What's on The Workbench

[rochie]

Karl

Good enough! The model company used the pre-AMRAAM cockpit which answers all my questions. The not quite square panel above the pilots left knee is called the Armament Control Set (ACS: pronounced AXE). In the AMRAAM capable jets, also called MSIP for Multi Staged Improvement Program, the ACS becomes the Programable Armament Control Set, or PACS. Surprising amount of detail, I recognize quite a few things! Not sure what the thing in the right footwell is...

Cheers,
Biff

Biff that is a lead air rifle pellet i used as weight to keep the nose down !
I also remember you telling me there should be two triangle antenna on the nose for the MSIP upgrade

 

[javlin]

I built this in the last four days it's a 1982 boxing from Tamiya of the Zero(Hamp) had a price tag of $11 I paid in the late 80's.I lost one of the interior landing gear doors so I opted for the gear up option then to which the stand comes out of the spares box from supermodel.The box art showed more of what my scheme is while tamy shows a much more sparse camo like a late KI-61 I thought not?A Nice distracting build. Kevin

 

[Wurger]

 

[rochie]

Nicely done

 

[A4K]

With Wojtek and Karl!

 

[javlin]

I don't if Wayne does it this way but my pressure went to about 35psi and my first layer was short strokes light blotches and by the 2/3 it was longer strokes for more paint if that makes sense?

 

[Capt. Vick]

"Anyone can tell that's not a proper Vicar! His hair's too long!"

 

[Wayne Little]

hey not bad mate.....

 

[BiffF15]

I built this in the last four days it's a 1982 boxing from Tamiya of the Zero(Hamp) had a price tag of $11 I paid in the late 80's.I lost one of the interior landing gear doors so I opted for the gear up option then to which the stand comes out of the spares box from supermodel.The box art showed more of what my scheme is while tamy shows a much more sparse camo like a late KI-61 I thought not?A Nice distracting build. Kevin
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Nice splotch paint job!

 

[Viking1066]

I built this in the last four days it's a 1982 boxing from Tamiya of the Zero(Hamp) had a price tag of $11 I paid in the late 80's.I lost one of the interior landing gear doors so I opted for the gear up option then to which the stand comes out of the spares box from supermodel.The box art showed more of what my scheme is while tamy shows a much more sparse camo like a late KI-61 I thought not?A Nice distracting build. Kevin
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Very nice work!

 

[Viking1066]

In the middle of a small IJNAF/IJAAF fleet
Aoshima N1K2
Hasegawa N1K2
Hasegawa A6M3 model 22
Hasegawa A6M3 model 32
Mania B5N1 (2 builds)
Mania B5N2 (2 builds)
Hasegawa B5N2 (5 builds)
Mania Ki-48-I (beautiful kit)
Hasegawa G4M1 (Yamamoto marking option)
Reveal Ki-49-I (better build than anticipated)
Hasegawa Ki-51
Hasegawa Ki-27 (5 builds)
Fujimi Yokosuka E14Y (beautiful build)
Hasegawa Ki-43-II
RS E8N1 (horrible kit)
Hasegawa Ki-15-I (also nightmares) (2 builds in box old mold)
Airfix D3A1
Fujimi D3A1
Super Hobby D3A1 (very close to Fujimi mold, but more work)
Sword Ki-102 (ugh lesson learned. Takes a lot to make this pig in a dress pretty)
Lots of decals in stock from everywhere. Now waiting for Christmas break to get the canopies done.

 

[N4521U]

HARS Super Connie 1/72nd
Merlins Magic P-51D 1/32nd
HARS C-47 1/72nd
CA*NG P-51D 1/32nd 99% Finished
and my cars '56 Chev, '66 Chev, '65 El Camino, '39 Ford......
Dass it!

 

[Viking1066]

Added more to the stash. I will try to put up the photos soon.

 

[Glue Sniffer]

Revell 1:48 P51D.

I wanted to start here as I thought working with the raised panel lines and less than perfect fit would benefit me. Honestly fit was pretty damn good...my paining sucks but ive made some huge strides and most of all...AM HAVING A BLAST!

1st build in about 25 years and I must say...im doing pretty well! I was smart enough to get good tools and get setup before starting as I knew i wouldn't walk away from the hobby again. The new paints (acrylics) and airbrushes have really changed the game...honestly even the glues and putty options have. Its a totally new world BUT the biggest and best change has been videos and forums like this. A huge help and so many cool techniques.

Back in the day people were not helpful or friendly at local modeling shows etc. Im loving this and loving these old Revell kits from my mis spent youth.

 

[javlin]

Need pics of the 51 GS?

 

[A4K]

Echo that, but glad you're enjoying the hobby again!

 

[Glue Sniffer]

Serious question...where should be I put the pics? Is there a specific place on the forum?

 

[Airframes]

If it's pics for this thread, post them here. For builds underway, start a thread in the "Start to Finish builds", if pics of recent additions to your "stash", then use the "Recent Purchases" threads.

 

[Viking1066]

Works in progress. Waiting for Christmas break.

 

[Viking1066]

And more. Much to do.