Pearl Harbour Raid - B5N2 'Kate'

[Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen]

Hello fellow BM's. I thought I'd share another one of my recent builds with you if I may... here I present one IJN B5N2 'Kate' depicted ready for the attack on Pearl Harbour:

 

This is Airfix's excellent and highly detailed kit which allows you to pose the aircraft in a variety of setups. I thought I'd show mine on the deck of Zuikaku loaded but wings folded and canopy closed ready for the second wave to take off and hit the US Pacific Fleet. I didn't have many problems building this one, the fit was good, the canopy nice and clear and paint scheme simple. I made some guesses on the colour of the aotake but decided to show it as a deep metallic blue as Tamiya suggest from their paint range. Weathering is minimal as I understand the airplanes were well maintained at this stage of the war, particularly before they saw much action. Decals were cut right to the detail to avoid silvering and I had to apply quite a bit of Microsol and set to get them to behave. Some minor riveting applied to the wings to make them a little more interesting. Hope you enjoy and feedback as ever welcomed.

JB

 

Edited November 6, 2017 by Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen

[IanC]

That's really nice. I like the oil streaks underneath.

 

And that's a bomb and a half, isn't it?!

[Niknak]

Very nice, 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Very nice Kate 👍

[Dazey]

I like that a lot. Great work on the weathering and decals.

 

I will have to get myself an Airfix Kate, probably the B5N1.

 

Regards,

David

[Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen]

20 hours ago, IanC said:

That's really nice. I like the oil streaks underneath.

 

And that's a bomb and a half, isn't it?!

I do enjoy getting the oil paint out and making them look used

800kg bomb so yes it's a monster! This is reportedly what the very plane carried.

20 hours ago, Niknak said:

Very nice, 

Cheers!

19 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Very nice Kate 👍

Why sir, you are too kind.

6 hours ago, Dazey said:

I like that a lot. Great work on the weathering and decals.

 

I will have to get myself an Airfix Kate, probably the B5N1.

 

Regards,

David

Thanks David, you won't be disappointed, they're great kits.

[Maxidad]

A neat build - and nice weathering technique.

[Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen]

On 11/11/2017 at 6:34 PM, Maxidad said:

A neat build - and nice weathering technique.

Thanks! Glad you like.

[Mark4700]

Now that looks good, you’ve done a fantastic job.

 

I’ll definately be getting myself one of those. 

[Victory-is-in-the-Kitchen]

On 17/11/2017 at 4:07 PM, Mark4700 said:

Now that looks good, you’ve done a fantastic job.

 

I’ll definately be getting myself one of those. 

Cheers Mark, you won’t be disappointed.

[McYellowbelly]

Lovely work.

Now a trip to TK Maxx to see if theres any left!