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World War II: Japan
Aircraft of Japan in WWII.
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Tamiya Dinah III Finished
matrixone
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Posted: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 04:40 AM UTC
Here are some snaps of my recently finished 1/48 scale Tamiya Ki-46 Dinah III.
The model was built O.O.B. and was painted with Model Master enamels, the markings are from an old Aeromaster decal sheet.








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Posted: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 07:15 AM UTC
Very nicely done Matrixone. The paint finished is excellent.
I built the same model oob last year in Japanese dark green.
Redhand
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Posted: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 07:37 AM UTC
I agree. Beautiful job.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 07:47 AM UTC
Beautiful job - have this one my stash and after seeing yours I may have to move it to the top of the pile ! Thanks for sharing it. Cheers - Richard
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Posted: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 10:44 AM UTC
Les,
Love your finished bird! Man, what a sleek looking machine! You've really made it look good!

Gaz
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 06:11 AM UTC
Thanks for the comments!

Another image or two or three of the model...





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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 07:44 PM UTC
This is really a beautifully built Dinah! I like the more faded look of the control surfaces very much. They look just spot on. And the photographing/presentation of the models is great, too. Thank You for sharing!

Oliver
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 08:30 PM UTC
Very nice Les!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 08:46 PM UTC
Hi Les,

Compliments on a very nice model - your weathering is spot-on.

Your build has made me add this model on my bucket list.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing.

Regards,
Kobus
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 09:00 PM UTC
Les, very good overall finishing. Congratulations and thank you for sharing.

Cheers!
Gabriel
matrixone
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Posted: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 - 10:03 PM UTC
Thanks for looking and also for the kind words!



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Posted: Thursday, May 05, 2016 - 08:10 AM UTC
That last pic is the goods, awesome work.
matrixone
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Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 06:48 AM UTC
Thanks very much Carl!


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Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 08:03 PM UTC
Very well done!
matrixone
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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 07:56 AM UTC
Thank you Bill!



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Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 11:08 AM UTC
Very nice. The weathering is executed very well. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 12:37 AM UTC
Les,
Your finished Dinah 111 really is a superb build. To me it doesn't really matter if it's OOB or super detailed with Resin, AM parts, and tons of scratch building. It's the overall finished presentation that I pay close attention to. And your build is just simply outstanding.

Expertly painted and decaled. But it's your exceptional yet restrained weathering that sets the overall tone of the your build. The end result is a display presentation model second to none.

Well done Les, very well done.

Joel
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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 02:05 AM UTC
Thanks for the more than kind words Naseby and Joel!


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Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016 - 02:17 AM UTC
The very last photo in the OP is your best. Nice looking build. I wish someone would starting making all of these Japanese twins in 32nd.
matrixone
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Posted: Sunday, May 15, 2016 - 12:06 AM UTC
Thank you Matt!

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