1to1scale Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 If you need, I have a full set of spare decals for the Ki-84, just let me know if you need them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 No worries and thanks very much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Yesterday I began applying decals. Today is an unexpected day off. I plan to work on both kits and then go to a movie. I have a voucher for my local cinema and will see either Star wars or 1917. I am using kit decals on the Tony and AM on the Frank. I gotta say the kit decals look pretty good, and I chose what I figured would be the least favorite. There were 3 options, camo, red tails and all metal and metal with green mottling. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[CAT]CplSlade Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On one hand Star Wars is not good and 1917 has gotten good reviews. On the other hand the voucher precludes you spending your own good money if you really feel you must see Star Wars. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Ha! A mate saw 1917 last week and raved about it. I don't know how much the voucher is worth. I may get to see them both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 After a quick trip into the city for supplies, I went to see 1917. I thought it exceptional. Highly recommended. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 9 hours ago, Sir Desmond Glazebrook said: After a quick trip into the city for supplies, I went to see 1917. I thought it exceptional. Highly recommended. My buddy in Florida went to see 1917, and said it grabs you at the beginning and doesn't let go........ it's definitely on MY list 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Jeff said: My buddy in Florida went to see 1917, and said it grabs you at the beginning and doesn't let go........ it's definitely on MY list I agree with your friend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 20, 2020 Administrators Share Posted January 20, 2020 These builds are looking stellar! that frank looks awesome with the primer red, and the Ki-61 is bloody marvelous. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 56 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: These builds are looking stellar! that frank looks awesome with the primer red, and the Ki-61 is bloody marvelous. Thanks very much Ernie! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Hi guys. The Frank has little decals that are placed on access caps. I worry they might be cartoonish. Thoughts? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 I have begun weathering the Tony. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 Last night I took time to have more of a look around at builds in WIP and completed builds. Blown away. Having said that, here is more of my meager work. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 The weather here in Sydney is a bit harsh. As a result I have not been working as much on my builds. Today I applied the last decals to the Frank. It is sitting perfectly still while Mark setter and softer work their magic. Today I will not be busy. There's a climate change rally in the city today. We're I strong enough to walk a long way I'd join in. I would like to go into town to Hobbyco in the Queen Victoria building. I can circumvent the March by taking the train.i want to get away from my builds so I don't succumb to the desire to handle them. Here is where Tony is at present. I need to lighten the darker greens in the panel lines. What you see is by using the new AK Weathering pencils. They are great fun but must be handled lightly or they break. My stupid numb hands are too rough! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Looking good Dale !!.......harv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks Harv. Here is the Frank while Mark softer does it's magic on the cowling decals. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 I began weathering the Frank. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Nice job on those two birds, can't wait to see them finished. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, DocRob said: Nice job on those two birds, can't wait to see them finished. Cheers Rob Thank you very much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 6 hours ago, DocRob said: Nice job on those two birds, can't wait to see them finished. Cheers Rob I agree with Rob, I think they look really great,, you have an attention to detail, Dale, and you have much more talent than I do..... the Frank has some very subtle paint hues, especially on the control surfaces... looks faded, that's detail attention............ you heading to the finish line now Mate... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thanks so much Jeff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Yesterday was still quite warm and so I didn't do much until the evening when I took to the Tony with pastels. Pastels are something I like to use to fade paint and generally make the subject grimy. However a clear coats often hide the effect. I found this guy's Page on weathering, and want to try the streaking effect. Something I have never done. After fading with pastels, here is the effect. The starboard hinomaru is a bit dirty but I will clean it up later. I have to play drums today. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 I have been looking around the web at beautiful models. Often the paint job is very pretty. In service, especially late 1944 into 45, Japanese aircraft were nothing like pretty. They were a mess. As a result I am experimenting with the Tony and the Frank. The Frank will be as about as pretty as I can. The Tony is a no good son booted out of the house. With that in mind I am moving in this direction. Tony, that no good skirt chasing drunk of a son must fend for himself. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Hey guys. I am going to take a week or so off. I am on a new medication that is doing my head in. Basically it is throwing me through mental hoops. If I keep watching the forum and this occurs it would be extremely embarrassing. Indeed it happened on my second day. I will have little control until my system adjusts. If I am able to do some modelling I will add photos with zero text. Thanks for all the support you all have given so freely. This medication is related to the trial drug. I am in no danger from my cancer. This is medication to help my extensive nerve damage. Thanks guys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 All the best Dale. Hope everything settles down quickly and it helps with the recovery. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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