1/48 Ki-43-I construction
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23 February 2019, 14:07
Katya Hodgson
I haven't used them yet, although I have been considering not using the inside of cockpit mask at all, and just doing what I normally do and painting the inner colour on the outside first.
I haven't used them yet, although I have been considering not using the inside of cockpit mask at all, and just doing what I normally do and painting the inner colour on the outside first.
24 February 2019, 10:21
Katya Hodgson
Airframe assembled! Whilst the fit is good, there will be a lot of small cracks to fill.
Airframe assembled! Whilst the fit is good, there will be a lot of small cracks to fill.
24 February 2019, 10:21
Katya Hodgson
Engine & exhausts mounted and nose fitted. Also I filled the cracks.
Engine & exhausts mounted and nose fitted. Also I filled the cracks.
24 February 2019, 12:57
Katya Hodgson
Thanks! I had to buy an entire bottle of copper paint just to paint the oil cooler...
Thanks! I had to buy an entire bottle of copper paint just to paint the oil cooler...
24 February 2019, 13:13
Katya Hodgson
Happy to have you here! Progress might slow a bit for the next couple of days, as I have to go back to work.
Happy to have you here! Progress might slow a bit for the next couple of days, as I have to go back to work.
24 February 2019, 18:15
Katya Hodgson
Well, painted the aluminium, so that's the "easy" part of the painting done.
Well, painted the aluminium, so that's the "easy" part of the painting done.
25 February 2019, 10:22
Katya Hodgson
Anti-glare strip painted, hopefully nothing got past the masking.
Anti-glare strip painted, hopefully nothing got past the masking.
25 February 2019, 15:36
Nathan Dempsey
I agree it is looking good. Watching intently. I can't wait for markings...
I agree it is looking good. Watching intently. I can't wait for markings...
26 February 2019, 20:11
Katya Hodgson
The camouflage is actually part of the decals, so kind of worried about putting such huge decals on. I'll upload a picture of the decal sheet.
The camouflage is actually part of the decals, so kind of worried about putting such huge decals on. I'll upload a picture of the decal sheet.
26 February 2019, 20:30
Martin
I was also wondering how you were going to paint the camouflage. Then I saw the decal sheet. Lucky you. I may get one myself now.
I was also wondering how you were going to paint the camouflage. Then I saw the decal sheet. Lucky you. I may get one myself now.
26 February 2019, 23:06
Katya Hodgson
Sadly i'm in the UK, so not much chance of visiting that... 🙁
Supposedly there IS a Ki-100 in the UK though! I'd like to see that. 🙂
Sadly i'm in the UK, so not much chance of visiting that... 🙁
Supposedly there IS a Ki-100 in the UK though! I'd like to see that. 🙂
27 February 2019, 13:19
Katya Hodgson
Underside painting done, rear landing gear and wing light fitted.
Underside painting done, rear landing gear and wing light fitted.
27 February 2019, 15:00
Katya Hodgson
Thank you. 🙂
Need to do the main landing gear next, but the sun is making the room I work in too hot, so have to pause for now.
Thank you. 🙂
Need to do the main landing gear next, but the sun is making the room I work in too hot, so have to pause for now.
27 February 2019, 15:09
Katya Hodgson
Landing gear is painted and fitted, building and painting of the model is now done.
Next step will be clear coat & decals.
Landing gear is painted and fitted, building and painting of the model is now done.
Next step will be clear coat & decals.
27 February 2019, 18:15
Katya Hodgson
These decals were a hellish experience, but I think the worst part is over. Going to let the camo decals dry before I put the roundels & emblems on over the top.
These decals were a hellish experience, but I think the worst part is over. Going to let the camo decals dry before I put the roundels & emblems on over the top.
28 February 2019, 14:27
Katya Hodgson
All decals applied, and wing navigation lights painted. Just waiting for decals to dry so I can apply final clear coat.
All decals applied, and wing navigation lights painted. Just waiting for decals to dry so I can apply final clear coat.
28 February 2019, 16:11
Rick Corts
Looks great! Sadly 1/48 isn't my scale otherwise it would be on my wish list!
Looks great! Sadly 1/48 isn't my scale otherwise it would be on my wish list!
28 February 2019, 18:03
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Building and painting Hasegawa's 1/48 Ki-43-I from Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai"