1/48 Finemolds Kyu-Shi Ka-14 Prototype

[Crimea_River]

You're making great strides here Grant. Good stuff.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Grant Barr]

Had the last couple of days to do the final bits and pieces for this aircraft. The sticky-outy bits were painted and added, a polyurethane clear coat applied and some very light panel wash applied. As noted earlier, this aircraft would not have spent too long in this guise, so the only dirt accumulated would be the result of operating in wet or inclement weather. I think it turned out OK, I certainly didn't want to over-do the wash. Hopefully it just makes the panels "pop" a little more and makes the aircraft look just a little bit used.

I also laid down another coat of clear varnish over the top of the weathering. I used the Vallejo gloss clear, but I am still getting inconsistent results in terms of finish. It came out ever so slightly grainy - a bit annoying but it is what it is I suppose.

Final thoughts - I really liked this kit from FineMolds. It was crisp and accurately molded, went together really well and, apart from the shiny non-stick surface, was a pleasure to build. I would definitely make other kits from this manufacturer.

Thanks to everyone for popping by and offering thoughts and encouragement. Need to decide what comes next - another new kit or go back and finish my Stuka!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

It looks amazing.

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

A very nice looking machine. I find with certain Vallejo product you have to shake the living bejaysus out of them and when you think you're done, shake some more, especially for their metallic range and primers

 

[SaparotRob]

That build is just beautiful.

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far!

 

[Crimea_River]

What a sweet little model. I share your pain about grainy gloss coats.