Hasegawa Ki-84 Chinese Nationalist Forces - finally there…..complete

[SinuheH]

Ditto, this was a stalled build….. too many of those in my collection - time to clear the decks!

[SinuheH]

Anyhow, the Xmas holidays really allowed me some time off for modelling…… amazing how fast progress is then.

 

Masks were drawn and cut using a Silhouette Portrait mat cutter

 

 

This really is a very useful tool for LSP modellers.

 

 

After that I did the yellow leading edges, adding some more chipping using a Maskol like solution

 

 

 

Let's see how far we progress today….

 

 

 

 

 

[LSP_Kevin]

Looks great Sinuhe! I really want to get one of these cutters. I'll be publishing your review shortly! Good to see Mac software support too.

 

Kev

[SinuheH]

Thanks Kev - the Silhouette is a great tool - and at the price of a modern 1/32 kit - it is something I don't want to miss anymore!

I wish somebody would re-release the Alps/OKI set of printer again!

[Loic]

Most interresting tip and nice model

[Guest Peterpools]

Sinuhe

Terrific project and the weathering is superb. Wish I had the know how and talent to make my own masks but at this stage of the game, doesn't look likely.

The Ki-84 is looking simply surpurb

Keep 'em coming

Peter

[SinuheH]

Thanks Peter - actually making masks is really not that difficult - provided you stick to simple designs…. I'll leave the more complex ones to experts.

[BradG]

Looks nice mate. You could even go a little harder with the paint chipping if you wanted.

[SinuheH]

Thanks Brad, I agree, especially on the fuselage sides…… this was my 1st attempt ….. live and learn.

[Jamme]

Great job!

Cheers,

Jamme

[SinuheH]

Thanks gents, will post another update this evening - the end is in sight.

It's been a fun build.

[SinuheH]

This kit is a lot of firsts for me - yesterday I tried out a Flory wash - and was really impressed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This afternoon, I had my favourite chore - masking canopies - forgot to busy a AM set…...

 

Well that's about it, final update before it is finished.

 

Edited December 27, 2013 by SinuheH

[SinuheH]

Also tried AK pigment "rust" for the exhaust….

 

 

Exhaust stains are with Gunze smoke.

 

 

Edited December 28, 2013 by SinuheH

[LSP_Kevin]

Very nice work mate! Looks great.

 

Kev

[Guest Peterpools]

Sinuhe

She sure is looking mighty fine. Glad you discovered the Flory Washes - really nice way of doing panel lines and light weathering. I've used them for a long time and totally agree how well they work and how easy they are to use.

Keep 'em coming

Peter