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Javlin

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  1. Javlin
    I like to see some of his work so 2nd that! Kevin
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    I have in the last 5-8 years started developing an affinity towards WWII Japanese subjects I like the PTO on the American side but it's more with Army Air Corps than the Navy.The AAC had colorful schemes though not quite like the ETO/MTO but still nice but the Navy will we got seablue,grey(s),white and dark blue now pre-war were neat. Kevin
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    Here two builds I have the Nell in 1/72 the one two the left I believe was an old Aoshima and the right is the Hase.Denis the hase was a good kit hope you do not mind Ed? Kevin
  4. Javlin
    Compare the surface of the decals to the sheen of the paint if decals are way to glossy put some Future or suitable gloss in that area apply decal.Once the decal is snuggled down to your satisfaction apply gloss,dry and dullcoat.You do not have an airbrush yet but never dullcoat the glass. Kevin By the way nice painting on the glass ...freehand?
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    The first pic is just showing slosh wash of burnt umber as you can see I stopped at the landing light subtle is what I want then I dusted top and bottom some more and the whole plane has gone flat.The second and third pic again wings are not locked but the glass masking finally came off I need to polish the inside of the upper turret for some over-spray no biggee though.I dirtied up the front cowls flat the props and need to do more chipping on the L/wing that's the fun part with the silver underneath the edge of the blade so lightly.I hope you gents like it Kevin
  6. Javlin
    Sounds like you are panting the one in the garage Looking very Nice CD Kevin
  7. Javlin
    Last I remember was I might get some parts had to go read page two when they came in good for you!IThe crate is coming along nicely and see those years of hand painting miniatures is paying off. Kevin
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    Thks for all the likes and comments fellas helps keep the mojo going at a slow part an area I am not the most familiar with "weathering".I don't want to over weather the crate but I am working layers on the wings.The right wing I would dust spray clear dust spray clear then I smothered it in the burnt umber sit a few and wipe.The L/wing has only been dusted thus far twice and the wings are not locked!The other thing it still a "Tail Dragger" after all that weight and two motors!!Not to worry I will fix that plan already developed.So I have not totally loafing off and found that the cowls were indeed a blue. She's a beast in size could not imagine a B-17 or 24 in 1/32
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    Looking good OC do I remember Airfix?was looking at another build on another forum MKXIV something about the seat and rib#11 which I think is behind the seat a fit issue for some builders so check and check again before the fit of the two halves. Kevin Eduard which I think is Tamy sail on
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    Yeah but when I look at it I am there and that you have to put yourself there also kinda like reading a good book. Kevin
  11. Javlin
    Nice Work!! You are getting wickedly good with your PE Kevin
  12. Javlin
    When I look at the build it seems it would be relaxing work? Kevin
  13. Javlin
    Jack love that church it has movement much like film Kevin
  14. Javlin
    I think I leave it as is looks fine just like it sits.The process of staining the the deck any is going to lead back to the plane to give the whole picture harmony. Kevin
  15. Javlin
    trust me these type of bulds are few and far in between for me i like simple at my age. Kevin Thks
  16. Javlin
    Nice looking forward to the rest CD! Kevin
  17. Javlin
    Thks OC got the top of the R/W dusted and chipped the engine and leading edge then another very thin misted coat of clear it matches the top of the fuselage. Kevin
  18. Javlin
    Today has been decals,props and wash day.I made up a solution of burnt umber from a tube and thinner and started on the panel lines and just kept looking at the silver to bright/clean?So,I started with the tailplanes undersides liked the effect just enough lay down a coat wait about one minute or so and gently wipe witha smooth paper towel. The first pic shows the solution laid to the back of the bombbay door.Pic2 shows the whole side done.Pic3 shows the area behind the bomb bay untouched and Pic4 shows OD and decals all swapped down though subtle the decals are dirty now.I think when all done and in natural lighting it will all show. Kevin
  19. Javlin
    It shant be to far away in the near distant future the box is just about empty. Kevin
  20. Javlin
    Titled renamed the West was fun while it lasted Kevin
  21. Javlin
    I'll be watching interesting project at hand. kevin
  22. Javlin
    You know OC they make a canopy glue almost like a white glue maybe like Gator Glue that goes on thick and have a q-tip ready(pointy ones Tamyia I like) damp it on the tongue and wipe.The glue fills those gaps for you you do not need it often but bombers seem to have more problems. Kevin Oh and a good save!
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    Thks OC Last pics for the night engine done and L/LG together the parts box is getting empty Kevin
  24. Javlin
    The engine should be done tonight wanted to show a pic of the ignition wires as they go in only 14 more to do and 14 pipes out the back. Kevin
  25. Javlin
    Correct,the defects look to be from a mould that needs to be replaced and to many seriously and can bend and straighten them. Kevin

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