Here is my 3rd entry to the IJA/IJN Rare plane GB
This was another fun kit, strictly OOB due to my time restraints.This was my first “major” mottling which I did by hand…90 minutes with a Sotar 20/20 AB. The Hinomaru’s on the wings are decals, but the white homeland defense bands, fuselage hinomarus and yellow ID wing stripes were masked and sprayed.
Here she is:
This was a neat little kit. Thanks for looking. I may add an aerial once the paint completely dries.
Talk about and awsome paint job![tup] Ahh you don’t need any AM anyway.[:)]
Excellent work on the mottle [tup]. Thanks for sharing.
Regards, Rick
Charles, that is excellent work.
Hey Muc,
Well well…!!! Very very nicely done my friend!!I especially like the mottling you did… How was the over all build?
Thank you for sharing
Flaps up,
Mike
Rangers Lead The Way
The panel lines are a bit strong for my taste, but the overall paint job and craftsmanship are superb.
Darwin, O.F. [alien]
Excellent work, Charles! What a great scheme. Your hand mottling came out great. [tup]
Thanks Andrew, Roger, Rick, Steven, Mike, Darwin and Mark:
Mike: This was one of those builds that is EXACTLY like the on-line reviews say it is going to be: Quite a bit of flash, spartan cockpit detail, no alignment pins on the fuselage (but the cockpit “self aligns it”) on the down side, a lot of exterior detail, including superb fabric replication on the control surfaces, no major fit issues and few parts.
It requires a bit of modeling, but, hey, that’s what we do. I have no complaints aobut the kit. I paid about $12 for it in Japan a few years back. I’m sure the Hasegawa kit is nicer, but the price is higher, too. In the end it looks like a Ki-45!
Darwin:
I think you’re right aboutt he panel lines. I mixed the oil wash considering the mottle colors, and when I got to the white defense bands, the contrast is a little stark. Lesson learned on this one.
Very impressive work, as usual, mucker. The finish and scheme is well done and clean.
Andy
Wow, Your Highness [bow]. She looks fantastic mate. The AB work is seriously 1st rate. Im off to have a look at the GB after seeing your build.
I personally like the panel lines but i like heavily weathered planes. Great work on a wierd and wonderfull subject.
…Guy
Looks great mucker. I really like the faded edges on the mottling
“Wow!” doesn’t quite say enough for me, Charles. That is a very impressive model. First-rate paint job, the assembly looks flawless, and plus I’m a huge fan of unusual/seldom-seen subjects, so this one is especially nice to look at. Very nicely done my friend! [tup]
Great work. Especially for your “First” mottling. Can’t wait to see more. JOHN
I love that kit! Very well done![bow]
How about Your Over The Topness [bow] that is and incredibly cool scheme. Oh yeah… and nice try … getting us to believe that you never did free hand camo like that. You must just be posting those planes somewehre else [:-^]
That is what I was thinking!
Now I know who to come to for AB advice. That paint job is awesome! Well done Charles, you ought to be VERY proud of this one! [bow]
I really appreciate your kind words Andy, Guy, raider83, Mike, John, Aaron, Marc and Frank. It means a lot coming from you guys.
Mike:
I know what you mean…I like the “unusual” aircraft, myself. THe ones you don’t see in every display case. (Disclaimer: I still love the 109’s, Spitfires, Mustangs, etc.)
Marc and Frank:
Aww, shucks, guys. You’re making me blush. THis isn;t my first time to hold an airbush, just the first time to hand spray a major mottle scheme like this. Man, was I nervous, too. Especially once you get going…at any moment one splotch from a semi-clogged tip could ruin it. On the plus side, now that I’ve got one under the belt, I’ve got more courage to try something else, like the spaghetti camo on a Ju-88, etc.
Thanks again…you’re both too kind.
Stunning! Primo-job!
The Ki-45 and Ki-46 are quite elegant… I’ve always admired 'em.
Like others have already said, very nice job on the freehand camo. I’m quite jealous! [bow]