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World War II: Japan
Aircraft of Japan in WWII.
Hosted by Rowan Baylis
Back with another finished model
matrixone
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Oregon, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 03:54 PM UTC
This is my latest model, the 1/72 scale MPM Ki-83. A very nice kit to build but the engine nacelles took up most of the building time.
I used Model Master enamels and mixed my own colors, decals are from Aeromaster....this model is a what-if as no Ki-83s saw action during the war.










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lampie
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 06:07 PM UTC
Hi Les.
Good to see you posting again,,its been a while.
Another fine model, and beautifully photographed. Ive missed your great builds.
All the best
Nige
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 01:30 AM UTC
Hi Les
I've been absent too of late but its great to see you return with another cracker.

One thing I have noticed since I got back on station is the lack of what-if members and aircraft, so its a real bonus to have your latest work on display.

Its made my day.

Cheers
Peter
youngc
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Western Australia, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 03:40 AM UTC
G'day,

Great photography and nice use of a backdrop. Terrific groundwork and finally, brilliant model.

(gee, how many more adjectives can I use?)

Chas
matrixone
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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 03:59 AM UTC
Thanks so much for the comments Nigel, Peter, and Chas!

Here is another pic.


And here is what I am working on now...




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drabslab
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European Union
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Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008 - 12:24 AM UTC
excellent model, excelletn photography!!!

My god, i still have to learn a lot
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008 - 02:21 AM UTC
Great job on that one. Your pictures look fantastic

Thanks for sharing
matrixone
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Posted: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 04:10 AM UTC
Thanks for the kind words drabslab and Jesper!

Speaking of backdrops I have painted a new backdrop since I finished the Ki-83.

Here are some pics of it in progress...







And here is the backdrop in use.


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