Tamiya 1/48 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden

[arilo76]

Hi everyone .
This is my entry for the "M" build the Tamiya 1/48 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, it is a 1973 kit from Tamiya and funny enough it is my first Tamiya.
You can find a very nice review of the model from a forum member TonyCnyc

http://intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?t=11501

[Lysus]

I think someone just did one for the PTO GB, I really like the lines of it. I'm in.

[arilo76]

I think someone just did one for the PTO GB, I really like the lines of it. I'm in.

Yep you are right Skullfish has the same one, I will use his build as reference, he definitely did a really good job on his.

[arilo76]

OK I have been building this for some time it was for the M build Which I think is now finished.
Anyway here is the build





























































Decals and gloss is up and now some weathering using oils






Nearly there need Machine guns and the Rig antenna

[arilo76]

And here is the final product
























Hope you Enjoyed

[Skullfish]

Great job mate, I just love the Look of the Raiden. I thoroughly enjoyed this kit , the odd bit of sanding and filling but a good kit non the less.
Thanks for you kind words on my build also.
Jase.

[arilo76]

Great job mate, I just love the Look of the Raiden. I thoroughly enjoyed this kit , the odd bit of sanding and filling but a good kit non the less.
Thanks for you kind words on my build also.
Jase.

Hi Skullfish, thanks, I really appreciate the comment and i am glad you like it, I agree on the filling and sanding, Also i had issues joining the upper part and the lower part of the wings. apart that it is a nice kit.

[Lysus]

Great finish, man. One of my favorite planes from that era and you've gotten it just right.

[arilo76]

Great finish, man. One of my favorite planes from that era and you've gotten it just right.

Thanks Lysus, you are very kind i think i could have done a bit better in few parts but I am happy enough with it.