harv Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 While I'm waiting on a new pit for the 190, I dug this out. Been thinking about it for some time. I love this kit because of the skin detail on it. The best I've ever seen and its 50+ years old ! It comes with a motor for the prop which means a battery box under the pit. The pit itself sucks big time. Way too shallow and no detail. I plan on using an Aires pit that I have. So some cutting will be required. Also need to source wheels for it. Maybe an engine too, but that's down the road. I plan on starting after the 190 is done. I did a review of this kit on TOS years ago. So, a couple of pics. Cheers....harv 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I will sit in on this one Harv, if it's ok..... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share Posted November 4, 2020 The more the merrier. Glad you'll be around. Eont be anything done as far as posting goes, not for awhile......harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 noice! I have this and concur with your assessment of the detail , I thought it might be crap but one look at the parts and its a keeper. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockieYarwood Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 It's in my stash too. Looking forward to see you bring the old girl to life! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Looking forward to this one, Harv. I have a trashed kit; if you need any parts, let me know! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 ........................not a lot else to do until you start.............. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 You'll need more panel liner, than a thirsty sailor could drink for al these surface details. This will look great, with a decently weathered Japanese green paintjob over bare metal, bring it on. Cheers Rob 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 That's the plan Rob !......harv 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 6, 2020 Author Share Posted November 6, 2020 Initial fit is good. Wing root, not too bad considering the whole wing assembly is supposed to be removable for batteries. There is a bit of hard flash to be cleaned up and some gaps on underside. Also a hole to plug where the switch was supposed to go. That's all for now. Cheers.....harv 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Detail does look good and remarkably crisp given it's age. Plastic does look quite hard. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Count me interested, Harv! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Very nice choice Harv! Cheers Kev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 The detail on that kit looks great, I have never seen one "in the flesh" before and I am impressed, should be an interesting build. Cheers Dennis 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 7, 2020 Author Share Posted November 7, 2020 Thanks Dennis......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 After receiving this great gift from Bill, he sent me his Doyusha ( Tony) Frank. Wierd seeing it in grey ! After removing all his ribbing he scratched in, a quick test fit and I'm encouraged by it so far. Lots more work to get it right.......harv 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Harv who does the resin? I think I have this kit in a different manufacturer in the stash?This could and should turn into real looker when done. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hi Kevin. The pit is made by Aires. It's for the Hasegawa kit. I have 2. Bill just sent me his. Mine is made by Tomy and Bill's is a Doyusha. They are the same kit. Different color of plastic. Iet me know what kit you have. If you have trouble finding the resin pit, let me know. I have an extra....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 By got, I think it will work !....harv 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Just catching up on this. Missed this from when you first posted it. I think a bunch of the smaller Japanese model companies shared moulds back and forth. Also some were bought out by other brands as a few have closed. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 I think your right Carl. But there is a huge difference in the two where the sills are. I'm stoked about this step....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Decided to past some time with the Frank. Started by getting rid of the battery box supports and kit cockpit floor......harv 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 What is the right Tamiya color for the green outside color scheme....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wumm Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Harv, IJA dark green is close to FS 34082, the closest Tamiya to this is XF-61. S 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 Still can't get over the colour of that plastic! Any other shade of green has to be an improvement Harv... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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