Fine Molds Kayaba Ka-1 1/72
First of all, I would like the thank George Eleftheriou, Hideto Araki and the Yanks Air Museum for their invaluable help.
The Fine Molds model is quite good, but I made some modifications:
- I detailed the interior and made a scratch motor;
- The motor cover was changed with the introduction of various air vents;
- Wheels support struts were replaced by thinner plastic;
- Lights were added to the wheel struts.
- I detailed the interior and made a scratch motor;
- The motor cover was changed with the introduction of various air vents;
- Wheels support struts were replaced by thinner plastic;
- Lights were added to the wheel struts.
As to the colours, the kit is painted using the references by Fine Molds:
- Underside – Tamiya XF-14 J.A. grey
- Upperside: - Tamiya XF-13 J.A. green with a spot of white
- Gunze H 66 RLM79 sandy brown
After painting, I gave the entire model a reddish-brown pencil wash.
As to the lights, these were made with some drops of araldite glue. After the glue dried, I painted with clear red and clear blue.
HERE are some photos of the construction process.
- Octávio Mântua -
One of my favorite j-aircraft, very well done.
ReplyDeleteVery well-made! …and perfect timing I am just starting to build my own version of the very same autogyro
ReplyDeleteThanks for the all the comments!
ReplyDeleteI am glad to know that my build is helpful to others.
Best regards,
Octávio