Ralph Haus
Tech Sergeant
Username: Ralph Haus
First name: Ralph
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model: Ki-61-Id HIEN (kit 25203-4000)
Scale: 1:48
An interesting build to say the least. Unconventional is probably the best descriptor? The Tamiya kit, as designed, goes together perfectly, just the builder had problems.
The entry is not perfect, having blemishes on what was a really great NMF finish. That was until I applied Future and decal solvents. As it is there are some areas that will be frowned upon by the judges, but where it will be displayed, predominately, these 'blemishes' will not be apparent. Too late in the cycle to do a complete repaint. That and lacking any replacement decals...it is what it is.
Those interested in the cockpit detailing will have to go to the build thread. My camera just would not focus in the tight areas of this one.
The required:
And s couple of extras to view from a different angle:
First name: Ralph
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model: Ki-61-Id HIEN (kit 25203-4000)
Scale: 1:48
An interesting build to say the least. Unconventional is probably the best descriptor? The Tamiya kit, as designed, goes together perfectly, just the builder had problems.
The entry is not perfect, having blemishes on what was a really great NMF finish. That was until I applied Future and decal solvents. As it is there are some areas that will be frowned upon by the judges, but where it will be displayed, predominately, these 'blemishes' will not be apparent. Too late in the cycle to do a complete repaint. That and lacking any replacement decals...it is what it is.
Those interested in the cockpit detailing will have to go to the build thread. My camera just would not focus in the tight areas of this one.
The required:
And s couple of extras to view from a different angle:
