BarryW’s Zoukei Mura 1/32 Ta152 H-0

[AlanG]

Looking great Barry

[BarryW]

The decals went down perfectly. I remember from the Skyraider just how good the ZM decals are. These are just about the best i have used, hence not bothering with masks.

Anyway after allowing some decal solution to dry thoroughly and a wipe down with a damp cloth I have applied two thin MRP gloss coats. So here she is awaiting a panel line wash which I will do tomorrow followed by the first matt coat.
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[papa 695]

Coming along a treat Barry

[dave]

Can't wait to see this finished, its looking good

[AlanG]

Stunning Barry. I really need to get some more of mine done. But the farm is keeping me busy at the moment. Animals don't really like this cold easterly winds

[colin m]

All looking very smart. Just at that stage were all of a sudden, it's done.

[BarryW]

Final touches...
After applying the first matt coat I did some weathering with silver pencil, metal powders, pigments and AKI Brown Wash. This shows up best on the underside.

Smoke, oil streaks, chipping ect

Followed by the underside 'final fittings'
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Remember the wing tip lights, those small clear parts that pinged of into the ether...

Well this is how I resolved that.

The holes were partly filles and I dropped some red and green paint into them.

I then got this stuff out...
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I do not have much left and I have no idea where to get more (any ideas anyone?) I placed a drop in the tray and used a cocktail stick to place a drop in each light hole. I made sure it was slightly 'proud' and then cured it with the pen-light.
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It works....

Instead of my usual EZ-Line I used fishing line for the aerial as I am positioning the pit open and it needs to 'hang-loose'. I superglued it into holes that I drilled before painting.

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Competed model pics in my next post.....

[BarryW]

Completed pics...

I did really enjoy this build, a kit not without issues and one not for beginners but ZM certainly justify their reputation as a 'high-end' company. I will be building more of there kits, the Raiden is in the stash and they have two more very interesting releases of Japanese and Luftwaffe aircraft.

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[Vaughan]

Another fine build Barry. Great paint job and weathering finishes it off to perfection.

[scottie3158]

Nicely done, that's a great result.

[AlanG]

Simply stunning build Barry. It' s been a pleasure to watch this build from you

[Guest]

Wow! Beautifully done Barry.

[stona]

Nicely done Barry

I built one some years ago, in fact I imported the kit from Japan which made it rather expensive, so it's good to see another one.

They are nice kits, and yours look great.

Cheers

Steve

[BarryW]

Thanks Steve and everyone. It was certainly a nice kit and I rather like ZM. I look forward to their Raiden build. They also have some interesting new releases coming out including a FW190.

[papa 695]

Cracking work Barry.