Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
I knew that was coming…. Great imitation of Lyle though…
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:53 pm I knew that was coming…. Great imitation of Lyle though…
Many have tried to imitate but there is only one.
I must admit the Rufe/roof thing slipped by me at first. Old age and paint fumes, I g uess.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
So here I go (again on my own)
A new month, a new week, and a new project. I’m starting my long planned Otaki/Arii Ki-43 II, with a set of Aeromaster Decals, Yahu instrument Panel, and possibly some PE bits from this generic Japanese PE detailing set.
this is what comes in the box
Externally, as a typical Otaki/Arii kit, the detailing and shape is nice, but the cockpit needs help, and the wheel wells are barely there
So I started by drilling, grinding, and removing the too shallow wheel well ceilings… I’ll build new ones of a more appropriate depth
Then I addressed the pilot seat which has a block looking like a stack of phone books in the seat pan. Since the kit pilot figure is terrible, I won’t be using him, and I began cleaning up the seat, removing the block and drill8ng some lightening holes in the seat back.
I’ll address the hole in the seat bottom, then add a bit more detailing to the seat. There is a resin replacement seat available, but it’s’ cost and shipping is more than I paid for this kit, so no thanks…
More to come in a few days…
A new month, a new week, and a new project. I’m starting my long planned Otaki/Arii Ki-43 II, with a set of Aeromaster Decals, Yahu instrument Panel, and possibly some PE bits from this generic Japanese PE detailing set.
this is what comes in the box
Externally, as a typical Otaki/Arii kit, the detailing and shape is nice, but the cockpit needs help, and the wheel wells are barely there
So I started by drilling, grinding, and removing the too shallow wheel well ceilings… I’ll build new ones of a more appropriate depth
Then I addressed the pilot seat which has a block looking like a stack of phone books in the seat pan. Since the kit pilot figure is terrible, I won’t be using him, and I began cleaning up the seat, removing the block and drill8ng some lightening holes in the seat back.
I’ll address the hole in the seat bottom, then add a bit more detailing to the seat. There is a resin replacement seat available, but it’s’ cost and shipping is more than I paid for this kit, so no thanks…
More to come in a few days…
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
Cool. I always liked the interesting color of ARII plastic. They were pretty nice kits for back in the day, but ya those wheel wells...
I'm thinking about starting my Frank - just can't decide on which scheme.
I'm thinking about starting my Frank - just can't decide on which scheme.
Thanks,
John
John
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
Nice subject, Stik!
“Who controls the skies, controls the fate of this Earth”
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
Yeah, that blue gray plastic is pretty nice. Considering the molds are from the mid to late 70’s I think that they are nice kits and a great deal for the price. I’m looking forward to your Frank.
Thanks Tom. I’ve been wanting to build this kit and kept putting it off for years…
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
I'm sure it'll look like a kit from the 90's when you're done. That seat though
Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
Good start Stik. Which marking option you doing?Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:55 pm So here I go (again on my own)
A new month, a new week, and a new project. I’m starting my long planned Otaki/Arii Ki-43 II, with a set of Aeromaster Decals, Yahu instrument Panel, and possibly some PE bits from this generic Japanese PE detailing
More to come in a few days…
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
TJ, I’ve already corrected the seat. It’s not super accurate, but it’s much closer to the real think compared with what came in the box…
Chris, I’m going with a 77th Sentai aircraft out of Hollandia New Guinea in 1944. The mottled green camo over bare metal.
Chris, I’m going with a 77th Sentai aircraft out of Hollandia New Guinea in 1944. The mottled green camo over bare metal.
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Re: Empire of the Rising Sun Group Build
That should be fun!Stikpusher wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:18 am I’m going with a 77th Sentai aircraft out of Hollandia New Guinea in 1944. The mottled green camo over bare metal.
Big Joe: 'You just keep those Tigers busy and we'll take care of the rest.'
Oddball: 'The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to let them shoot holes in me...'
My Stash https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mat ... 53&p=stash
Oddball: 'The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to let them shoot holes in me...'
My Stash https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mat ... 53&p=stash