MPM 1/72 Mitsubishi J8M1

[Softscience]

Here are a few shots of my latest build, the first prototype version of the J8M1, Japan's license built version of the Me163. The kit is one of MPM's earlier, cruder offerings, but I think it builds up nicely. Its a great kit for somebody just getting into short-run models. I documented my build closely and will see if I can get it published as an article in SAM or FSM or something. But for now, a few beauty shots.

[Migrant]

I like it Ralph, nice and clean.

[Gregers]

Neat. I like the look of this one.

All the best.

Greg

[jssel]

Beautimous Ralph.

[Lyell72planes]

Interesting model. Japan had many prototype aircraft during WW2 but do
not see many models of them. The Rita heavy bomber is a example. Lyell...

[Softscience]

Thanks guys. I appreciate that.

Lyell, I think I saw a kit of the Rita somewhere some-when. Maybe it was an older Hasegawa or LS?

[JohnRatzenberger]

Ralph, looks pretty good, but since you're going to submit it I'd look at what might just be photo artifacts:
-- slight gap/hole at right front of canopy join to fuselage ?
-- slight gap/hole about middle of right leading edge, just where panel line comes over ?
-- something brown(?) on left rear fuselage below the Hinomaru on tail ?
-- is silver on right-side bottom of rudder meant to be wear or is it overspray/brush from below ?

That's always been a nifty aircraft and scheme and you've done it very well.

[Softscience]

Good call John. The gaps under the canopy and wing should be easy enough to fix. The silver bits around the engine will probably get a second coat, as the dirty overspray which was supposed to look like kicked up mud looks just like dirty overspray instead

As for the brown under the tail; there is a small stencil decal right there.

[Dirkpitt289]

Nice work on a sharp looking aircraft.

[Mary64]

Hi,

Lovely model, well done

Mary

[Old_Tonto]

Very sharp looking model. Love the colour.

[Titan]

Smartly done Ralph.

Regards
Mark