Hi, All Well, it seems that I'm now on the home straight - only few touch-ups here and there required, and the antennas (I really hate this part). I have to look in my wife's closet - hope she has some unnecessary black tights... The landing gear fits just perfect. Added only the piping, and the side … Continue reading In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 8 – almost done
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Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48
Hi All, Today I'd like to present the next finished model: Arsenal VG.36 C1 from Azur, 1:48th scale. VG-36 was derived from VG-33 as next generation of promising line of fighters. Prototype of VG-36 had a new wider faired radiator bath with improved aerodynamics and a longer canopy, providing better view for the pilot. The main … Continue reading Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48
In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 7 – decalled
Hi All, A quick update on large scale Hien: stencils, "mysterious device" in place of the Venturi tube and QB exhausts added - it seems, that there's a chance to have it done by the end of the year... Stay tuned, best regards Hubert
In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 8: painted and decalled
Hi All Arsenal received the decals, they went smooth and nice, with a little help of set and sol from Modelmaster. Pretty happy with the result, however the blue shade on the fin is slightly different than that on the roundels - but I will leave it as it is. Next will be wash and weathering … Continue reading In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 8: painted and decalled
In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-100-I Koh Type 5 Fighter | Hasegawa 1:48 Part 2 – almost ready for painting
Hi All, Ki-100 almost assembled and ready for painting. The only thing remaining is filling and sanding smooth the joint between the canopy and fuselage (fit is not perfect). Stay tuned, best regards Hubert
In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 7: new camo
Hi All The colours I have chosen for my Arsenal, compared to Lifecolor's and Hataka's authentic colours looked strange... so I decided to repaint it all, to achieve more authentic look. Airbrushed freehand, Lifecolor paints - well diluted, low pressure, nevertheless not easy to use in the airbrush. Not finished yet. Stay tuned, best regards … Continue reading In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 7: new camo
In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 6: camo painting
Hi All, Basic paint-job is done. I think, the idea worked well, of course - some corrections will be necessary and I'm going to add some life to that camo with slightly lighter and darker shades of the basic colours, but overall that's what I was hoping to see. First colour masked: And the camo after … Continue reading In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 6: camo painting
In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 6 – lights
Moving forward, have installed the position lights (these will be painted with Vallejo clear paints), the reflector housing (fit is absolutely perfect, no glue required), corrected the weathering on the tail, the upper surfaces of ailerons and horizontal tail have been painted with well diluted IJA Green - it's a remnant of the original camouflage of … Continue reading In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien | ST 28 Hasegawa 1:32 Part 6 – lights
In the workshop: Arsenal VG.36 C1 | Azur 1:48 – Part 5: painting
Hi All, With the inlet of air to the oil cooler installed, I started painting. First went Light Blue from Tamiya, thinned with Mr. Hobby Leveling Thinner - this combination works perfectly. This will be varied with lighter shades. Now will have to prepare masks for the camo, which is quite complex... Best regards Hubert
In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-100-I Koh Type 5 Fighter | Hasegawa 1:48 -surprised?
Hi All, Having completed two Swallows, started another one in a larger scale, I thought that the family wouldn't be complete without Ki-100. So here it is - started some time ago (in June as far as I remember) and stalled due to decision to fit the resin cockpit from Aires in. Unfortunately, it is not … Continue reading In the workshop: Kawasaki Ki-100-I Koh Type 5 Fighter | Hasegawa 1:48 -surprised?
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