Bill_S Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I'm seeing too many Kotare Spitfires being built. I've decided to put mine away until my back heals well enough to focus on detail painting. I picked up the Z-M Nick from a fellow club member just before Christmas... The plan is to build it (mostly) OOB. The kit, as received, came with the Z-M cockpit PE set, so I'll be using that. I've a fondness for upward firing cannons, so the scheme I'll be building is the late production Kai Tei version. The kit comes with a boatload of clear plastic; almost a full airframe. Give me the opaque styrene, please. I've always been an "engines first, then internals" kind of guy, but I'm switching modes for this build. Cockpit color is Mr. Color C384 Kawasaki cockpit color. To my eye, it's a great match to the colored PE bits. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I've always liked the Nick as it's a cool looking airplane (so is the Frances). I built a 1/48 Nichimo kit something like 25 years ago and still have it. Your model, I'm sure, will be a beauty Bill! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 This should be a good one to follow along with. Not many of these get built it seems. I think I've got this one in the stash. One of the Ki-45 kits anyways. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Bill Nice start on the ZM Nick - good looking aircraft and will be a treat to follow your progress. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 I've got this one in the stash as well. Looking forward to seeing your progress and hearing your thoughts on the kit! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 So their is about four of us who have this one in the stash it seems.I will be following along to see were if any hiccups occur Bill. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 8 hours ago, KevinM said: So their is about four of us who have this one in the stash it seems.I will be following along to see were if any hiccups occur Bill. Make that five , a fine looking aircraft. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted May 21, 2023 Share Posted May 21, 2023 Can I join the list as wanting one 🤞but seriously will follow along Bill……. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 So far, the fit has been excellent. This is the PE instrument panel; I'm thinking a drop of future on the dial faces will be in order. And the radio box. More PE. Rear gunner's station. I still nave to finish the seat. View from the front. Still some detailing to do on the seat, side consoles and stick. Coming soon will be fitting all this into the fuselage halves. ZM provides multiple warnings about test fitting. We'll see how it goes. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Nice work Bill when I do mine I think I will go the 3D route with Quintas if they make it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, KevinM said: Nice work Bill when I do mine I think I will go the 3D route with Quintas if they make it. Unfortunately, Quinta Studios doesn't make a set for the Ki-45 (or I would have bought it). Yahu makes a panel for this kit. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Interior is looking nice Bill. Which livery have you chosen for yours, plain green or camo? Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 The interior and IP both look great Bill. Are you going to weather them a bit or leave them as is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Bill Nice work on the interior - looking mighty good. Just can't beat Quinta 3D sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 7 hours ago, DocRob said: Interior is looking nice Bill. Which livery have you chosen for yours, plain green or camo? Cheers Rob Thanks, Rob. According to the instruction booklet, the upward firing cannons are for the green (boring) paint scheme. I thought I saw a photo posted by Martin (who else) that had the dark "streaks" over aluminum. I like that paint job, even though it may be challenging. 5 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: The interior and IP both look great Bill. Are you going to weather them a bit or leave them as is? Carl, if I do any weathering, it will probably be minimal. I've always been partial to the "factory fresh" look. Or maybe I suck at weathering... 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: Bill Nice work on the interior - looking mighty good. Just can't beat Quinta 3D sets. Thank you, Peter - but there is no 3D printed detail available for this kit. I'm using photoetch (by Eduard, but marketed through Z-M). I'm not a big fan of their pre-painted stuff, the pebbled texture doesn't look right when you get up close. When I got the kit, it came with the PE, so I'm using it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 I couldn't resist. Time for a test fit of the fuselage. I'm impressed! I still have a number of bulkheads to fit toward the tail; I'll check them one at a time. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eagle Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 This is beautiful kit. Beautiful plane. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Nice!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Bill I surely had a senior moment (more then I care to count these days). Why I wrote Quinta, I have no idea, as your text and photos clearly showed PE. Looks even better now, as PE is a lot hard to work then 3D resin details. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Hey, looks like a great kit! Nice work so far.....will be watching. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 Some progress: So far, the fit on this kit has been phenomenal. I've started on the landing gear; I'm waiting for a few bits to dry prior to installing the IP and control stick. Once I paint the lap belts, the seats will be ready to go as well. Then, it's time to button up the fuselage. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Nice progress Bill, the cockpit looks great and busy. Firing the 'Schräge Musik' must be deafening. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Bill WOW, brilliant work and your progress is at full steam. Looking mighty good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Very busy looking interior. Great job on the paint and assembly. Glad to hear the fit is good too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Looking great Bill! Look at all that detail! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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