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I’ve had the bug to build this one for awhile and got a start at it last week. Much like the Fine Molds civil Ki-15 that I built, this kit features high quality moldings and excellent engineering.
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Nice choice John, it is such a fine little plane. I'm strapped in.
John, @j-healy This is such a neat little plane. I have two of the Fine Molds kits in the stash, and two more of the Classic Airframes versions. I was hoping to see one of these built... Thanks for starting another one !
I'll be watching this for updates too, just like Erik is... 🙂
Count me in for following along too, John @j-healy! What a great choice of a neat, important plane! Strapped in already!
I’ve made a lot of progress on this one over the last few days. It’s a fantastic kit. Brilliantly engineered.
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Great progress and excellent job, John @j-healy!
The paint is absolutely totally nice John (@j-healy)
John, @j-healy The cockpit parts look identical to the ones in the gull winged Ka-14 prototype I recently built. Makes perfect sense, since this was the very first of the A5M series of planes. You are doing a magnificent job with yours, and I especially like the Blue Aotake color. Well done !
I did some prepainting today. This will be finished soon.
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Coming together nice and quick now, John @j-healy!
John (@j-healy), that is a lot of nice small details ready to get installed! Looking forward to seeing this nice little scooter finished.
John, @j-healy This one is going together very fast... and I like everything about it. You are doing a fantastic job here. I have a feeling it won't be too much longer and you will have this one wrapped up.
Final assembly and a clear coat next. Just like the Babs kit, this model’s engine components are beautifully molded.
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John, that is indeed nicely molded, and the stunning workmanship going into the build just makes it all very beautiful.
Looking great, Johh @j-healy! The engine is a little jewel, the NMF stunning and the decals look painted on; what is not to like? Looking forward to your final stages.
