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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #285 on: June 28, 2011, 09:46:41 AM »
Very good job.
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #286 on: June 28, 2011, 04:48:04 PM »
Nice progress, Scott!
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #287 on: June 29, 2011, 04:18:35 AM »
I've changed my mind on the Zero......our new member, David, has been so helpful with information on Petty Officer Koga's airplane that I'm going to save that project for a better kit. I'll finish this "parts airplane" in other markings (yet to be decided.....).

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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #288 on: June 30, 2011, 04:33:53 PM »
There were many examples of the A6M2 in markings from the Pearl Harbor operation but I wanted to do something different. So.......this is the scheme I decided on. Next to spray it with some clear gloss and apply the decals.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7399.jpg
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The Raiden looks like this this morning, after applying a bit of aluminum Metalizer in the areas that will have paint chips:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7394.jpg
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I'm going to use the toothpaste paint-chipping method that Letipapa and Profa have used. I've tried to use very small amounts of toothpaste applied with an old paintbrush and other instruments.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7403.jpg
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I'll spray the underside grey and we'll see how successful my efforts are.

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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #289 on: June 30, 2011, 04:37:51 PM »
Great Scott,great!! :-clap
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #290 on: June 30, 2011, 04:45:09 PM »
I like this bands work mate :-ok
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #291 on: June 30, 2011, 05:13:28 PM »
Nice rainbow band, almost like Nam 20 years later... :))
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #292 on: June 30, 2011, 05:18:21 PM »
Yes, I confess that the fuselage banding drew my eye to this airplane--not to mention that the position of the band was in just the same place as the original yellow marking I'd started with. In addition, it was operating from Takao, Formosa rather than being part of the Hawaii action, so I'm modeling something just a little different. You know me, nothing "popular" from my desk!
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #293 on: June 30, 2011, 06:58:00 PM »
Nice!!!
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #294 on: June 30, 2011, 07:18:40 PM »
Here is the "after" photo of the wing section I tried the toothpaste paint-chipping on. It really, really works well now that I've learned to use the paste very sparingly.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7408.jpg
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The other wing:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7410.jpg
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #295 on: June 30, 2011, 09:11:08 PM »
Result is very,very goooood!!! :-clap :-clap
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #296 on: July 01, 2011, 01:02:32 AM »
Yes, I'm very excited and I am just now starting to dapple the paste on the upper and side surfaces. This will be the real test of my skill with this process The green camouflage was quite rough in a few spots on the airplane I'm modeling. Hopefully I will have a further report to add later tonight!
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« Reply #297 on: July 02, 2011, 07:28:13 AM »
The toothpaste works FANTASTIC! Here's the Raiden after spraying the green and removing the paste.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7430.jpg
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http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7432.jpg
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http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w117/2AF/IMG_7431.jpg
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The hardest part of doing this is trying to exactly match the chipping pattern on the real airplane with the paste. A bit of practice should help.
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #298 on: July 02, 2011, 07:34:39 AM »
You are right, just practice ;) But this look good!
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Re: Group Build> Japan
« Reply #299 on: July 02, 2011, 10:08:03 AM »
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The hardest part of doing this is trying to exactly match the chipping pattern on the real airplane with the paste. A bit of practice should help.
To do that job,it takes a lot of nerves and skill!! :-flo

I like how it looks!! :-clap :-clap
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