TimHortman Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Here's the last of the most recent round of finished kits. This is the excellent Tamiya 1/48 M6A1 Seiran. The kit is finished in the "false" US Markings that the Japanese applied to the aircraft for thier attack on US forces. The war ended before the attacks could be carried out, and the aircraft were 'launched' into the sea. Model is pretty much OOB, with the exception of the tail being cut off, and the holes for the floats filled in. Launch cart is aftermarket (thanks Chris!) It's also my first attempt with Alclad II - (and I have to admit I am ready to do another project in NMF after trying it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Pruitt Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Nicely done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montgomery Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Looking good. I've used Alclad for a number of projects and have had problems on only one. (My bad...easily fixed with some sanding) and I love the stuff! A bit price challenged but one gets terrific results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Lovely model! Somehow the NMF and the markings make it seem less "Japanese"......go figure! Thanks for sharing! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHortman Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Thanks again guys! The "plan" in painting these in US markings was to get as close to the target as possible before it was realized that they were in fact enemy aircraft. It did, however, prove to be a very unpopular decision with the Japanese pilots, as they felt their attack would succeed even with the standard Japanese markings. It was a fun build, and I can certainly see myself doing another one down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bun E. Carlos Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Very Nice Tim!!!!!!!! I love the choice of schemes. You don't see it like that too much :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWise Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Now that is just plain cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHortman Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks Greg! Jack - you're right it is a bit of an oddity. But as most of the researchers 'agree' these days - this IS what they looked like as they were loaded for thier final/only mission. Too bad that we're not ever likely to find a photo of one to confirm. Our only chance to get some 'real' documentation is for someone to find them at the bottom of the Pacific... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonL Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Very cool. Which ALCLAD shade was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimHortman Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I had a little trouble picking which to use but ended up going with the "White Aluminum" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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