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Post by keavdog on May 26, 2023 9:34:37 GMT -5
This is an oldie but goodie. I built this kit when I was 18 or so. So let's try it again 40 years later  As this is my first build after a couple moves (1 year later...) I'm going straight OOB   Such an amazing fitting kit even by todays standards - Original tooling was 1973! Here's where I'm at  Refreshing to build a low parts count great fitting model |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 26, 2023 9:46:45 GMT -5
That pit looks great for as old as this kit is and the same thing can be said for the FIT!!! WOW!!!
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Post by tcoat on May 26, 2023 9:49:29 GMT -5
Another OOB box build that will show that you don't need a pile of aftermarket to look good and old does not always mean bad!  |
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Post by Steve Zuleski on May 26, 2023 10:21:06 GMT -5
Beauty, Ruck On!
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Post by Joe Rix on May 26, 2023 11:00:07 GMT -5
Outstanding selection John. Excellent work on the cockpit. No doubt as there is a lot to be said for the “vintage” Tamiya kits. They are a joy to build. My first kit to build when I returned to the hobby in 2009 was a Tamiya A6M2 Zero. It was the perfect kit for getting back into the swing of things. I always recommend them to first timers.
Looking forward to the finished product.
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Post by armornutii on May 26, 2023 11:44:51 GMT -5
Sommthin about float planes that just cool. This one is no exception.
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Post by jeaton01 on May 26, 2023 12:04:31 GMT -5
Rufe! Rufe! Rufe!  |
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Post by keavdog on May 26, 2023 13:48:50 GMT -5
Just for John  A N D  |
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Post by jeaton01 on May 26, 2023 14:22:37 GMT -5
Well,those look vaguely familiar...   |
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Post by keavdog on May 27, 2023 0:03:14 GMT -5
Primer time - a bit of work to do  |
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Post by adt70hk on May 27, 2023 3:24:03 GMT -5
Very cool!
The British forum I'm also on currently has a carrier/carrier based aircraft GB going on, to be followed next month by a Japanese wingy thing GB starting in July, so I'm seem some interesting stuff like this one!
Keep up the great work.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2023 7:49:38 GMT -5
It doesn't look like you've got THAT much work to do John. Hey......at least it's not a Revell/ Monogram offering.  |
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Post by stikpusher on May 27, 2023 16:39:12 GMT -5
It doesn't look like you've got THAT much work to do John. Hey......at least it's not a Revell/ Monogram offering. Careful now… them could be fighting words… 😉 |
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Post by keavdog on May 27, 2023 18:08:39 GMT -5
Don't poke the Monogram Mafia boss!
Ya for a kit tooled in 1973 (when I was 9) it's really amazing in terms of fit. Nice detail as well, though when you compare the pit and engine to their latest zero it looses pretty bad. But a super fun kit to reboot the model building.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2023 18:35:47 GMT -5
It doesn't look like you've got THAT much work to do John. Hey......at least it's not a Revell/ Monogram offering. Careful now… them could be fighting words… 😉 Hey.....I'm pokin' at myself too ya know.  That aint no Kittyhawk Kingfisher I'm buildin'. |
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Post by keavdog on May 27, 2023 20:17:46 GMT -5
Ha - no doubt brother. Following that build as I've got one in the stash lined up. Gimme the Cliff notes!
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2023 20:21:43 GMT -5
Ha - no doubt brother. Following that build as I've got one in the stash lined up. Gimme the Cliff notes! I'll put as many in there as possible. I can tell ya this.... I looked everywhere but the Taliban hideouts to find that Cutting Edge cockpit set. |
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Post by stikpusher on May 27, 2023 23:59:24 GMT -5
Don't poke the Monogram Mafia boss!  |
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Post by moparmadness on May 28, 2023 14:57:51 GMT -5
Absolutely nothing wrong with straight OTB! Especially when it comes to a classic Tamiya bird.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 28, 2023 18:40:28 GMT -5
Don't poke the Monogram Mafia boss! LOLOL!!!! |
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Post by jeaton01 on May 28, 2023 21:36:15 GMT -5
It doesn't look like you've got THAT much work to do John. Hey......at least it's not a Revell/ Monogram offering. Oooohhhh, Joe, you dun kicked the hornet's nest now!
A good penance may be building four or five of those treasures right away!
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 28, 2023 21:45:24 GMT -5
It doesn't look like you've got THAT much work to do John. Hey......at least it's not a Revell/ Monogram offering. Oooohhhh, Joe, you dun kicked the hornet's nest now! A good penance may be building four or five of those treasures right away!
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Post by keavdog on Jun 2, 2023 20:07:38 GMT -5
I swear the Tamiya primer looks closer to what I've seen.... After doing some research I figured Tamiya XF-76 was the color... looks way too green so I'll have to do something like an IJN grey over it. Cowl is the right color from Mr Color. Grrr...  |
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Post by keavdog on Jun 2, 2023 20:21:42 GMT -5
XF-12 over the top  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 2, 2023 21:01:12 GMT -5
Layin' that ground work.  .....Color looks perfect. |
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Post by keavdog on Jun 3, 2023 0:29:23 GMT -5
One more coat - this time Mr Color 35 IJN Gray... maybe should stick to Mr Color...  |
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 3, 2023 0:50:07 GMT -5
Looking real good John!
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Post by TJ on Jun 3, 2023 5:26:52 GMT -5
I like the Mr. Color line especially for Japanese colors
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 3, 2023 6:41:16 GMT -5
Looking real good! Brilliant idea using an empty box as a jig to hold the plane...
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Post by Medicman71 on Jun 5, 2023 13:50:21 GMT -5
Very nice!
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As this is my first build after a couple moves (1 year later...) I'm going straight OOB
