[Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien - Hasegawa - 1/32]

On 7/1/2025 at 11:01 AM, Furie said:

Thanks Matt for your message.

I don’t know that Gunze GX2 — is it a glossy black primer?

 

Yes, it's their Gloss Black shade, and it's a beauty. Also comes in a larger 18ml bottle.

 

 

Matt 

[Mals Way goes Maritime, Arado 196A-3]

The cockpit is looking awesome Mal. I like the differing leather tones that you've chosen.

 

 

 

Matt 

[New Spitfire from Kotare]

Back on track (even though a new P-38 would be wonderful)

 

Are these early PR Spitfires in PRU Blue, or a lighter shade? I've seen PRU Pink, an overall Sky-ish shade, and a light blue.  The later PR Spits of course had the dark blue that I can't wait for.

 

 

 

Matt 

[1/32 Infinity Models SB2C-4 Helldiver]

Those dive flaps look great. Looks especially clean, I'd have glue marks all over myself and the flaps.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien - Hasegawa - 1/32]

Great start with the riveting! Nice test on the black. I've found that nothing works better than the Gunze GX2, but it looks like the Novus polish has delivered great results.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Trumpeter A-4E VA-164 (29 June: Endgame)]

Fantastic display for the Skyhawk. 

 

 

Matt 

[A-4 E Sky Hawk 1:32 Trumpeter]

That looks wonderful Sasha!  How did you achieve the great weathering on the fuel tanks?

 

 

Matt

[New Spitfire from Kotare]

What a beauty, and hopefully their plans for annual release means that my dreams of a Pr.1C will come true.

 

 

 

Matt 

[F-16A Netz-TopAces]

That's not a Talon!

Awesome start Pete. Really like the cockpit details.

 

 

Matt 

[A Worthy Challenge for MiG-21 Lovers]

3 hours ago, Bob MDC said:

Not sure to wait for the decals, masks or 3D printed foils 🙃

 

 

Bob

 

I imagine it would have to be full coverage decals. Might even be doable in panels like the original has been beaded. But then again, I've seen guys hand-paint those insane Mi-24 airshow paint schemes, so anything is technically possible with enough time and determination. 

 

 

 

Matt 

[A Worthy Challenge for MiG-21 Lovers]

It's absolutely astounding, and such an amazing project. Turned a weapon of war into a beautiful object of art.

 

 

 

Matt 

[A-4 E Sky Hawk 1:32 Trumpeter]

Wow, the Skyhawk looks fantastic Sasha. It's looking ready to take off on the next mission.

 

 

 

Matt 

[1/32 GRUMMAN J2F-5 'DUCK' FLEET AIR PHOTO UNIT ATLANTIC | LUKGRAPH]

Fantastic weathering and progress on the Duck.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Bf 109 G-6/U2 - 6./JG 53 - Border Model 1/35 - RFI]

Brilliant build, brilliant photography, brilliant paint Denis.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien - Hasegawa - 1/32]

Happy to see you starting on a new project Denis. I'll be sure to pull up a comfy chair to follow it.

 

 

 

Matt 

[1/32 Su-34 by Temp Models (3D Printed)]

34 minutes ago, CRAZY IVAN5 said:

 I wonder how one would get one out of Russia and the currency exchange might be problematic.

 

Multiple eBay sellers across former Soviet states. I've ordered TempModels stuff from a seller in Armenia

 

Matt 

[Happy Birthday Pete Fleischmann!]

Many happy returns on your special day Pete

 

 

Matt 

[1:32nd scale Caudron G.3 (Anzani engine)]

Fantastic looking linen surfaces Mike! I think it's going to look fantastic when done.

 

 

 

Matt 

[1/32 Infinity Models SB2C-4 Helldiver]

Good luck with the PE origami of the dive brakes. It will be effort well spent when it's all done though.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Revell Hurricane Mk.IIb]

Very nice start. Welcome back to LSP-land. The Revell Hurricane looks quite nice.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Are 'vapor' kits a developing trend...?]

I think that with the advent of 3D printing, it's way easier to produce a prototype to build interest and hype, but scaling it for full production and breaking it down into an easy to assemble kit is the challenge. Hence why we see so many kits appear, then go dark for months/years until an eventual possible release.

 

 

Matt

[1/18 Scale P-51B 3D Print Build]

More excellent progress. Great use of every material available to you.

 

 

 

Matt 

[Tamiya 1/32 A6M5 Zero "Zeek"]

Great looking Zero, really nice weathering

 

 

 

Matt 

[1/32 Su-34 by Temp Models (3D Printed)]

7 hours ago, Zola25 said:

There are already 2 Su-34 kits available in 1/48 (Hobby Boss and Kitty Hawk). Admitted they are not exactly known for accuracy..

 

The Kittyhawk one is closer, but it still needs a bunch of help and detail. This one is supposed to be as close to perfect as is possible right now.

 

 

 

Matt

[Boulton Paul Defiant Mk 1 Night-Fighter - 410 Sqn RCAF]

It's looking incredible. Peter really hit it out of the park with this kit

 

 

 

Matt