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Hasegawa Typhoon 1/48 Bubbletop
Willard79
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Wellington, New Zealand
Joined: June 01, 2014
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 09:07 AM UTC
After almost 3 years (yes really), I'm calling this done.
Aftermarket barrels, cockpit, wheels and horizontal stabilizers.
Masks from Mal.
I'm satisfied with the result and glad it's moved to the shelf.






LinusB
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Western Australia, Australia
Joined: March 21, 2016
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 09:46 AM UTC
It may have taken three years but an amazing result at the end.
Willard79
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Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 09:53 AM UTC
Cheers, I found the only WIP shot I took.
Knuckles
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Oregon, United States
Joined: March 09, 2017
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 09:56 AM UTC
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England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 11:41 AM UTC
Very nicely done Spud, how did you find the masks?

Can I pinch the pics for my FB page?
Willard79
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Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 12:29 PM UTC

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Very nicely done Spud, how did you find the masks?

Can I pinch the pics for my FB page?


Considering it was my first time using them, they were great.
Excellent instructions. I've PM'd you the photos.
Scrodes
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: July 22, 2012
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 08:51 PM UTC
Nice build - it's not the easiest kit to build (despite it's age). What colour did you use for the top side gray? It looks off, but that could be a white balance issue.
Willard79
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Wellington, New Zealand
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Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 12:06 AM UTC

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Nice build - it's not the easiest kit to build (despite it's age). What colour did you use for the top side gray? It looks off, but that could be a white balance issue.

The top side gray is XF-82 Ocean Gray 2 (RAF), could be off, blame it on the white balance or maybe the Calvados dust, looks ok on the shelf.
The kit is a bit 'gappy', especially as I've been on a diet of Eduard and Tamiya kits.
I found an article online from Chris Thomas that gave me a heads up before I started (unfortunately I've lost it),so it wasn't as bad as it could've been.
Having said that I'd do it again, maybe the car door version.
RussellE
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Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 01:57 AM UTC
a very nice build Spud-thanks for sharing!
GazzaS
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 01:30 PM UTC
Spud,
Purely excellent! Love the subtle weathering and great way you're raised the details.

Gaz
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