Uncarina

Sean, This has been one of my favorite builds to follow, because of its subject, historical content, and quest for authenticity combined with some top modeling skills. Good things come to those who wait, and whenever you revisit this build I hope to be there. Meanwhile I’ve just revisited your MiG-29 build and it’s inspiring me to start mine up soon! Cheers, Tom

Very impressive introduction Scott! Redrilling every single rivet—I have serious respect for your dedication! Cheers, Tom

Stellar work! I love the scheme and your work on this. Cheers, Tom

Great progress, and I am impressed with the kit cockpit detail. I’m glad you identified a workaround for your version. Cheers, Tom

Excellent progress Andy, and those turnbuckles look great! Cheers, Tom

Extraordinary creativity Sean! I will have to keep HGW in mind when I get to that stage of my build. You really are bringing this aircraft to life, and I will be looking for that Hayao Miyazaki movie. Cheers, Tom

That cockpit pops Max! Great progress on all fronts. Cheers, Tom

Outstanding! Cheers, Tom

Thanks Gaz! Dale, it’s a mix of Tamiya paints: Yellow, Red, Earth, and Neutral Grey, using Nick Millman’s (J-Aircraft.com) recommendation, detailed here: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/66239-japanese-trainerexperimental-orange-suggested-mixes/ Haha, thanks! Althought it doesn’t sing as nicely...;) Cheers, Tom

Beautiful work Dale! The finish, weathering, base, great work: well done indeed. Cheers, Tom

Thanks Ray! Weathering was with oils, pastels, and Prismacolor pencils. That was definitely a fun part of the build. Thanks Mike! I definitely join others in recommending this kit. Thanks Mark! Thanks Dennis! Very true: it does stand out in the display case. Domo arigato Ron-san! Sounds like a great read. Thank you very much Dale! Your two builds have definitely inspired me. Cheers, Tom

Thanks John! I wanted this to stand out in the display case, and had always wanted to do a prototype build. It did go fast, aside from riveting. Other mods were more modest: engine wiring, removing the antenna, and modifying the front canopy. Don’t tell anyone, but the first prototype was actually unarmed. I didn’t notice this until after the cannon and gunsight were installed! Cheers, Tom

Kevin, Thanks, but you are way too kind! Cheers, Tom

Andy, thanks so much! I’ve been wanting to do this for some time, glad to see it to the finish line. Cheers, Tom

Andy, Kagemusha, thank you! Yes, bright indeed! Hoping it’ll stand out in the display case Cheers, Tom