indeed doing everything correctly. Clean, crisp build!

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Hi Hunter, I’ve been out of pocket for a few days and checking in on your build and you are really doing a fantastic job. Scott

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Since this model fit together so nicely for you, maybe I can mail you my Stearman Kaydet bi-plane to you…it’s still sitting in a box, looking like a worn out slinky that 8 kids stretched in every direction…

Seriously (even though I was serious, I will mail that Revell kit in a heartbeat lol), as others said, your skills are very good…I started maybe 6 months ago and have built probably 10 models and you are leaps and bounds better than I am now. That’s great!

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Allen -

Thank you very much for the support and for coming back into my build. This Tamiya kit has been awesome very clean and goes together with little effert. Great instructions also.

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Scott -

Thank you, and thank you for checking back in on me. I really appreciate the support. It’s been a dream kit.

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DEsooner -

You are waaayy to kind with your comment. As far as builds your doing a lot better than me. I’m still on my first one(laughing). But I will say this…I am HOOKED, I will do this for the rest of my life. Thank you again for the kind words and for checking back in on me.

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Looking good Hunter. My 2 cents on washes. Try this stuff. I’ve been using it for years and love it. Its water based so its fool proof.

Get it here:

http://thedetailer.net/

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Lawdog -

Thank you very much for your 2 cents. I just got done placing an order…heck for $2.99 it’s well worth the try. Thank you for the compliment and for looking in on my build. Great tip and suggestion, thank you for sharing that with me.

Hunter

P.S - I love the quote you use…That movie was way before it’s time [:D]

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Just finished going through the post. Can one consider you the Forums first “legacy”? Anywho, if this were a competition I’d be protesting that they brought in a “ringer”. Really first class work on your build.I want to disassemble mine and start over.

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Templar -

First, LOL…I am no where near a “ringer”. I am taking to long to build this, but I am because I want to use all the techniques I have learned so far and really enjoy the process. I have a lot still to learn and I am grateful for all of you and your help, tips and suggestions. I like having the forums because I get to meet all of you and it’s like you are here at the bench with me. I want to thank you for your kind words and for looking in on my build. It’s great having all the support from within this site.