Oh yea, forgot to post what kit i was planning to build. Actually right now i am stuck among almost too many GBs, but i am debating whether to build that old Tamiya Zero kit or the newer Shiden that i actually finally have a PE set for.
Nice Badge. I really like, it, what do the characters mean?
Pronounced as Ni Hon. That’s “Japan” in Japanese. Was thinking about putting things like “kamikaze” or soldier spirit (Tamiya’s 1/35 Type 74 JGSDF tank had that as a decal, flip through the most current month’s FSM mag in the readers’ gallery section you will see it.), but decided to keep these crazy ideals they got away from the GB…
Cool…Looking forward to some pics from people.
I really like the badge too. It looks great. In the smaller ones the 2005 gets a little lost over the red; I wonder if it was adjusted to be all over white if it would show better. Just a thought, but really, it looks great!!
As for building yet? Nope. I was going to do a hasegawa 1/48 oscar (a friend bought it from me) or tamiya’s 1/32 zero (decided to save that until I really feel that I have the skills to not destroy such an expensive kit), so I have now decided to go with a hasegawa 1/48 frank. I have two build going right now and am incredibly slow, but the frank will be next up after those two (fall sometime?)
Good to atleast see this thread popping to the top, but like others, I can’t wait to see some progress pics. Should probably go work on my builds so that I can’t progress towards progressing 
Leon
Nice badge! As for starting the build, I’ve already closed up my Ki-27 and have given it its initial coat. Maybe I’ll get a chance to post some pictures later this week or next.
Well, as promised, here’s some progress of my Nakajima Ki27, with a blue cockpit! And its initial coat of paint.
For my in progress build write up at my site…
http://waihobbies.wkhc.net/nateki27.html
Look great waikong. I especially enjoyed the write up and further pictures on your site; it really tempts me to pick one up. Nice work, and I look forward to watching more of it progress.
Leon
Looks great Waikong. The blue is interesting. I must resist starting my Ki-43, I’ve got several others on the go as it is and not enough time…[sigh]
Keep em coming![:D]
Diggeraone,
I would like to jump in the pool also. There are two or three WWII Japanese aircraft in my stash and I will pick one and let you know.
Richard
Hmmmmm I have 2 kits no one mentioned so far,i like doing different things from others so i’ll make a 1/48 J2M3 Raiden ( Jack ) or the J7W1 Shinden (the one with the pusher prop and canards) i’ll let ya know which when i decide
Digger,
Put me down for a Bandai 1/24 NiK2-J Shiden Kai. I will be starting on it in the very near future and will be posting photos. I really like yor selection for a badge. It is great.
Thanks,
Richard
That’s going to be pretty cool. I look forward to watching it progress.
Leon
well i decided to go with the “jack” it’s a tamiya kit i just love the look of it . the jack just looks more powerful than the zero
well i got the interior painted I couldn’t find “aotake” in a bottle so i found some pics of appropriate parts, pulled out my color wheel and mixed my own with a combo of a blueish turquoise hunter green thinned a little with future ( i primarily paint interiors and details with acrylics) it gave a good translucent shine like the pics i found. i hope all is going well with you guys. later all
Archangel,I like that badge design.The way it is going I think we all like it.Digger
love the badge.
I’ve got my G3M3 Nell started. I’ll post some pics tommorow
Thanks for the comments.
Panzerwuff, I would have love to see a build of the Shiden.
if i have the time when i’m done whith my raiden i’ll build up my shinden i build rather fast as i am out of work on disability and have plenty of time on my hands [:D]
Waikong - I like the start on your Ki-27. It is coming along nicely.
Now to the N1K2-J. I got started on my kit this week and have the powerplant done. I have had it awhile and I am sure when it was first issued it was quite good for the period. Since that time I have gotten other kits like Tamiya, Hasegawa and Trumpeter. Even though this Bandai is good it doesn’t measure up to the others in quality. Bandai had some great ideas with this model and if it were reissued under todays standards it would be super. I think it is good to regress once in awhile to really appreciate todays models.
The box it comes in is quite colorful and also large being 1/24 scale.
Building and painting the powerplant was fun in itself and I do like the kit that has kits within them.
Now on to the pit and the wings. Stay tuned for updates.
Richard