Impressive scratch build radio, Woody @wkubacki
I'm also impressed by the chipping results, still need to figure out how to achieve that on my Zero.

Added some weathering tonight using Mr Hobby Weathering Colors (as opposed to straight oils). I think It turned out ok, I don’t want to go too far so I’ll let this dry for a couple of days and look at it and see if it needs any changes.

I’m the meantime I will work on the landing gear and painting the RC car body for my brother that has eaten up far too much of my time (you paint in reverse).

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To me this weathering looks perfect, Woody @wkubacki

I’ve been maintaining radio silence while trying to finish up this model. For the most part I think I’m done weathering. Oils are a challenge on a smooth/shiny surface, but I didn’t want to spray a clear coat , then oil and then another clear because I’m nervous about getting texture from the clear varnish and I don’t have too much experience doing it.

For the wing root oils I used a combination of brown, black, burnt sienna, cream brown and dark green. I did spray a light coat of flat (GX-114) on the inner wings to make them appear worn and dirty.

The landing gear are complete. I added a brake line and touted it through the gear door and onto the lower leg. I painted it tire black prior to installation, but it needed some touchups after install.

I also added wires to the gunsight and radio and installed them.

Final touches will be added this week after I finally paint the canopy and install the clear parts (I know I really shouldn’t leave them to the end).

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A masterpiece already, my friend @wkubacki!

Finally came the canopy, I could not delay it anymore. Normally canopies don't give me any trouble, but this one has very faint lines that were hard to follow. I also used a bit too much liquid mask that, when pulled off, chipped some paint. I'm not really happy with the canopy, but I'm a little past caring anymore. I started this build in April (along with the other two Raiden) and I just want to finish it. After installing the armoured glass, it was glued on very carefully with TET.

Then all the small parts were glued on, wheels, guns, pitot, gear doors and aerial. this all happened last night and I snapped a few pictures of the final product. I need to take some better photos with my actual camera (which I will post tomorrow.

Wow, it's been a journey and for th most part I am very happy with it. I tried my hand at more detailed detailing of the cockpit and riveting, and I do like what I see, but I don't know if I could do that for every build.

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Congratulations, my friend @wkubacki! Your Raiden came out really spectacular! Love all the final bits! Despite your being tad hard to yourself, this is by all means a masterpiece of a Raiden!
Thank you so much for contributing in our so successful and inspiring EoJ GB, not only with your magnificent models, but also with your detailed threads and useful advices!