J2M3 Akamatsu Sadaki

[No.1]

This is Tamiya kit in 1/48 scale, easy to build and will make a kit of one interesting fighter ace who was flew drunk!! Well, for Soviet Union was normal but big exception for Japan

[Second Air Force]

That is a fun old kit to build!

[No.1]

Agree, old simple and nice. Progress more or less fast, here is last set of images.

[Second Air Force]

It's great to watch you build this one as it takes me back in time to the one I did decades ago!!! An old, simple kit that still gives enjoyment is sometimes more fun than the newest high-tech kits with PE and many options......

[modellius]

Tamiya kits are a great fun build. Interesting subject, I just recently read an article about Sadaki, he wasn't an ordinary pilot that's for sure. Great start mate looking forward to see it done !

[No.1]

Thank you for attention I did some small progress and will put images today

[draken35]

Even the old Tamiya kits are real fun to build!
Nice progress my friend!

[No.1]

Thanks and must continue, I was stopped by need to do some crafts work in house...

[No.1]

So, most work done and can return to this kit

[Second Air Force]

Good! I love it.......I still remember the one I built so many years ago when I see your photos!

[No.1]

Its pleasure to see that this topic bring out some of your nice memories and here is progress in moment, very close to painting

[Second Air Force]

Yes, great memories, and I got to rebuild it a few years ago in British evaluation markings. Loved it twice!!

[No.1]

Here is few photos of Akamatsu- third photo show him (second from back in background) watch box of pilots from his unit. He liked box.

[No.1]

Painted and ready for decals

[Second Air Force]

Good!