WIP 1/48 Fujimi Type 99 VAL COMPLETED WooHoo

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I have started the weathering process on the Val over the last couple nights. This kit is an experiment build in trying many new techniques. The kit is being built out of the box, nothing fancy. It’s the first:

  • Light color aircraft I have done.
  • Painted on markings, only tail letters are decals
  • First IJN aircraft
  • First weathering with oil paints

Right before start of weathering,

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Bottom of wings weathered,

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A very nice weathering technique!

Toshi

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Looks good, sir!

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Thanks for the encouragement. The oil weathering is turning out much better then I expected and allows for me to experiment and clean up and/or redo any areas I am not happy with. Unlike sludge washes I can really add subtle amounts of weathering per panel to vary the tones.

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All your firsts are winners. You did a great job on that bird, and it looks like you have a new favorite weathering technique. Well executed. Don’t you love it when a plan comes together?

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Looking great…

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Finished up the VAL today. I enjoyed this one and though it’s an older kit with limited detail, it turned out well. When starting this build I used it as a test bed for new techniques. I wasn’t going for total accuracy so the weathering may not be accurate but I had fun with it.

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She looks great!

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Great looking Val.

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Tora Tora Tora!

fine looking aircraft there.

Hinomarus are a good place to start, and I think painting on markings is really smart.

once you get into it you’ll never look back.

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Oh wow,

That looks spectacular. In fact, I took my out my old Garande rifle and pointed it at the computer screen… You know, just in case.

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IIRC I had an '03.

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Well done. I like the subtle weathering.

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Superbly done, excellent!

Toshi

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Someday, Someday.

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Looks great

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Thanks guys. This build really has got me motivated to paint more markings and skip the decals. I have some clear bench space so time to stare at the stash and pic a new kit, woohoo!

I have never done a WW2 German bomber. I have a monogram promodeler junkers Ju 88 that may be next. It has the option for a mottle paint scheme which would also be a first for me. WIP thread to follow soon.

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Really well done! I believe I have this kit. It is a Testor’s boxed Fujumi. Hope I can do as well with it as you have. D

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Good job .

Weathering with oils is my favorite way to do it as well. Cheap to do and very forgiving. All I bought was 3 tubes of oil (black, brown and white) and thinner so any shade can be mixed and it will last for a good long time considering how little pigment is used.