Japanese Aircraft Online Model Contest 005 - ALLAN JEFFERY

My first entry into this competition, is the old ("classic") Tamiya  Rufe.

At the time of this build I was trying to simulate a finish that may have been mistaken for the violet colour that had been much debated (and finally denied). I painted the model how I thought it would have been painted when it was in service. Natural metal,red brown primer with a IJN grey top coat. The IJN grey recommended was the early Tamiya acrylic light grey and not the later ash green. The effect under certain light did have a slight violet colour. How it would have worked with the later and better researched colours I dont know, if I ever build another Rufe I will be trying out a heavily weathered IJN green. I think Tamiyas Rufe stands the test of time and is still a very decent kit. Thank you for giving me the chance to show off my build.

 

- Allan Jeffery -

 

 

 

 

 

I had hoped to get this finished by the end of the contest, but it was not to be. I lost the aerial and couldn't build or find a replacement before going on the family vacation. I'm posting it up anyway and hope you all can invisage it with the aerial mast in place.
 The kit is Hasegawa built OOB, using mainly Tamiya acrylics through an Iwata a/b. The lightening bolt was a little "see through" and (to me) spoiled the overall look.