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Have you ever had one of those projects on the bench that you thought would be a straight forward OOB build,then just turned to rats almost from the start.? This is my Hasegawa 1:48 Kawanishi "George" project. The actual construction posed no real problem,its the second generation release of the George ,great fit and good cockpit detail with nice engraved panel lines replacing the raised ones of the original issue. My problems started with the painting stage. Since my first ventures into WW2 Japanese aircraft the more recent and informed research into colours has turned most of my references on there head. Not helped by every paint manufacturer having their own ideas. (I think the Luftwaffe guys had/have the same problem) My original references gave IJN green topsides and light grey undersides..................apparently not anymore. Kawanishi green was different and nat.metal was the underside colour (or non colour) Nick Millmans blog (http://www.aviationofjapan.com)offers a wealth of information and even colour chips. This and the http://arawasi-wildeagles.blogspot.co.uk became my "go to"references. Trouble is I have so many questions regarding just this one aircraft type that Im in danger of having a restraining order issued for stalking. Using their info I managed to mix what to my eye (doesnt make it correct)was the correct colour. At least for the initial coat. First problem the top colour note the total shift under a coat of Kleer. Then getting the yellow ID leading edge the correct width. The George seems to have a quite narrow yellow leading edge. Problem ; getting it narrow,including the cannon ports and not having a very noticeable kink. More of that later. It always helps if you paint the cowling the "right road up" Half an hour of Fairy Powerspray and cling film took care of that Now to tackle my other problems.......so much for a quick build.
