Tienkou tribute build

[officercrabtree]

Hi all,

This was my dog Tienkou (japanese for heavenly dog), she passed away on Friday evening. So I'm making something to remember her even more, this airfix 1/72 Bf 109 kit will be painted in her satin finished black and rust (citadel dry ryza rust as a base), no decals, and no weathering.

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today was going to have been her 14th birthday.

[officercrabtree]

the kit.

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[officercrabtree]

here's where i'm up to now.

i'm really sorry about this and future pics folks. when i look at the picture on the preview screen everything's in focus...then on the computer it goes terrible...and i'm not spending 10 mins trying to get one perfect pic!

so, the interior has been painted (tamiya XF-63 german grey...handpainted. yes, you can paint tamiya acrylics perfectly by brush), it might not be accurate...but the camo won't be either. it's all about the love.

another update or 2 tomorrow folks...

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[Art17847]

Im so sorry for your loss....i know how painful it can be.....this is a wonderful way to honor her memory....hang in there

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

What a nice tribute. ..
So sorry for your loss... Ive been there a short time ago too.
Hang in the mate, and make this model shine

[Twokidsnosleep]

Condolences, feel for you bud
A pet is a family member and we are so close to them
You got 14 great years to spend with her, cherished memories and now a great tribute model

I have a young Berner and will be lucky to get half the lifespan with her..... and I have that in the back of my mind all the time

[vyper1]

I understand your loss and you will make a fitting tribute for her.

[officercrabtree]

thank you so much guys, it really means a lot.

here's todays update on my Tienkou tribute build...

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as you can see it's almost completely built, just needs the .....the...whateveryacall'ems... don't know the name at all.

then the canopy needs masking up and stuck on so painting can begin...the completed model will be in a case with a little plaque on the front, next to a framed picture of her. A friend suggested putting decals of her face on...if (a big if) my printer is of good enough quality i'll do it for sure...if not, it'll be the same basic painted kit,

more tomorrow.

[peppie]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Like the other guys said, your pet becomes part off the family.
Beautifull name by the way.

Great idea, this tribute build. Looking forward seeing it finished and painted. Sure it's going to look great.

[officercrabtree]

thanks peppie. its a week since she was buried now and she's still in my mind...

anyway, my little girl's '109 is now complete. I just need a new nozzle for my airbrush and i'm ready for paint!

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james.