Daywalker
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Thanks guys! At my current pace, a couple more weeks of superdetailing and wiring, then I can finally spray some paint. I'll keep the WIP pics coming, thanks for looking and leaving comments!
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Added some wiring and other bits to the cockpit floor, and added some lightening holes where appropriate.
More lightening holes, and some wiring added to the radio gear.
The fire control box on the left rear corner of the cockpit side panel needed to be relocated for a Nakajima built aircraft. This detail had to be removed, and it was quite a chore as it is located right on top of the fuse stringer detail and other bits. A couple of hours with a knife, rotary tool, files, and sandpaper did the trick. Wish I had taken a "before" pic...
Looks like after the cockpit, engine, and LG are built there is not a lot to this kit. Most of the construction manual covers these three areas. After they're built, it should really move along!
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Well done Chris! Beautiful build. WOuld you mind sharing your technique/colors for the exhaust stains? They look especially nice.
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Beautiful work Dennis! I agree, your AB skills are top notch as the camo looks just right.
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I know it's not much, but I was able to start on my Zero today. Sorted through the colors I am going to use, and made some notes on things to fix/add to the kit. I also got the fuse halves ready for paint (NMF on the interior and Aotake in the tail gear bay). This build will be a Nakajima-built aircraft, so the color I purchased for the interior (a Mitsubishi color) will not work. I found a mix over at J-aircraft for the Nakajima interior green, and need to pck up some more paint to make the color. Here's the fuse halves with the glue surfaces masked in preparation for the NMF to come:
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Excellent work! That IP looks especially nice.
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Maybe ol' skool, but it certainly looks the business! Great looking progress, now go heal those digits.
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Awesome work Russ! I haven't checked in on you in a few days, and look what happened! You're flying (sorry!) through this thing!!!
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Looks like today is the day I get to start on this build! Right now, I am just trying to sort out the correct cockpit colors for the bird I am modeling. I found an excellent mix over at J-aircraft, as well as the notes on accurizing the Tamiya kit. Hope to have some WIP pics soon!
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Richard,
I will be watching your project with great interest! I ordered my two sets from Jen a little bit ago, very exciting! At this point, I may only use part of the set and build the Seafire 46. I built the 1/48 Airfix offering a year ago as a 46 and really like the look of that version better with the Mk.22 carb inlet and standard Mk.22 windscreen. Besides, might as well make it a little different!
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Thanks for the help everyone! I received a nice message from Jen this morning about the resin bits. I am ordering them from her and am VERY excited to see them!
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Great to see another scratchbuilt bird here at the GB! I will be keeping a close eye on you fellas for some tips.
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Thanks for the quick reply Richard! I'll wait until the weekend and if I still haven't heard back I'll send her a reminder. Really looking forward to getting one of these sets!
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I am very interested in this conversion set! I signed up at Britmodeller in order to contact her, but have heard nothing back yet. Do you know if she is still making this set? I would really like to get one of these.
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WOW, great choice. Welcome aboard!
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Thanks guys! I am really looking forward to getting started on this kit very soon. I haven't been able to start on her yet, but hopefully very soon!
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Stunning work, any tips on how you acheived the finish? I am getting ready to start a large Zero and I really like the look you got. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Outstanding work! Considering the difficulty you had with this kit, it turned out beautifully.
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Welcome to the GB! Glad to see another SBD here, sounds like a very nice kit.
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Welcome to the GB, and an excellent choice! Those are my favorite Phantom markings.
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Oops! Sorry bout that...
AB= Air Brush
Great progress!
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Chris- You are really cruising along with this one! Outstanding work, your AB skills are top-notch.
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Excellent progress Russ! I am enjoying watching the play-by-play on this one. Who knows- I may even give this sort of thing a try down the road. Keep those WIP pics coming!
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Welcome Azgaron! Glad you are going to build here with us. I have been following along with your Spitfire, she looks better each day. Can't wait to see you tackle the Bug.
Tamiya A6M5 Zero
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You're gonna love this kit Kevin! OOB, it should be a dream build. Enjoy!