SPA Modeler

Here is my recently completed build of the 1/32 Hasegawa N1K2-J Shiden Kai. I depicted the 343rd Kokutai aircraft of Lt. Takashi Oshibushi.


To enhance the base kit, I added some bits from the Brengun phototech set for the N1K2-J and brass cannon barrels from RB Models. The exterior paints were AK Real Colors on the top and various Alclad metal lacquers on the bottom.























The full build thread can be viewed at the link below:
http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/viewtop ... =20&t=4923

A few more...

That is simply a stunning model John, The fit, finish and weathering are perfect - faultless

What a gorgeous looking aircraft!

Superb work John! Once again you have turned out a masterpiece.



On a related note, perhaps it is a good thing that you do not partake in the local model clubs and contests.... you would clean house with each and every one of your builds...

Another masterpiece John. I'm so happy you share your knowledge and work with us here.

Outstanding all around. I've enjoyed watching it come together.

Wow, words fail me! I can't think of anything that would express my sheer astonishment at how incredibly realistic plane looks!

I agree with what Carlos said: nobody would stand a chance against you at a contest!

John another masterpiece. This has been fun to see come together

Stuart wrote:That is simply a stunning model John, The fit, finish and weathering are perfect - faultless

What a gorgeous looking aircraft!

Thank you Stuart! I appreciate you following along! Usually I'll have certain ideas or results predetermined in my mind and I've never had a built that hit all of those and this one is no exception. Some successes and some failures... but always enjoyable and always happy to see it finished. Sometimes the model itself will start dictating its own outcome... kinda develops its own personality, as it were.

Stikpusher wrote:Superb work John! Once again you have turned out a masterpiece.



On a related note, perhaps it is a good thing that you do not partake in the local model clubs and contests.... you would clean house with each and every one of your builds...

Thank you Carlos! I appreciate the nice words. Who knows about success at model contests... gotta be in one to find out and I really don't have plans to do that. But it would be interesting to chat with fellow modelers so maybe some day.

Floki wrote:Another masterpiece John. I'm so happy you share your knowledge and work with us here.

Thanks Clint! I really enjoy posting my builds online. I find that I like the process of building and once that's done, it's on to the next one!

jeaton01 wrote:Outstanding all around. I've enjoyed watching it come together.

Thank you John! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Duke Maddog wrote:Wow, words fail me! I can't think of anything that would express my sheer astonishment at how incredibly realistic plane looks!

I agree with what Carlos said: nobody would stand a chance against you at a contest!

Thank you Duke! Modeling is a hobby that I enjoy and it allows me to apply very personal thoughts and interpretations on my subjects. I understand that not everyone agrees with these choices but that's what makes it worthwhile.

BlackSheep214 wrote:

Thank you thank you thank you!

tempestjohnny wrote:John another masterpiece. This has been fun to see come together

Thanks Johnny! I enjoyed sharing this build with everyone here at SPAM and I hope that I'm able to explain what I'm doing in a clear and understandable way.