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Ki-84 Hayate (Gale, Hurricane?) "Frank"
Siderius
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Posted: Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 05:56 AM UTC
This is my latest build. It is a 1/72 scale Hasegawa KI-84 Frank.
The kit went together easily and only had a problem with the fuselage hinomarus, which I replaced with KI-44 fuselage decals. There is a little difference
in the size of the white border around the "meatball" but I think I can get away with it.
This aircraft represents the 29th flight group based on Formosa in 1945. Hasegawa decals are sure better than Academy. Enjoy.














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Posted: Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 06:02 AM UTC
Hi 'Star Gazer' ,

A fine Frank. As you know, I like a little more weathering--light exhaust staining, etc. The only thing I would suggest is a slight variation of the silvers to differentiate the NMF from the silver dope of the fabric control surfaces.

Well done.
SGTJKJ
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Posted: Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 02:36 PM UTC
Looks good.

You have had problems with Academy decals before? What are your experiences?
I have heard some bad things about Academy decals and have just bought a Bf 109 from Academy. I do not know if I should use the decals or go for after market decals.

Thanks for sharing
Siderius
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Posted: Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 03:10 PM UTC
Yes, Academy decals can be problematic at times. You need to make sure you have a good gloss coat on the model before you decal.
Some people even buy Academy kits and use after market decals.
I've found them useable in most cases though with a little bit of care.
Thanks for the compliment about the "Frank". Take care. Russell
propboy44256
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Posted: Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 04:20 PM UTC
Looks good, I did the green version myself
Siderius
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Posted: Monday, March 26, 2007 - 04:40 AM UTC
Thanks for the kind words, all. The "Frank" is a really nice looking design so it is hard to go wrong. I'm thinking my next project with be a J2M "Jack" or maybe a multiengine something or other. Russell
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Posted: Monday, March 26, 2007 - 11:52 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Yes, Academy decals can be problematic at times. You need to make sure you have a good gloss coat on the model before you decal.
Some people even buy Academy kits and use after market decals.
I've found them useable in most cases though with a little bit of care.
Thanks for the compliment about the "Frank". Take care. Russell


OK, I will try on my Bf 109 and see what happens. Thanks for the tip on the gloss coat.
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Posted: Monday, March 26, 2007 - 07:41 PM UTC
Russel,

Very nice looking Frank.



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Quoted Text

A fine Frank. As you know, I like a little more weathering--light exhaust staining, etc. The only thing I would suggest is a slight variation of the silvers to differentiate the NMF from the silver dope of the fabric control surfaces.


I agree with what Fred said, maybe an oil wash would bring things together as well and would not require a lot of work to pull off.

-Derek
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