dmthamade 3,513 Posted April 24, 2016 Looks fantastic Don. It really is amazing how much chipping the Japanese fighters had on them. Carl The funny thing is the Himomarus and striping are usually in good condition... Don 2 MARU5137 and Lee White reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaka HI 5,228 Posted April 24, 2016 You do some incredibly convincing work! Just incredible! 2 MARU5137 and dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azgaron 1,357 Posted April 24, 2016 Very nice work with the decals! HÃ¥kan 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_Kevin 29,237 Posted April 24, 2016 Fantastic work, Don! Kev 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erwin 1,730 Posted April 25, 2016 Looks great so far. 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M 9,384 Posted April 25, 2016 nicely done 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade 3,513 Posted April 26, 2016 Well, managed to complete build tonight. This being a Hasegawa kit it built up quickly and easily. Warning, lots of pics. 6 Shawn M, MARU5137, mywifehatesmodels and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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dmthamade 3,513 Posted April 26, 2016 I used 6 decals total on the build, fin flash x 2, stars on wing cannon openings x 2, and wing warning markings x 2. The stripes and Himomarus are all painted on, used tape for the stripes and frisket paper and round template for the meatballs. I had Quickboost exhaust for the kit, but it was undersize, fit was off. I used kit parts. i do have the pitot tube, it's an aftermarket part that along with the gun barrels were included with the kit. I'll install it later after i'm certain handling will be minimum. Hernia surgery stuff is pretty much OK, hopefully will go back to work next week with Drs. approval. Last two weeks were OK, relaxing way to pass the time was to complete this build. Don 2 MARU5137 and mikeblack reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaka HI 5,228 Posted April 26, 2016 OMG!! I can't see the picts!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade 3,513 Posted April 26, 2016 OMG!! I can't see the picts!! Pics ok here, Photo bucket little wonky today... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaka HI 5,228 Posted April 26, 2016 I see the picts! Fanstastic work, dude. I curious how you're doing the chipping -- I am in complete awe. 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradG 4,221 Posted April 26, 2016 Well done mate. I have you up in the gallery. Time enough for another build too 2 MARU5137 and dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erwin 1,730 Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Looks great. Well done job. Edited April 26, 2016 by Erwin 1 dmthamade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
