Fine Molds 1/48 A5M4 Claude.

Started by John Healy · 17 · 3 years ago
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    John Healy said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    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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    Erik Gjørup said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    Nice choice John, it is such a fine little plane. I'm strapped in.

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    Louis Gardner said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    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... 🙂

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    Count me in for following along too, John @j-healy!
    What a great choice of a neat, important plane!
    Strapped in already!

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    John Healy said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    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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    Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    Great progress and excellent job, John @j-healy!

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    Erik Gjørup said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    The paint is absolutely totally nice John (@j-healy)

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    Louis Gardner said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    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 !

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    John Healy said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    I did some prepainting today. This will be finished soon.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    Coming together nice and quick now, John @j-healy!

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    Erik Gjørup said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    John (@j-healy), that is a lot of nice small details ready to get installed! Looking forward to seeing this nice little scooter finished.

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    Louis Gardner said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    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.

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    John Healy said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    Final assembly and a clear coat next. Just like the Babs kit, this model’s engine components are beautifully molded.

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    Erik Gjørup said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    John, that is indeed nicely molded, and the stunning workmanship going into the build just makes it all very beautiful.

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    Spiros Pendedekas said 3 years, 4 months ago:

    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.