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World War II: Japan
Aircraft of Japan in WWII.
Hosted by Rowan Baylis
Kamikaze aircraft finished
matrixone
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Posted: Thursday, July 07, 2016 - 10:28 PM UTC
This Dinah trainer was built from the 1/72 scale Arii Kit.

I put this model in the markings of an aircraft that was used by the Kamikaze on November 1st 1945 in defense of Kyushu from allied forces during Operation Downfall.







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Posted: Friday, July 08, 2016 - 02:14 AM UTC
Such a fascinating airplane.
GazzaS
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Posted: Friday, July 08, 2016 - 03:17 AM UTC
Les,
Very nicely done. Interesting choice of markings on the other one.

Gaz
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Posted: Friday, July 08, 2016 - 11:46 AM UTC
Very nice and interesting finishing max!
matrixone
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Posted: Friday, July 08, 2016 - 09:43 PM UTC
Thank you Matt, Gary, and Larse!

A couple more pictures of the model...




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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2016 - 02:22 AM UTC
Awesome work, Les!

Thanks for sharing
Redhand
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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2016 - 04:46 PM UTC
Pure artistry in that paint job. Wow.
matrixone
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Posted: Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 06:47 AM UTC
Thanks Jesper and Brian!


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Posted: Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 08:15 AM UTC
Another great build Les. I'm liking the mix of heavy weathering and near-new panels on the wings as well. Is the giant earwig in the third image a reference to the Godzilla movies?

Cheers, D
matrixone
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Posted: Monday, July 11, 2016 - 01:20 AM UTC
Thank you Damian!

The extra sized earwig was no doubt a result of exposure to radiation.


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Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 05:45 AM UTC
Les,
Another one of your masterpieces. Rock solid build for sure. The paint and weathering just sets your build apart from the norm. And your photo presentation is 2nd to none. I always look forward to them.
Joel
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 04:51 AM UTC
Les, masterful as always, the green is spot on and the chipping is tops. I plan to do a similar build when I get through some more of the stash.
cheers
J
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 10:36 AM UTC
Beautiful aircraft - in life and in your scale execution. Very interesting subject!
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