1:48 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21

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Finished!!
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December 29, 2024
Adding the gun tubes. I took brass tubes from Albion Alloys and widened them CAREFULLY with a tool which name I do not remember ?. With that I could create the typical conical shape.
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Applying the decals. I use Daco Super Strong to make them fit on the curved surface and into the engravings.
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The main landing gear parts ready.
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December 27, 2024
Definitely worth the money: an exhaust set form Quickboost. No need for drilling out the openings (I would have messed up them anyway...). Also beautifully done: the welding seams.
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December 26, 2024
This was the first time using the new AK Real Color markers. The result is great, the aluminium center of the prop you can see in the picture is just done with the marker. As the tip is rather pointy you can apply the paint with enough precision. No need for masking and airbrushing this time! Coverage of the paint is good as long there is already some paint on the plastic.
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December 26, 2024
After adding some scratches a coat of Tamiya X-22 is applied.
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December 26, 2024
Putting on yellow ID marks. As they go to the wing roots the masking was a little challenging.
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December 25, 2024
Masking of the anti glare area removed
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December 25, 2024
Preparing for painting the distinctive dark anti glare panel in front of the cockpit
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December 25, 2024
Green and grey painting finished. I am quite happy for the result being this my first try on Japanese Army Aircraft painting.
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Used paints: Tamiya XF-11 top and XF-12 bottom
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December 25, 2024
Prepared the areas for chipping. I used Gunze H8 silver and AK chipping fluid on top.
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Priming time with Mr Surfacer 1500.
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No fit issues so far. Note the spacious cockpit
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Construction in progress. I love ❤️ Hasegawa kits and instructions!
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A first rough assembly shows no issues so far.
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Mid Franconian Автор
Thanks Robert! I had such a fun time with this kit. In fact it is already finished but I want to share some in-progress pictures. It went together smoothly without any issues. Japanese aircraft of WWII had never really interested me until a few months ago. Now I am on fire and discover a long neglected area of great kits, cool markings and very interesting historical facts 😄. That is one of the great pros of our hobby - it never gets boring.

26 December 2024, 08:21