Crimea_River
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Username: Crimea River
First name: Andy
Category: Judge – Non competing
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model Type: "Hayate & Kurogane"
Aftermarket addons: None planned
As mentioned in the recent purchases thread some 2 months ago, I made a bit of an impulse buy in June, knowing that I needed something for this PTO Group Build. I always like to give my local brick and mortar shops a chance to supply my needs and when I saw the below Tamiya Ki-84 in a sexy new box that suggested their recent P-38 and Ki-61 quality, I packed it under my arm and went to the checkout thinking that it was another of Tamiya's more recent new-tool wonders. The price was what is now the norm around here for a 1/48 Tammy kit, $65 CDN, which is still competitive when compared to the cost of buying from overseas, exchange rates, and shipping.
Well, when I got home and opened the box, I was disappointed to see just two, count 'em, TWO very basic sprues and one small clear sprue for the aircraft and a throw-in sprue for the Kurogane vehicle. Also included, in an attempt to justify the price, was a plastic base and a horrid felt matt that is supposed to look like grass. So it was off to the Scalemates website (something I should have done while I was at the store) to see what I got myself into and, sure enough, the moulds for the plane go back to 1972! I've learned my lesson and will do my research before I buy next time.
Anyway, I know some of you guys built this kit already and that, despite its simplicity, it can result in a decent model. Here are sprues:
At this point, I really don't know what scheme I will do and having read through Geo's recent build, I'm now aware of the need to wade through worm cans for interior and exterior colours. I'm not sure when I will start this model as I want to devote my attention to finishing my GB-58 project so that I don't end up with yet another incomplete kit staring at me.
If I can figure out what colour I'm supposed to paint the interior then I may be able to slap the fuselage together in short order though.
First name: Andy
Category: Judge – Non competing
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model Type: "Hayate & Kurogane"
Aftermarket addons: None planned
As mentioned in the recent purchases thread some 2 months ago, I made a bit of an impulse buy in June, knowing that I needed something for this PTO Group Build. I always like to give my local brick and mortar shops a chance to supply my needs and when I saw the below Tamiya Ki-84 in a sexy new box that suggested their recent P-38 and Ki-61 quality, I packed it under my arm and went to the checkout thinking that it was another of Tamiya's more recent new-tool wonders. The price was what is now the norm around here for a 1/48 Tammy kit, $65 CDN, which is still competitive when compared to the cost of buying from overseas, exchange rates, and shipping.
Well, when I got home and opened the box, I was disappointed to see just two, count 'em, TWO very basic sprues and one small clear sprue for the aircraft and a throw-in sprue for the Kurogane vehicle. Also included, in an attempt to justify the price, was a plastic base and a horrid felt matt that is supposed to look like grass. So it was off to the Scalemates website (something I should have done while I was at the store) to see what I got myself into and, sure enough, the moulds for the plane go back to 1972! I've learned my lesson and will do my research before I buy next time.
Anyway, I know some of you guys built this kit already and that, despite its simplicity, it can result in a decent model. Here are sprues:
At this point, I really don't know what scheme I will do and having read through Geo's recent build, I'm now aware of the need to wade through worm cans for interior and exterior colours. I'm not sure when I will start this model as I want to devote my attention to finishing my GB-58 project so that I don't end up with yet another incomplete kit staring at me.
If I can figure out what colour I'm supposed to paint the interior then I may be able to slap the fuselage together in short order though.
