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  • Ian M
    Administrator
    • Dec 2008
    • 18271
    • Ian
    • Falster, Denmark

    #1

    Ian M's Mitsubishi F1M2 zero, Pete 1/48 Hasegawa. (Andy's Japanese Aircraft GB)

    Well here is my first effort entry for Andy's Japanese Aircraft GB Thank you for creating it. Also thanks to all those that looked in on the build and or commented. Much appreciated.
    About the kit. One of Hasegawa's older jobs that gets put out at regular intervals. I was thinking for a while it would be fun to build one and display next to my Yamato, when I get round to build it that is. The GB came up, the kit appeared in the shops again. No contest. lol
    Not a bad kit at all BUT it would be nice if Hasegawa included plastic versions in the kit for the PE replacements which are now as rare as chickens teeth! Detail is OK even if the cockpit is basic. Not that you can see much in there once buttoned up.
    Paints where AK real colour: purchased for two reasons. first they had the colours I needed in stock, (My first choice Vallejo was out of stock). They are OK I guess. Once you get used to how they work/mix/thin.
    "ENOUGH ALREADY!". I hear from all corners of the interweb, "Show us the darn model"
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    I must confess I like the green. I have a car much the same colour once but metallic. Lol That was a Mitsubishi as well.
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    Want to do when the yellow wing edge decals break up? make it a feature.

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    Andy, you said it looked big.... LOL it is the smallest of them all. Here parked up next to the shagbat! And it was here I realised that I have forgotten the antennae wires.
    I'll post a pic or two when they are added.

    Comments most welcome.
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  • Jim R
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 15707
    • Jim
    • Shropshire

    #2
    You've made a great job of that Ian. The trolley is an effective way to display it.

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    • The Smythe Meister
      • Jan 2019
      • 6248

      #3
      Blimey that's good:astonished:,
      The dark green is nice,as you say,and I love the way it feathers into the lighter colour ,
      You could've said nothing about the yellow decal breaking up,and claimed it as an inspired piece of modelling!!:tears-of-joy:.
      All in all that's one impressive plane,and thanks for joining in on the GB with it.:thumb2:

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      • Ian M
        Administrator
        • Dec 2008
        • 18271
        • Ian
        • Falster, Denmark

        #4
        Radio coms are now up!
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        Originally posted by Jim R
        You've made a great job of that Ian.
        Thank you Sir.

        Originally posted by The Smythe Meister
        Blimey that's good:astonished:,
        Why thank you Sir. Most kind and thanks for pulling the GB together!
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        • colin m
          Moderator
          • Dec 2008
          • 8755
          • Colin
          • Stafford, UK

          #5
          Well I've never met Pete before, but I'm glad I have now. I did think the broken yellow was an inspired bit of weathering. A tip top result.

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          • JayCee
            SMF Supporters
            • Aug 2019
            • 1132

            #6
            Very nice, Ian. The finish is excellent.
            John.

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            • Andy T
              SMF Supporters
              • Apr 2021
              • 3239
              • Sheffield

              #7
              Very nicely done Ian.

              An unusual and quirky subject too, I like it a lot.

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              • papa 695
                Moderator
                • May 2011
                • 22770

                #8
                Outstanding work Ian, one to be very proud of.

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                • scottie3158
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 14202
                  • Paul
                  • Holbeach

                  #9
                  Ian,
                  That's a very nice looking build.

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                  • Geoffers
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Jan 2017
                    • 1704
                    • Geoff
                    • Shropshire

                    #10
                    Smashing job Ian, very impressive :thumb2:

                    Geoff.

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                    • Ian M
                      Administrator
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 18271
                      • Ian
                      • Falster, Denmark

                      #11
                      Originally posted by colin m
                      Well I've never met Pete before, but I'm glad I have now. I did think the broken yellow was an inspired bit of weathering. A tip top result.
                      The broken decal is only a tiny bit, but it was easier to touch in with the green than it was to try match that yellow! Glad you like it.
                      Originally posted by JayCee
                      Very nice, Ian. The finish is excellent.
                      John.
                      Thank you
                      Originally posted by Andy T
                      Very nicely done Ian.

                      An unusual and quirky subject too, I like it a lot.
                      Cheers. It is quite a good looker.
                      Originally posted by papa 695
                      Outstanding work Ian, one to be very proud of.
                      Thanks
                      Originally posted by scottie3158
                      Ian,
                      That's a very nice looking build.
                      Not vat is it
                      Originally posted by Geoffers
                      Smashing job Ian, very impressive :thumb2:

                      Geoff.
                      Thank you.
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                      • adt70hk
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Sep 2019
                        • 10409

                        #12
                        Ian

                        That's really turned out very nicely indeed. A great finish of a plane in not sure I've ever heard of...... Certainly not seen modelled anyway!

                        Very well done.

                        Andrew

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                        • Ian M
                          Administrator
                          • Dec 2008
                          • 18271
                          • Ian
                          • Falster, Denmark

                          #13
                          Originally posted by adt70hk
                          Ian

                          That's really turned out very nicely indeed. A great finish of a plane in not sure I've ever heard of...... Certainly not seen modelled anyway!

                          Very well done.

                          Andrew
                          Thank you Andrew.

                          I totally forgot to mention that the serial on the tail is for one of the aircraft on Yamato 1944-45.
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                          • JR
                            • May 2015
                            • 18273

                            #14
                            The Committee all agree that this is an outstanding build and photos deserve
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                            Very nice Ian. Congratulations .
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                            • Ian M
                              Administrator
                              • Dec 2008
                              • 18271
                              • Ian
                              • Falster, Denmark

                              #15
                              Wow I am honoured.
                              I would like to thank, above all, my wife for her understanding. The producers for...... What? Really? Too much? OK then.

                              Thanks John.
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