Fuji T-1A/B Japanese Air Defense Force Jet Trainer by CDW - FINISHED - Hasegawa - 1:72 Scale

[Javlin]

On 9/5/2022 at 2:39 PM, CDW said:

It’s going to be a short work if everything works out alright. Most of the time spent might be decals.

Quick builds are suppose to be that way no pressure just fun.

[Egilman]

1 hour ago, CDW said:

start with a mild solution first then work your way up to a stronger one if needed.

Yep, I can second this recommendation.... It's also why Microscale manufactures two different decal solutions, Micro Set and Micro Sol, Micro Set being the milder solution to Micro Sol.... I use Microscale's products cause of the issue that Craig points out above with Walther's product.... Solvaset can and has destroyed decals I've used it on before, but there are some decal films where it is the only solution that works...

 

A big part of this hobby is finding out what works and for all those that mention why some work and others don't, this is the reason why... Always test first and failing that, use the mildest solution that will get the job done...

 

Thanks Craig for pointing that out...

[CDW]

One decal session down, one more to go. 

[CDW]

With all the decals that have been placed, many remain as can be evidenced by the decal sheet pieces behind the planes.

 

As I stated before, more than anything else, this little project will be primarily an exercise in decal placement.

 

 

Edited September 10, 2022 by CDW

[Canute]

Classy looking markings, settling in nicely.

 

I used to have a bottle of Champ setting solution. Champ had some of the thickest decals out there. Walthers was a close second. Definitely need a range of solutions for your situations.

[CDW]

1 hour ago, Canute said:

Classy looking markings, settling in nicely.

 

I used to have a bottle of Champ setting solution. Champ had some of the thickest decals out there. Walthers was a close second. Definitely need a range of solutions for your situations.

I don’t remember Champ. We’re those railroad items? I know Walthers was railroad. That’s where I learned about it, from my railroad modeler friends.

[CDW]

[Canute]

Very nice. 👍😊

 

Yes, Champ was another line for model railroad decals. The usual story, owners retired, no one to keep the line going. It was bought out, but just to sell off remaining decal sets. 😞

[CDW]

Completed. Final photos. Thanks for the likes, comments, and for following along. It’s been fun!

 

 

[Old Collingwood]

They look sweet   - nice job Craig.

 

OC.

[CDW]

Just now, Old Collingwood said:

They look sweet   - nice job Craig.

 

OC.

Thanks OC. It was a quick, fun little diversion from more complex models.

[Egilman]

Nice pair of planes Craig, I'm still admiring the perfect white paint job.... (which is a lot more difficult than you made it appear)

 

Very nice...

[CDW]

59 minutes ago, Egilman said:

Nice pair of planes Craig, I'm still admiring the perfect white paint job.... (which is a lot more difficult than you made it appear)

 

Very nice...

Thanks EG! White is a hit or miss paint job. Very unforgiving.

[Dave_E]

 Very nice Sir! 👍😀

[AJohnson]

A very striking pair, well done! 

[Landlubber Mike]

Great job on those planes Craig - fantastic decal work!  And I too am impressed by your painting with white skills - not easy for sure!