Uncarina Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 11 hours ago, dennismcc said: That riveting is most impressive. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis! It’s sort of a meditative exercise for me, with some initial deep breaths and a little courage. After a while I get a sort of rhythm. Cheers, Tom dennismcc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 A quick update: I've riveted the airframe, using a straight edge, Dymo labeling tape, Tamiya tape, a riveting wheel, and a sharp pointed tool to add definition. Glad that's done! Cheers, Tom Landrotten Highlander, Model_Monkey, JefH and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 looks very nice, I know how tedious this can be especially the cowl area. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 That looks good to me, I don't think that I would have the patience though. Cheers Dennis Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 The riveting looks great! It can be a chore but the effects are worthwhile, in my opinion. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 It's a very nice kit. I buggered mine up (using the same Montex set), but it still came out at least OK. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) Thanks to you all for your encouragement. Once I see a riveted airframe I can’t unsee it, so the Hayate and Hien kits cry out to me ! Cheers, Tom Edited February 28, 2020 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Shawn M said: looks very nice, I know how tedious this can be especially the cowl area. Thanks Shawn! I used a fine tip Micron pen fixed at various heights to mark the lines while I rotated the cowl on a flat surface. Cheers, Tom Shawn M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 Another update: 1) I assembled and wired the engine, painted with a wash of Jet Exhaust Vallejo Metal Color. I wired with EZ-line, and the exhausts were painted with a mix of Tamiya red-brown and hull red, with a little black. 2) I painted the airframe with a mix of Tamiya Yellow, Red, and Earth, using the Aviation of Japan's blog as a reference. 3) I articulated the tail wheel by separating the base from the axle, drilling holes in each exposed section, then using a brass wire to reattach. 4) Next: landing gear and markings. I am using the Silhouette Portrait to make appropriate masks. Cheers, Tom corsairlada, LSP_Kevin, Lothar and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 lovely choice of scheme, I did the same on my 1/24 build Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) Thanks Mike! Shawn, your outstanding work inspired me to do this scheme. It’ll be a little different in that it’s going to be the first prototype (White 91) with the earlier rudder, no antenna, and prop blades that were silver on the front side. Cheers, Tom Edited March 12, 2020 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) Getting there! Painted all markings. Please excuse the suboptimal photography; better ones soon. Cheers, Tom Edited March 14, 2020 by Uncarina corsairlada, Dutch Man, Iain and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Whoa, that all happened pretty fast! Lovely riveting, and the masked bits look brilliant. Did you paint the white surround of the hinomaru first or last Tom? Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Now that is really distinctive. Cheers Dennis Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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