1to1scale Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I left the choice up to you guys, you voted, and the Frank won over the Spitfire 6 to 4. So here it is. After collecting a few aftermarket upgrades, I finally got started on my Ki-84 Frank by Hasegawa. The goal the this build is to test and experiment with heavy wear, weathering, and chipping. This thing is going to look like it was used, abused, and forgotten about. Hasegawa Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Frank) special edition Montex Mask 32100 Eduard 32542 Interior set, I am mainly using this set for the seat and panel, but I'm using some details that are not on the kit parts, if the kit parts look descent, then I leave it off. Quickboost exhaust, in my opinion, it's not worth the time to hollow out the kit parts when you can buy these for $7 AdamR, LSP_K2, sandokan and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 This is always my least favorite part of the build, cutting, bending, and gluing PE. I do have to say, the Eduard seat and panel look great. I added some details to the floor, maybe i will add a few to the side panels too. sandokan, Vandy 1 VX 4 and Sparzanza 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy 1 VX 4 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) I will be watching looking great Edited November 12, 2017 by Vandy 1 VX 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martinnfb Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 And fully loaded , ready for another peacekeeping mission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 A little more PE hell last night, I got so lucky attaching the rear seat mounts/posts at the exact right spacing to fit the floor and rear bulkhead...luck, that's all it was. I have to admit, as complicated as the seat was, it came out awesome! Way better than the kit seat. Gazzas, sandokan, MikeMaben and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 It's quite a nice kit to build; I finished one earlier this year. Very nice work so far. Thanks for posting. I'll be following your build with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 That has to be the best looking aircraft seat I've ever seen. Gaz mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 11/14/2017 at 5:49 PM, Gazzas said: That has to be the best looking aircraft seat I've ever seen. Gaz I have to admit, the major suckage of the Hasegawa seat made the Eduard seat worth it. It was a pain because it had so many folds and curves, but I have to admit, it wasn't that bad to assemble. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Incredible seat. But looks unbelievably uncomfortable! mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 That seat definitely makes the interior much better! I love the look of unpainted photoetch too. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 I did a little work last night, I painted the engine and test assembled it (no glue yet). I still need to weather it and add the ignition wires. It was tough finding some good usable pictures of the Honmare 45 engine, but I found these were a good reference. I primered the cockpit and spayed a coat of duraluminum, then gave it a good coat of chipping medium. I still have not decided which color to paint the cockpit, but I'm leaning toward the light brown/khaki shade. AdamR, Sparzanza, mpk and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) I made more progress on the Frank, painted and chipped the cockpit, assembled wings, a few sub assemblies, the engine and cowl, and test fit the fuselage. Edited November 20, 2017 by 1to1scale sandokan, cib2265, mpk and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Final paint and weathering on the cockpit. Shaka HI, Fooesboy, LSP_Kevin and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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