dodgem37 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Good show. Sincerely, Mark Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) On 3/13/2020 at 10:33 PM, Madmax said: 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? Thanks! I hope to bring out the riveting, which period photos show is prominent in places, with oils and other weathering. I painted the white surrounds first, then applied inset masks. Cheers, Tom Edited June 21, 2020 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, dennismcc said: Now that is really distinctive. Cheers Dennis Dennis, I was trying to take the road less travelled, and Shawns 1/24 version inspired me. 3 hours ago, dodgem37 said: Good show. Sincerely, Mark Thanks Mark! I hope to wrap up the build soon. Cheers, Tom dennismcc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Just finished. I really enjoyed this build, and it allowed me another chance to use masks for the markings. Hats off to Hasegawa--an exceptionally well detailed and engineered kit. I will be posting more pics in the RFI section. Thanks for your comments and encouragement! Cheers, Tom Dpgsbody55, Rocat, LSP_Kevin and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Tom- That is spectacular. If mine turns out half as nice, I will be thrilled! THOR Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Thor, thanks! It would be great to see you work your magic with this kit. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Brilliant finish as ever Tom, very striking finish as well. Looking foward to your RFI pictures. Regards. Andy Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Wow Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 3 hours ago, monthebiff said: Brilliant finish as ever Tom, very striking finish as well. Looking foward to your RFI pictures. Regards. Andy Andy, thanks so much! I’ve been wanting to do this for some time, glad to see it to the finish line. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 What? Done already??? Looks great... the scheme is very eye-catching! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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