Aichi D3A1 "Val" Midway Island, Hasegawa, 1/48

Started by Spiros Pendedekas · 92 · 4 years ago · 1/48, D3A1, Hasegawa, Val
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    Glenn Virgo said 4 years ago:

    Looks great spiros. Good looking bird that. Great colours. You might be able to get another build in before the year is out. I’m thinking of doing two builds.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks Glenn @glenn73! Cannot wait to see your builds coming!
    All the best!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Wheels glued, "subtle" chipping applied. Next is dirtying and oiling.
    All the best, EoJ GB!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Chipping and weathering almost done. Not too intensive, but I wanted to depict the harsh conditions' impact at the Val aboard the Akagi, despite the maintenance personnel laborious efforts!
    Keep Up EoJ GB!

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    Louis Gardner said 4 years ago:

    This looks fantastic Spiros ! @fiveten You really nailed this one.

    It shouldn't be too much longer now and you will be posting this one up in the headlines section... After it's completed, please post the reveal at your convenience.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks Louis @lgardner!

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    Erik Gjørup said 4 years ago:

    Weatherbeaten like an old deck-hand! And the "meatballs" are kept pristine by the crew. . . Very nice weathering indeed @fiveten!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks @airbum!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    My Val had an uneven-ish coat of satin to seal everything. Also some small details attended to here and there. Canopy is almost ready.
    All the best and keep building!

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    Erik Gjørup said 4 years ago:

    Very nice trick to let the light come to life!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks @airbum!

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    Greg Kittinger said 4 years ago:

    A real beauty taking shape there Spiros!

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks Greg @gkittinger!

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    John Healy said 4 years ago:

    Sharp, Spiro. Great paintwork.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 4 years ago:

    Thanks John @j-healy! Last night various details were taken care of here and there, some fine painting etc