>no group build

>>11697872
One fucking job you dork. Also last thread isn't even autosage'ing yet.

>>11697987
Thread was on Page 10, so I created a new one. I guess that I should wait longer.
>>11697980
Fuck, you are right...

THE JAPANESE GROUP BUILD IS A GO 02/03/2026-08/03/2026
>All subjects welcome so long as the tie to Japan

As an excuse, I have not slept since Sunday.

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>>11698015
What is group build? Like, we all try to build the topic at hand?
If so then, this is my zero. I rate it: "just ok".
Canopy is objectively atrocious. I know the reasons why it is like this, I don't need to explain much.
To be continued in other pics.

>>11698109
I think you're supposed to begin something new

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>>11698150
Fuck! I only got a arado and a typhon in backlog.

But here, have some more mediocre zero. The Vallejo IJN ash grey is a bit too green though.

>>11698185
Well anon you've got six months to get something tangentially Nipponese put together

>>11698359
Awww shieeet, here we go again.

>>11697987
>Also last thread isn't even autosage'ing yet.
nta but I think the last bread was auto baked, I noticed my responses to an anon didn't bump
>>11698015
>japanese group build
how many chi ha's can we expect to see?

>>11698529
Nobody to my knowledge, some people have yet to disclose what they will build, while others are building aircraft or cars. I am sure there will be one, though.

>>11698529
i know, i'll do a type 1 spg, that doesn't count as a chi ha, right?
in all seriousness i wish nip armour was more popular/ common, i know fine molds does them but the only non import ones i can find are both kinds of type 89, and i've already done a t89 go

>>11698529
The only chi-ha that isn't based on the ancient Tamiya one is the dragon one and it has it's own share of issues
The chi-ha is one of those tanks that desperately needs a kit refresh

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>>11697872
eduard 1:144 mig 15, very pleasant build so far. think i'll go with the red top alu bottom airshow livery.

>>11698745
>The only chi-ha that isn't based on the ancient Tamiya one is the dragon one
Fine Molds has the most extensive range of Type 97s

>>11698750
>Can't into masking canopies at 1/72.
That is a both impressive and immensely annoying.

>>11698754
the canopy mask was included in the kit, zero chance i could have done that

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working on two models at the same time. did all the construction together, the airbrushing together, and now it's the brush work. still have a lot of detail painting, touching up, and chipping/weathering to do before I move on to oils. honestly it's kinda fun doing two kits at the same time. still not sure if I wanna continue on with the blue lenses or just paint over them with black.

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>>11698791
also it's my first time trying post shading I think it's kinda sloppy but I like it. I'm going to try the black and white pre shading next time.

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>>11698150
no

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>>11698185
if the army can bum some primer from the air force?

>>11698752
I have been looking for one across shops in yurup, I wasn't able to find one that wouldn't had its price tripled by shipping
This kit doesn't exist to me

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>>11698817
I'm not sure how real was all the excessive paint-chipping we see from Jap builds.

My guess is it's a misconception stemming from most of the high-quality photos were taken of derelict planes after the surrender, by Americans. I don't know if it's because the Japanese only had potato cameras back then, or because of tight censorship, and restricting photography during the war.

Still, I'm gonna keep making 'em chipped as hell. Artistic license.

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>>11698831
army got planes in alu finish
navy got em factory painted
army had ground crews do it in field shops
ground crews didnt give too many fucks it seems

still think they painted a plane called shoki brown for lulz

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>>11698831
>>11698849
ooopsie wrong pic

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My entry for the Japan groupbuild will be this Suzuki Cappuccino, which I'll start on once I finish the Daihatsu Move, hopefully tomorrow.

>>11698875
Nice work on the Move.

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The struts look terrible because it's an Italeri kit and I decided to glue them after painting.

Cr.42 of the Pesci Volanti Squadron.

>>11698970
love that metallic green, looks almost fish-like

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>90% done on hasegawa fw190d
>somehow lost the nose cone
>none of the other fw kits I have fit
>now have to buy $50 replacement
Mfw I find the fucking piece 3 months from now when cleaning the desk

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>>11698015
jappo action it is?
finally.
my stache full of old kits from the 80s and brainrot impulse buys includes:
hasegawa 1/32 sabre
hasegawa 1/32 zero (the one kit which was made in supervision by the constructor of the original zero, i love hasegawa for this gem)
trumpeter 1/35 type 89
hasegawa 1/350 yukikaze
hasegawa 1/350 jappo arsehole bug Myoko
Zvezda 1/350 Varyarg. was sunk by the japs at Tsushima, raised and flew the rising sun as I.J.N. Sōya.
1/72 airfix zero
1/72 hasegawa Tracker
1/72 tamiya Seiran
what to build as contribution for the group build /smg/?

>>11698529
>>11698150
I've almost finished this Chi-Ha so sadly cant contribute it to the group build inside the group build

>>11699427
Bro, you're not gonna believe what Pesci Volanti means in english.

>>11699580
So, clean the desk now?

>>11699755
I like the color saturation, but I don't think mayo comes in that shade of yellow

>>11699755
>hasegawa 1/32 zero (the one kit which was made in supervision by the constructor of the original zero, i love hasegawa for this gem)
the company or an actual person?

>>11699755
We have yet to have someone claim a ship, but the choice is yours.

Should I do a collage once the group build is finished and make it the OP picture of the first thread after this concludes?

>>11699921
I posted that I bought the 1/350 Soya last thead so I'll attempt that in the time frame.

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And finished. Fujimi 1/24 1995 Daihatsu Move CX
I think it's glossy, but I'm not sure how accurately that comes through in the picture.
>>11698889
Thanks

>>11700024
Good with, but why do the side windows look frosted?

>>11700052
>with
Work

>>11700052
It's just the picture. Irl they are clear

how do you guys take good pictures of your models? I feel like my picks kinda suck.

>>11700082
That's a huge rabbithole. You get a used mirrorless camera, the kit lens is usually good enough, tripod, set white balance and exposure, aperture priority...

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I feel that this semovente kit is cursing me with dementia
I swear to God I had thinned the yellow paint to the perfect point where it is sprayed out without sputtering or being too watered down
Better finish the ha-go before I get institutionosed

>>11697872
>>11698015
how does one submit stuff to the group build thing? I've never done one before.

Step 1 (won) get a kit that is on topic
Step B build said kit
Optional step: post images

>>11700110
I like to figure out and guess how some things are done before looking up techniques online.
For the vehicle on the right I guess you did the green and brown parts first, with a clear edge between them, and then sprayed the yellow buffer zone between them.
I suppose you did it with an airbrush, of course. But since I only every airbrushed once in my life I don't know how thin lines airbrush can do, referring to the yellow parts. Does the airbrush have a special tip for fine brushes, or do you just hold it close? Do you have to change pressure or consistency for smaller areas?