Javlin

That's a splendid representation you have done Dan

Boy Chris that came out really Nice and I think one of the better ones!!

On 6/26/2025 at 7:08 AM, Tyguy35 said:

Are you able to tell me the boot line top and bottom from the keel? I can’t seem to find the measurements to draw the waterline in the kit. 

I will get you a measurement tomorrow if that works my boot is just a tad thin @1/4" I would say it needs to be about .300" if memory is correct good luck finding tape in that size.

A video were she stands ATTM.

I am sorry guys I forgot my camera but I received 1st,2nd in 1/32 prop missed in the 1/48 prop with my Academy B-25 PBJ and struck 3rd in the 1/48 jet with the F-84 from Tamyia the F-84 was last minute.The contest had a decent showing of 246 entries this year my buddy and I had fun he garnered 2/3 place with his 1/48 Fw-190 Eduard with all the goodies and a 1/72 Me-262 bomber version.The buddy bought $20 worth of raffle tickets and won about six kit and bought four more.

1 hour ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Nice job Kevin - looks great!  Where did you get the stand, or did it come with the kit?  Looks really cool.

It came with the kit Mike I did have to add the top cover the switch/potentiometer mounts on to though.The hardest part was the mounting of the micro engine I started further in the engine assembly but friction played a great factor.I was sitting one evening and a thought hit me ......mount it in the front crankcase assembly? I thought ...NO!! ...but it fit!So I can now outfit the rest whether it be a Spit or a P-51!

She is up on her stand just a little more work on the exhaust staining and the headers.

I am down to now antenna,canopy mirror,pitot tube and the exhaust.The next part will be wiring up the power supply hopefully completed to my liking by Wednesday.The overall look upstairs I am content with the undersides is so-so.🤨

I have started applying the wash first the whole topsides got a dark sand wash then wiped but the brown did nor look fades enough?So I took mostly light sand in a container added 1/4 dark and went over just the brown areas looks better to my eyes.I then applied that same color to the bottom to which I have only started to wipe off the excess.The plan is once I am comfortable with the wash and it still a bit heavy I am going to spray with future since it's more water base than anything else that hopefully will dilute it some.That's the plan.

That looks really good Chris!

The main decals have been applied no flash(cam) this go round guys and when the wash hits it's going darker

I have the camo on the plane was not totally satisfied with what Tamiya called out for l.Sand but that is what I did the 109 in in the background.I think once I get to the point of weathering it will go darker some and blend in well enough

Well I have started the painting process on this one.I started with Mr Surfacer 1500 grey,Tamiya Semi Black,silver (chip) and I guess yellow ID bands.The plane looks like it's going to get colors from 3 different manufactures go figure🤨

14 hours ago, ccoyle said:

I'm quietly wondering whether this engine isn't actually a 1/32 scale engine rather than 1/33.

You can probably bet on that one Chris🤨

On 5/25/2025 at 3:28 PM, sheepsail said:

My mentor some times used crushed walnut shells in his tool and die shop.

The same process when I clean the brass for reloading with a liquid additive to enhance the process for more polished effect.Thanks for popping in and the likes guys the wings,tailplanes and landing gear (up) are now finished and fixed in place.The canopy is about to be masked and put in play and it's off to primer.I am bring this if I finish to the meet in Covington LA in June.

On 5/26/2025 at 8:29 PM, ccoyle said:

I have tried several different washes and chalks to try and highlight the cooling fins,

I really like the results of this kit and your efforts Chris looks Sharp! As to the fins I go opposite paint the cylinders silver and a thin black wash in the crevices for the highlight and dirty from there.

On 5/5/2025 at 1:48 PM, realworkingsailor said:

The presiding worked only in a couple of places,

Looking good there Sir!as to the pre-shading on a solid color like this the option of paint then if good and straight lines do the shading and repaint in light coats to desired effect works nice on RLM 76/78

Alan you showed me something new today ...Comet never heard of it?The build came out really Nice with the turret having vague references to a Panzer like the design of this one.

On 5/26/2025 at 1:42 PM, CDW said:

It’s done and ready for June 7

It's a beauty Craig and good luck at the show mine comes the 21st hope to finish.🤨

She is slowly coming together fellas between work,vehicles and the build getting the least attention.I really am now getting what you guys have been saying about these Tamiya kits in their fit/engineering very Nice in 1/32 scale.The wings and tailplanes are not glued just fitted nice fit.I am really hoping to have this completed for a show over in Covington,LA next month if Not the Tempest will be my only entry for 1/32

It's been a slow process been working a bit summer and work on the house and such.The copit is glued up now and I am working the pilot and the required harness to make it look a little more convincing.The pilot is a necessary component seeing she will be inflight.

On 5/7/2025 at 3:48 PM, Lt. Biggles said:

The washes brought it all together very well!

It did and thanks for looking in and the compliment.

 Installed a small micro motor into the crankcase/gearbox the motor measures .160"D X .510"L can handle up to 4.7v will go from 3.0V now to 4.5V with a potentiometer installed for calibration.I have several of these kits whether the Mustang or the Spitfire will be good for dio's also.

I have been chomping at the bit to get started on this one.The engine was my starting area for reason of personal taste like get my problem area out of the way and operational.The plane will be displayed in-flight as it stands at the moment subject to change.I will be adding Quintas to the office to spruce things up a bit and I am leaning towards the boxart but some mask for the main insignia.

On 4/26/2025 at 6:35 AM, Canute said:

Nicely done, Jav. it has a well used look about it

Thanks Ken used but not abused maybe one day I get to the abused part.🤨

On 4/27/2025 at 4:03 AM, Danstream said:

Great final results! Impressive finish and weathering. It really looks realistic.

Thanks Dan the Florys is really easy to use unlike what you accomplished on the Mossie that's layer I have not tried yet,

That's some Nice paint you laid down Dan and the subtle weathering it created!