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Karybdis
Joined: December 27, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 02:35 PM UTC
Thanks Ted! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your Fork Tailed Devil.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 06:37 PM UTC
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Hello All!
New to this site, but I came across this campaign and it was too good to pass up! I love Japanese aircraft, so if it`s not too late, consider me in! I will have to see what is in the stash, but I`m thinking at this time one of the 32nd scale fighters from Hasegawa....
Looking forward to seeing everyone else`s aircraft.
Grant, welcome to the campaign and to the site. It is not too late to sign up for this campaign.
Just enter under the Campaigns folder at the top of the site HERE We are already 31 participants, so there should be quite a lot of aircraft to see before we finish
Looking forward to see what kit you choose
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 06:41 PM UTC
Dade, great looking Betty. Very nice to have a crew included in the kit.
The masking looks like a time consuming job. However, the results is clearly worth it. Almost affraid to ask, but shouldn't you have left the making on until after a layer of varnish?
Looking forward to see more
The masking looks like a time consuming job. However, the results is clearly worth it.
Almost affraid to ask, but shouldn't you have left the making on until after a layer of varnish? Looking forward to see more
Karybdis
Joined: December 27, 2006
KitMaker: 846 posts
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Posted: Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 07:45 PM UTC
Hi Jesper,
Thanks! I had to search high and low to find some *seated* IJN pilots in 1/72 scale, but once I did, the project started to come into focus.
Actually, the pieces have been varnished already. If you look closely, you can see how the glass is shiny, but the painted area is dull. When I glue the pieces on to the final build, I'll just have to run a small bead of dull coat where the glue meets. I had to remove the masks because otherwise the tape would start to foul and leave residue behind after a couple weeks.
Cheers!
Thanks! I had to search high and low to find some *seated* IJN pilots in 1/72 scale, but once I did, the project started to come into focus.
Actually, the pieces have been varnished already. If you look closely, you can see how the glass is shiny, but the painted area is dull.
When I glue the pieces on to the final build, I'll just have to run a small bead of dull coat where the glue meets. I had to remove the masks because otherwise the tape would start to foul and leave residue behind after a couple weeks.Cheers!
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 11:54 PM UTC
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Actually, the pieces have been varnished already. If you look closely, you can see how the glass is shiny, but the painted area is dull.
Cheers!
Cool, that explains it.
Looking forward to see more.
GVoakes
Joined: September 04, 2007
KitMaker: 193 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 02:48 AM UTC
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Grant, welcome to the campaign and to the site. It is not too late to sign up for this campaign.
Just enter under the Campaigns folder at the top of the site HERE We are already 31 participants, so there should be quite a lot of aircraft to see before we finish
Looking forward to see what kit you choose
Thanks! I spent some time up in the stash yesterday, and think that I'm probably jump in with the Tamiya 1/48 A6M3. That's been sitting in the stash for a while, and is a nice little kit that I should be able to complete. I have another kit that I'm working on for a group build on ARC, so this should be a nice break to work on in the interim.
Of course, that 1/32 Hasegawa Ki-61 keeps calling my name, so who knows!
klimmer
Joined: May 16, 2003
KitMaker: 250 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 03:29 AM UTC
Here are some more progress shots of my P-38.
The right hand boom went on without issue, I wish I could say the same for the left side.
There is going to have to be some filling and sanding done.
Your comments are always welcomed.
Ted
The right hand boom went on without issue, I wish I could say the same for the left side.
There is going to have to be some filling and sanding done.Your comments are always welcomed.
TedKarybdis
Joined: December 27, 2006
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 04:41 AM UTC
Lookin' good, Ted! I see what you mean about the boom attachment. It's times like that when you've gotta wonder how Trumpeter could possibly design something so "off". But hey, considering how big the P-38 is, you'll have plenty of plane to hold onto while sanding.
I can't wait to see the finished product!
I can't wait to see the finished product!
klimmer
Joined: May 16, 2003
KitMaker: 250 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 10:49 AM UTC
Thanks Dade,
Actually this isn't the Trumpeter kit, it's the Academy kit in 1/48th. Although you are vry correct about its size, it is a very large plane. One of my favorites of all time. I am also going to have to add a lot of weight into the nose to keep it from tail sitting, the instructions call for 20 grams, although I am not sure that will be enough. I am almost to the point of closing it up, so we will see. Thanks for the kind words. I just hope my BMF comes out half decent.
Ted
Actually this isn't the Trumpeter kit, it's the Academy kit in 1/48th. Although you are vry correct about its size, it is a very large plane. One of my favorites of all time. I am also going to have to add a lot of weight into the nose to keep it from tail sitting, the instructions call for 20 grams, although I am not sure that will be enough. I am almost to the point of closing it up, so we will see. Thanks for the kind words. I just hope my BMF comes out half decent.
TedKarybdis
Joined: December 27, 2006
KitMaker: 846 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 12:27 PM UTC
Hi Ted,
((bonks head)) D'oh, for some reason I got mixed up when you were talking about dueling with Grypho's 1/32 Zero, I figured you were working in the same scale. This despite the fact that you showed what you were working on one page back.
All that fiberglass dust floating in the air is making me loopy!
Ah yes, light nose weight- the bane of all tricycle rigs! I always loved the way most B-25 kits get around this by putting a ladder in back to hold the rear up.
((bonks head)) D'oh, for some reason I got mixed up when you were talking about dueling with Grypho's 1/32 Zero, I figured you were working in the same scale. This despite the fact that you showed what you were working on one page back.
All that fiberglass dust floating in the air is making me loopy!
Ah yes, light nose weight- the bane of all tricycle rigs! I always loved the way most B-25 kits get around this by putting a ladder in back to hold the rear up.
Grypho
Joined: May 27, 2005
KitMaker: 162 posts
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 01:36 PM UTC
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I just hope my BMF comes out half decent.
Ted, you'll be fine
I used Alclad Highly Polished Aluminium on the prop and spinner on my Zero. I have found you need to build it up (spray) slowly. 4-5 mist coats using low pressure (around 10 psi) are better than 1-2 heavy coats.
Make sure your seams are well filled though (I use super glue to fill mine). Alclad will find any gap you leave behind, even ones not obvious in your primer
But, because it dries so quick you can fill, sand and respray in no time at all.Good luck
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 09:40 PM UTC
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I spent some time up in the stash yesterday, and think that I'm probably jump in with the Tamiya 1/48 A6M3.
Of course, that 1/32 Hasegawa Ki-61 keeps calling my name, so who knows!
Any of these two choices would be great as the Japanese could use a little reinforcement. Otherwise it will be an Alllied Pacific war campaign
With the my KI-115, the Betty and another Zero coming the odds should be more even.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 - 09:44 PM UTC
Ted, your P-38 looks good so far. Hope everything works out with the sanding of the tailbooms and the weight in the nose. Would be too bad to have a tail sitter.
A short update on my own build: I gave my KI-115 a layer of gloss varnish yesterday in preparation for the decals today. More will follow tomorrow - hopefully with pictures
Good to see all the building going on - keep the updates and pictures flowing
A short update on my own build: I gave my KI-115 a layer of gloss varnish yesterday in preparation for the decals today. More will follow tomorrow - hopefully with pictures
Good to see all the building going on - keep the updates and pictures flowing
klimmer
Joined: May 16, 2003
KitMaker: 250 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 01:55 AM UTC
Thanks for the encouragement and the tips guys. 
Peter, thanks for the heads up...............I am planning on using Mr. Surfacer for the first time to try and spot any flaws before using the Alclad, I just hope I will not require serveral trips to and from the paint shop because of flaws, actually I probably should expect it.
I will not get much of a chance to work on her till the weekend, but I will keep you posted.
Ted
Peter, thanks for the heads up...............I am planning on using Mr. Surfacer for the first time to try and spot any flaws before using the Alclad, I just hope I will not require serveral trips to and from the paint shop because of flaws, actually I probably should expect it.
I will not get much of a chance to work on her till the weekend, but I will keep you posted.
Ted SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 - 07:16 PM UTC
Here is a little update on my KI-115 suicide plane. It is now 95% finished and only needs a few details and an overall coat of satin varnish. Maybe it looks a little too shiny now, but that will hopefully be fixed with the satin varnish.
On this one I have tried to use some black pigments mixed with water to dirty up the airplane a little bit. I could probably have done it even more, but I was affraid to ruin it all.
On this one I have tried to use some black pigments mixed with water to dirty up the airplane a little bit. I could probably have done it even more, but I was affraid to ruin it all.
klimmer
Joined: May 16, 2003
KitMaker: 250 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 12:52 AM UTC
Jesper,
Your suicide plane looks great.
How did you achieve that effect on the wings leading edges? Looks great.
Ted
Your suicide plane looks great.
How did you achieve that effect on the wings leading edges? Looks great.
TedKarybdis
Joined: December 27, 2006
KitMaker: 846 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 05:42 AM UTC
Lookin' good, Jesper! The underside is particularly interesting.
Between your KI-115 and my Ohka, we've got the Kamikaze side of things covered.
Between your KI-115 and my Ohka, we've got the Kamikaze side of things covered.
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 06:44 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments, guys. I appreciate it.
The KI-115 is now finished. I added a few details, touched up the cockpit in a few places. I am quite satisfied with the end result. The only nickpick I have is that it is too shiny. I will buy some mat varnish in my LHS this weekend and try to fix it. Otherwise I will give it a very light misting of light sand. This has worked before on tanks and might also work on this one. Anyway, this one is finished for campaign purposes
Ted, the effect on the wings was archieved by first spraying on aluminium on the base coat. Leave this to dry at least over night. Then spray on the colour that is going to be scratched - in this case dark green. After it has dried for one hour lightly rob the edges with a dishwashing pad normally used for cleaning pods and pans. Use the rough side and rob in the direction you want the scratches. After that simply leave to dry throughly and continue the painting process as normal.
Dade, we definently have a suicide team now. Sounds omnious - suddenly I am happy we are only making plastic models
However, I think we are in dire need of some air cover if we are going to get close to the invasion fleet. Otherwise all the P-47s, Mossie, Warhawk, P-38 etc. are going to shoot us out of the sky.
Here is my second finished entry for this campaign:
The KI-115 is now finished. I added a few details, touched up the cockpit in a few places. I am quite satisfied with the end result. The only nickpick I have is that it is too shiny. I will buy some mat varnish in my LHS this weekend and try to fix it. Otherwise I will give it a very light misting of light sand. This has worked before on tanks and might also work on this one. Anyway, this one is finished for campaign purposes
Ted, the effect on the wings was archieved by first spraying on aluminium on the base coat. Leave this to dry at least over night. Then spray on the colour that is going to be scratched - in this case dark green. After it has dried for one hour lightly rob the edges with a dishwashing pad normally used for cleaning pods and pans. Use the rough side and rob in the direction you want the scratches. After that simply leave to dry throughly and continue the painting process as normal.
Dade, we definently have a suicide team now. Sounds omnious - suddenly I am happy we are only making plastic models
However, I think we are in dire need of some air cover if we are going to get close to the invasion fleet. Otherwise all the P-47s, Mossie, Warhawk, P-38 etc. are going to shoot us out of the sky.
Here is my second finished entry for this campaign:
klimmer
Joined: May 16, 2003
KitMaker: 250 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 04:50 AM UTC
Hi Jesper,
That is a interesting technique for scoring the leading edge, I never would have thought of that. Thanks for the tip, I will have to try that on one of my builds in the future.
Your build looks great, a little glossy, but very nice non the less.
Keep an eye on your six though.........................
Ted
That is a interesting technique for scoring the leading edge, I never would have thought of that. Thanks for the tip, I will have to try that on one of my builds in the future.
Your build looks great, a little glossy, but very nice non the less.
Keep an eye on your six though.........................
Ted Karybdis
Joined: December 27, 2006
KitMaker: 846 posts
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Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 10:25 AM UTC
Hi Jesper,
Well, at least that would be just like how things really happened at the end of the war.
Great job on your plane! At least we'll look good crashing and burning on the way to the target.
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However, I think we are in dire need of some air cover if we are going to get close to the invasion fleet. Otherwise all the P-47s, Mossie, Warhawk, P-38 etc. are going to shoot us out of the sky.
Well, at least that would be just like how things really happened at the end of the war.
Great job on your plane! At least we'll look good crashing and burning on the way to the target.
CMOT70
Joined: August 23, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 01:11 PM UTC
Nice job Jesper.
And don't worry i'll probably make it back before this campaign is over with a second entry. And it will definately be Japanese...though an obsolete Ki43 up against all those late war allied aircraft will be, for all intents and purposes, a suicide plane as well
.
Andrew
And don't worry i'll probably make it back before this campaign is over with a second entry. And it will definately be Japanese...though an obsolete Ki43 up against all those late war allied aircraft will be, for all intents and purposes, a suicide plane as well
.Andrew
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Friday, October 12, 2007 - 12:25 AM UTC
Thanks for the comments, Dade and Ted. I appreciate it.
29Foxtrot
Joined: September 19, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 05:35 PM UTC
Hi all,
Some great builds have been added during my absence.
After returning home from a few weeks away, [sorting out a family problem] I discovered my unit had been broken into with the theft of several items including my PC.
I have to use an internet cafe on the short term to check emails and stuff.
When I get things sorted out and back to normal I'll get a few models done and have to borrow a PC and Digital Camera to post pix of the builds.
Rob.
Some great builds have been added during my absence.
After returning home from a few weeks away, [sorting out a family problem] I discovered my unit had been broken into with the theft of several items including my PC.
I have to use an internet cafe on the short term to check emails and stuff.
When I get things sorted out and back to normal I'll get a few models done and have to borrow a PC and Digital Camera to post pix of the builds.
Rob.
CMOT70
Joined: August 23, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 08:51 PM UTC
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After returning home from a few weeks away, [sorting out a family problem] I discovered my unit had been broken into with the theft of several items including my PC.
I have to use an internet cafe on the short term to check emails and stuff.
Wow, what part of Victoria do you actually live in? Broadmeadows? Sorry to hear of the bad luck anyway.
Andrew
SGTJKJ
#041
Joined: July 20, 2006
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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2007 - 08:23 PM UTC
Sorry to hear about the theft, Rob. A real anoying thing - as well as potential very costly depending on the insurance.
Anyway, good to have you back even if it is on a borrowed computer and/or internet cafe.
Looking forward to see some pictures when you get everything sorted out.
Anyway, good to have you back even if it is on a borrowed computer and/or internet cafe.
Looking forward to see some pictures when you get everything sorted out.
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