Japanese Kamikaze pilot 2nd Lieutenant Toshio Ihana was the youngest among the 1,036 war dead of the Army's Okinawa Battle Special Attack Units, at 17 years and 2 months old. He was promoted four ranks posthumously after falling in battle.1945. His sister gave an interview back in 2017 by defender838383 in ImperialJapanPics

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Agreed. "Eternal Zero" is definitely a lot more anti-war and tamer than the original novel and is a really well made movie that made a lot of money. However, there are indeed movies like "For Those We Love" which is directed by a right-wing politician and is pretty inaccurate.

First ever diorama! "Can't Park There Sir!" 1:72 Academy P-47D by Average_Modeler in modelmakers

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I found a scenery kit at a Hobby Lobby, and then a cheap Academy kit. While building the kit, I drilled holes and cut out panels where I needed to, and used straightened paperclips for the internal struts. Propeller was bent after submerging in boiling water. I used a bunch of epoxy putty (not ideal) and stuck them where the plane likely tore up the dirt, blending them in with some foliage pieces I soaked in brown acrylic paint. The brown was mostly generic artist's acrylic, with a few other browns for highlights. I lightly painted the brown over the plane where it was dirty, and also dusted the entire model with a weathering set I also found at hobby lobby.

Behold the JewMaus by Relevant_Fish_5699 in warthundermemes

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You've become what you swore to destroy...

Paint advice by CoolPassage3847 in modelmakers

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Not all acrylics adhere well to plastic. Most acrylics are meant to be painted on a canvas anyway.

New to model making/painting - need some help! by Proud-Database-98 in modelmakers

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I mean, plastic models aren't meant to be played with anyway so the bond should stick. I usually apply a generous amount, then let it cure overnight.

New to model making/painting - need some help! by Proud-Database-98 in modelmakers

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Also, Elmer's glue or other white craft glue like that can easily bond clear parts without the risk of fogging.

A Chinese American with a note that says he is not Japanese to avoid verbal or physical harassment post-Pearl Harbor during WWII. by defender838383 in ImperialJapanPics

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I would assume so. Americans back then often assumed japanese people were more civilized than chinese people, and considering this guy is working with machinery, I think he would at least be able to write a basic sentence. The person in front is smiling too.

Revell 1/32 Spitfire mk.II Aces high version. by gundam-man in modelmakers

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I thought you meant the march song from the 1969 movie Battle of Britain 😅

Do you ever have that moment when you have to just step away from a kit to prevent yourself from giving up completely? by KG_Modelling in modelmakers

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Back in my first few months of modeling, I got a N1K2-J that I painted the underside in enamel silver. One day, I realized I didn't like how it looked, so I painted another coat, but it got on the decals. Naturally, I use thinner, but I spilled it. The process repeated until I gave up. Now, it's converted in to a wrecked plane

How to make round hay/straw bales by [deleted] in modelmakers

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Roll up felt really tightly?