Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 4, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2023 I’m calling this one done. I have not weathered it at all, nor have I bombed it up. Yet. Pearl Harbor aircraft were basically new, or next to new machines, having seen no combat before that fateful day, so I will give it some basic exhaust and oil staining, and possibly a bit of minor salt staining. I’m placing it on a table at the IPMS US Nationals tomorrow, and this is as far as I’m willing to go, today. It looks good, alignment is decent, and it’ll give a good account of itself tomorrow and Saturday. It’s not a Nationals winner, but it’s a decent and straight build. This aircraft was the flight leader on the first wave of dive bombers, and sortied from the carrier Shokaku. The special color was for formation assembly after the attack was completed. Ill add some better pics in a bit 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 4, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2023 This model was a real pleasure to build. Highly, highly recommended 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 She looks sweet, Ernie! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 A true beauty, sweet like Bill said. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Beautifully built and painted, looks great to me. Cheers Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Damn, that orange gave it a completely different vibe. Nicely done , I mean to this point, with some gentle staining and your magic weathering touch she is going to be a winner! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Based on your build, I have one coming my way. My wallet thanks you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 4, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2023 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 4, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 4, 2023 Right next to it….. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 It looks great in person, Ernie! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 5, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2023 22 hours ago, denders said: It looks great in person, Ernie! I must have missed ya! Are you going to them banquet? If so, come by and say hi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Thanks. No, we're not coming to the banquet. I do have to pick up my Corsair model. Probably sometime after dinner or whenever I can get into the contest room. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 5, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2023 Yep, say hi if you see my ugly Texas face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Beautiful model Ernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmare Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Clean but elegant warbird! Very sad thing that they gave up on making plastic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Fran Posted August 14, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 14, 2023 Great great work Ernie! Also love the base!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 16, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 16, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 6:05 AM, shadowmare said: Clean but elegant warbird! Very sad thing that they gave up on making plastic. Pearl Harbor kite. They were basically brand new airframes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 She came out real Nice Ernie I was watching YT last night saw the build on there at the table for San Marcos. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 17, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 17, 2023 11 hours ago, KevinM said: She came out real Nice Ernie I was watching YT last night saw the build on there at the table for San Marcos. A fairly easy and straightforward build, as well. The kit’s big weakness are the decals. I recommend the resin engine and exhaust as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Ernie Congrats on an awesome build - so very well done. Add of course, it's my kind of finish. 🏆 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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