AZ Models 1/72 Kawasaki Ki-28 "Bob"

A 'charming' little kit not without it's quirks, but as a short-run, mixed-media release(resin/vacform/photo-etch), it was a challenging (ie poor fit, coke-bottle-thick decals), but fun build. Not perfect by a long shot, but fun.

[@PlasticoForEvah]

Good job. Very clever what you did with the wings and what a nice paint scheme, congratulations!

[@chancerNW]

Lovely model, never seen that type before. Very well tackled especialy the fit issues. Great video as well nicely compiled.

[@BasicModelling]

Very clever changing your spinning INAFIX to a Hinamaru.. An excellent and well executed build of an unusual aircraft.. And the model is absolutely superb!! I wish I could airbrush.. but never mind.. :)

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@chancerNW Thanks a'much! I'd never seen this plane before and it wouldn't surprise me if those photos I used were the only ones in existence as info on this little fellow was VERY thin on the ground!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@BasicModelling And I'm going to take your suggestion in hand Rob, and try to set up a little corner with a nice even background and fit a balanced light source above it, instead of a tatty cutting mat! However I did try a couple of different locations for this one, including full sunlight and I did google WWII Japanese Airfields for a suitable backdrop, but to no avail!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@primativemodelling Gotcha! I ran the scalpel under it's own weight through the decals to separate them and applied a liberal coat of setting solution that will hopefully bed the cut ends into the line between wing and flap! I'll accentuate that with a hint of weathering pigment! :)

[@BasicModelling]

@MakingModelsAgain Yes, there's very few if any useful photos of any tropical WWII type airfield out there.. Luckily I was able to get some photos of genuine Boxted Nissen huts to use as backdrops for some of my Boxted models, before the new owner knocked them down.. As it is now I prefer the large light blue paper anyway, as it is neutral and can be used for all types of models.. :)

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@tenka45623 Thank you. Had fun making both! :)

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@thehjupo I just used my usual Tamiya or Gunze acrylics for the paintwork, but because this is what is known as a 'short run' kit, meaning you can expect a bit of work to get the pieces to fit, although they may have fantastic surface detail. I got it online from modelhobbies.

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@PlasticoForEvah Thank you! She was a tough little bugger, but I think I cracked her in the end.... just!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@wolf6500 Thank you! Tough little kit to get to grips with, but kinda got there in the end! :)

[@wolf6500]

great job!!!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@primativemodelling Yeah, they were very thick decals and no amount of Micro Sol was going to make them set into the lines fully and the carrier film is is like a rampart around them. The final matt coat helped with weathering the film and hiding it a little. If that's what you're referring to...? (Hoping!!!!) ;)

[@BasicModelling]

@MakingModelsAgain It would have been ready for decalling, had I not painted the antiglare panel black instead of olive drab in front of the cockpit.. it needs repainting and should look better for it! Other than that decalling will commence tonight, once puppy, wife and son have gone to bed and I can concentrate.. I hpe for dry weather tomorrow as I will try and get some photos outside, with natural daylight, just to see if it makes a difference.. :)

[@MEU98]

Thank for your advise,really helpful.At the summer I should try weathering.

[@CetoFreakingKaiba]

you are talented man ;)

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@tankman13p66 Thanks! Yup, those decals are incredibly thick. Because the Japanese Hinamaru roundel is about as simple as you can get, I even thought about making a mask and spraying them on, but went with the decals anyway. The problem with them was that because of their thickness, no amount of microset setting solution was going to make the bed into the panel lines and they refused to take the weathering pigment also. I've since cut them where the wing flaps are and that's helped! A little! :)

[@BasicModelling]

@MakingModelsAgain Well, that is as it may.. again it brings attention to the Japanese situation.. in a way.. :)

[@adamletchford4018]

Beautiful!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@MrRandomWritings It's easy-peasy-Japanesey!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@ModellMeister Thank you. No, the three paint schemes for this little fellow are 'What ifs' as the plane never entered service, although I do believe the scheme I chose is based on an actual combat scheme!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@svinehunden Cheers! I thought about doing the middle scheme - the mottle over the aluminium - but in this scale, I don't think my current airbrushing skills could pull off that mottling!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@BasicModelling I know! This is getting to be a habit! Before I know it, I'll be completing others as well! Looking forward to the B-24 build with bated breath....

[@Fredfiscars]

It's like a Hurricane and Focke Wulf had a child..

[@PVN24]

I've never seen so cool scale model of an japanese aircraft from WWII! But i think you have made a little mistake with decals on underside you haven't added wash over them and they look a bit strange but the model really looks awesome! :) 5****!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@MrRandomWritings That's using your noodle!

[@MakingModelsAgain]

Don't worry about destroying a kit in order to find out a way to do an effect - get a cheapie and just go to town on it. Every - and I mean EVERY time - I start to paint/weather a kit, I always feel like I'm screwing it up. Seriously, every time! I just keep at it until I eventually get to a point where I can accept it - like the exhaust staining on the 'Reppu'. It's too heavy, but it works. I could say something similar about every kit I've built on here! Above all, just have fun! :)

[@MakingModelsAgain]

If I remember correctly, I believe I used both! I didn't pre-shade, so I would have used the wash for the panel lines and the pigments for the panel edges. Probably! ;)

[@BasicModelling]

@primativemodelling That sounds a bit drastic.. to be scared of the plastic.. :)

[@BasicModelling]

@primativemodelling You're very kind.. There, now.. I've just hated you for about 5 seconds.. that'll do! Don't want to overdo things.. :) Now I love you again.. :D

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@BasicModelling Picked the worst time to make a video about a Japanese subject though, huh? As for airbrushing...? The Typhoon that made an appearance in the video...? That lovely(?) grey coat is its 'fourth' (and final) attempt. God bless Fairy Power Spray!

[@OficialBuiltToScale]

Amazing gary, one of my fave builds of yours. were did you buy the kit? im obssesed with japanese aircraft and i can never seem to find a decent kit of he Ki28 ....

[@MEU98]

Really nice work(as always).I would really like to know how you mask your canopies.They always look so perfect.Also I have been modelling for two years and I am afraid to take any type of risk,I don't scratch build or do any major weathering because I am afraid that I will destroy the model .How long did it take you to start scratchbuiding and doing major weathering?

[@werr98]

great video, what is the name the song?

[@Flanker0804]

Great job, as always though=)) Liked weathering effects on this model very much. Did you use patels or wash?

[@BasicModelling]

@primativemodelling Try outer Mongolia... :)

[@CetoFreakingKaiba]

Hey could you pleease tell me the name of that song ????

[@Maple-Lizard]

and how you do the panit im badat panting my plans makes me mad

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@primativemodelling Hopefully not! ;)

[@Karlgeht]

😄

[@MakingModelsAgain]

@BasicModelling Oh and you do realise this is ALL YOUR FAULT? Had you just stuck to banana videos, none of this would have ever happened! ;)