Dave J

Lol.. And I just picked up the Trumpeter kit....

I Pre-Ordered on the 19th Sept when the Japanese version of the Old Man's Blog went up. I received my confirmation email on the 25th Sept.

Lol.. And I just picked up the Trumpeter kit....

Lol.. And I just picked up the Trumpeter kit....

That could be the one I was thinking of!

This is the confirmation email that they have sent if you preordered using the link -
 
Dear Valued Zoukei-Mura Customer, 
Thank you very much for your reservation of the Ki-45 Kai Tei Toryu kit to be picked up at IPMS Telford 2018.

We truly appreciate your continued support of Zoukei-Mura SWS.

Please bring £110.00 in cash (exact change would be highly appreciated) to the Zoukei-Mura booth before 15:00 on Saturday, 10th November.

Any reserved Toryu kits that are not picked up by 15:00 will be put up for sale.

*We cannot fully guarantee that we will be able to bring the Toryu kits to Telford. Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to seeing you in Telford!


  Sincerely,

The SWS Development Team

Like this crazy Dutchman....
 
https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4357-converting-the-hk-models-prototype-lancaster-into-a-manchester/

Just received my Pre Order confirmation from ZM for the Ki-45 at Telford... I'm hoping that they can deliver, as it would be really nice not to pay for shipping!

Just received my Pre Order confirmation from ZM for the Ki-45 at Telford... I'm hoping that they can deliver, as it would be really nice not to pay for shipping!

Like this crazy Dutchman....
 
https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4357-converting-the-hk-models-prototype-lancaster-into-a-manchester/

Like this crazy Dutchman....
 
https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/4357-converting-the-hk-models-prototype-lancaster-into-a-manchester/

That's my plan!

That's my plan!

Cool, I just ordered my Ki-45 for collection at Telford!
 
I think I am going to need a spare suitcase...

Cool, I just ordered my Ki-45 for collection at Telford!
 
I think I am going to need a spare suitcase...

I was the one that said at there is nothing wrong with Tamiya decals, yes they are a tad thick but that's it... People that complain that they are crap are applying them incorrectly. A while ago I was one of those people...
I don't use any setting or sol agents on them. Just a bit of heat from a hairdryer and cotton bud to roll out the moisture from behind the decal. I have used this method on old and new decals supplied in Tamiya kits.
 
The only question would be the accuracy of them. I know the Mk.XVI Spitfire had issues with the 485 Sqdn decals. 
 
 

The trick is using heat. Low heat setting on a hairdryer with a moist cotton bud to push the trapped air and conform around details. Works on older kits and new releases.

The trick is using heat. Low heat setting on a hairdryer with a moist cotton bud to push the trapped air and conform around details. Works on older kits and new releases.

Kiwi guy #2 received the package from Kiwi guy #3... Kiwi guy #2 has overnighted the Kahu parts to Kiwi guy #1 at lunch...
 
I had a quick look at the parts before forwarding them on... Man that detail is really nice for it being printed!

If Kiwi Guy #1 got the bits back to Kiwi Guy #3 before Friday, who then gave them to Kiwi Guy #5, who Kiwi Guy #3 works for, he could pass them to Kiwi Guy #4, to get some casting done next week. Confused yet?!
 
Realise it’s not likely in that time frame, but still a possibility for a quick turnaround and cost savings. Just sayin’...

Kiwi guy #3 has just ordered his parts to Kiwi guy #2

Ok, update...again!
 
Just had an email saying the parts are printed and ready to ship.  Oh my, its a little stressful, having not done this sort of thing before......hope they look good!
 
Hopefully this little exercise is interesting for those of you, who like me, want stuff done but dont know how to go about it.  I have learnt a lot during this process and made some fundamental (expensive) learning mistakes, and lost hope several times along the way.
 
There is light at the end of the very long tunnel finally!  
 
Cheers
Anthony

Thats great! Its been a while
 
Ahhhh yeah.... I was actually looking at the kit again the other day..

Heya Anthony,
 
Department of Corrections Rotol 3 blade prop is OOP. I contacted them late last year and that's the answer they gave me.

I have built a couple in the past, but I think its time for a chance... I think I will have a few more in the future!