109 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hi, finally back doing some work on the ZM J2M3 Raiden. I glued the lower belly to the rear fuselage. Fit was perfect. I also assembled the horizontal stabs, added panel lines and rivets with a stone beading tool. Bunrindo #61 is my reference for rivets and panels lines. The horizontal stabs will be glued after painting the model in place. Their good fit allows for this. Added also a panel line along the fuselage spine. Next will be riveting the rear fuselage ... Uncarina, Wurzacher, mywifehatesmodels and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Not sure about the mud on the top engine bearers, but all in all you are doing a fantastic job! Really a joy to follow! Hi, that´s not mud but oil and heat encrusted dust and dirt. Wurzacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looks wonderful so far. Im in the midst of a Japanese build myself, and am looking forward to the extended weathering options. Looking good, and looking forward to some paint! 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do335b6 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looks Great I started painting mine 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looks Great I started painting mine Which markings will you do? Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do335b6 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Using markings I found on an old book, Basic Green over Grey with a Yellow Spinner and Yellow cowl flaps 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 cracking work you have done there, fantastic job on the cockpit and the detailing!!!!!! I'm beyond jealous 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spads57 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 WOW! Not much to add other than AWESOME my friend. Highest Regards, Gregory Jouette the Very Impressed 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32Nut Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I think AWESOME is the appropriate word here! The rendition of the pilot is fantastic. Carl. 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDeath Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Looks amazing! I finished this kit at the end of last year and I loved it. I seem to remember the only real fit issues I had were the engine cowlings. Best of luck with the build and I will be following this one! 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzacher Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 What tool are you using to do the rivets? 109 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Looks amazing! I finished this kit at the end of last year and I loved it. I seem to remember the only real fit issues I had were the engine cowlings. Best of luck with the build and I will be following this one! OK hope that my cowling panels will fit nicely! ! I will report here. Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 What tool are you using to do the rivets? I use a stone beading tool. Can be found in the Internet or from MDC. HTH! Wurzacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBG Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Engine compartment: Awesome !! Weathering and chipping technique !! Fantastic effects !! When continuation ?? Regards Kris F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
109 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hi all, finally some progress on my Raiden. Almost finished the rivet and screw detail on the fuselage. Rivets are hard to photograph without any weathering, but the screw detail came out nicely. I used my trusted stone bedding tool and authentic pictures for reference. Bye now, 109er. Alain Gadbois, Wurzacher, Uncarina and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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