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Post by dupes on Oct 15, 2015 17:45:50 GMT -5
Gary - identical plastic, different decals. Unless you have some spare 32nd swastikas, you want to get the Pro Mod version.
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Post by dupes on Oct 15, 2015 17:46:34 GMT -5
Making mega-progress on this thing - can't stop to edit and post pics. Trying to take plenty along the way...we'll see if any of them are usable!
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Post by dupes on Oct 17, 2015 14:00:30 GMT -5
Very close to the finish line...will throw up a big batch of pics some time today (i think). Coming down to the wire on four builds for my show in NH tomorrow - don't know if I can stop. Worst case Monday!
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Post by TRM on Oct 17, 2015 15:24:22 GMT -5
LOL...I am sure you have plenty to enter in the show...without this one, but best of luck getting her to the finish! I just remembered GC was tomorrow....still working on certain family members to take me over the top!!
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Post by dupes on Oct 17, 2015 16:31:02 GMT -5
Are you going to be able to go, T? Me and seven of my club members will be there bright and early...rolling out of here at 5:00 (a.m.) sharp!
As far as the Dinah, it's the last one I have to finish. Need to be in bed before 9, but I think I can still pull it off once I fill out 20 entry forms. Hah!
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Post by dupes on Oct 17, 2015 16:35:12 GMT -5
So I've completely lost track of the timeline here - Thursday morning through Friday night or so. Started by painting the interior and adding all of the colored bits of the Eduard etch set. Certainly worth it...IF you can see it when it's done!    Quick work to get everything sealed up after that...fit is excellent (Tamiya).  Ready for the paint booth with the Montex masks applied. NO WAY I was going to do this thing by hand!  Bottom color, masking, top color:  Fading done to all of the upper panels and control surfaces. Montex markings masks (and a couple of home made dealies) applied. No decals on this one at all.  Peel everything off and you get this:  |
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Post by Leon on Oct 17, 2015 18:51:37 GMT -5
Rock and Roll Dupes! Looking really good.  Good luck tomorrow.  |
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Post by dupes on Oct 17, 2015 19:35:56 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! This one is done and packed for the show tomorrow...and I'm headed to bed. Pics on Monday!  |
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Post by Rick on Oct 18, 2015 19:28:46 GMT -5
Looking great Dupes! Paint's looking mighty fine. Looking forward to the finished pics
Rick
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Post by dupes on Oct 19, 2015 10:48:54 GMT -5
Still unpacking from the show...hopefully I can get some decent pics taken today and posted up. Got 2nd with this thing in 48th multiprops. Not too shabby for a highly-accelerated build!
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Post by Leon on Oct 19, 2015 11:19:56 GMT -5
Congrats on the award Dupes! Well deserved.
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 19, 2015 14:35:22 GMT -5
Can't argue with the judges! Speed and quality, nice!
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Post by dupes on Oct 20, 2015 18:25:16 GMT -5
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Post by nicusi on Oct 21, 2015 0:31:45 GMT -5
Gorgeous project, warm congrats!
Nicolae
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Post by dupes on Oct 21, 2015 9:15:02 GMT -5
Thanks Nicolae!
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Post by Rick on Oct 21, 2015 18:47:51 GMT -5
Looks great Dupes. Always thought Dinah's were one of the coolest Japanese aircraft of the war. How did it do at the contest?
Rick
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Post by dupes on Oct 21, 2015 20:17:49 GMT -5
Not too shabby - got 2nd in a pretty crowded 1/48 multiprop category. I'll take it! |
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Post by dierk on Oct 22, 2015 3:54:25 GMT -5
Congrats on the gong! Well deserved! It appears not all good things take longer |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 22, 2015 11:38:26 GMT -5
Can't deny the clean lines on this particular design, that's for sure.
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Post by dupes on Oct 22, 2015 17:29:09 GMT -5
Thanks Dierk!
Yeah, you know it Bill. Lot less lumpy than most of the other WWII twin-engine birds.
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Post by sturmbird on Oct 23, 2015 14:28:56 GMT -5
now I really like the way this project turned out. Makes me want to start mine.
gary
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 23, 2015 15:18:02 GMT -5
Beautiful finish!!! I really think the fuselage is one of most interesting look.
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Post by totalize on Oct 24, 2015 13:25:10 GMT -5
Very nice effort dupes. An interesting choice. We definitely need more JAAF/IJN subjects. Very well executed for sure. she's a fairly big bird in 1/48 scale.
David.
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Post by dupes on Oct 24, 2015 20:28:10 GMT -5
Thanks a ton fellas! David - I agree. The Japanese stuff is really starting to grow on me. Partially the delay was the fact that you don't see this stuff built up very often at all! Going to change that (at least around here). Looks like I'll be shooting for a run of IJA birds before I start in on the navy stuff...so keep your eyes out for a Ki-27, 43, and 45 sooner rather than later! Andy - sure looks different than the American and German WWII bombers! Gary - have at it! It's really a very simple build, especially if you go OOB with it. Shoot, if Tamiya had U.S. twin engine aircraft in 1/48 I'd be allllll over them after building this one. Imagine a recessed-panel line B-25 with perfect fit...mmmmmmmm. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 26, 2015 16:12:11 GMT -5
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