planecrazee Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hi folks, I've finally managed to get round to completing the Airfix 1/72 B5N2 Kate which I originally entered for the Carriers Ahoy GB but alas as is so often the case was unable to finish. The kit has been an absolute pleasure to build with excellent detail throughout and went together with the minimum of fuss and only a tiny bit of filler here and there. I used some new paints for me - a set of Japanese specific paints from AK Interactive and whilst I think the colours are excellent - I found the paint itself to be a bit lacking - almost too runny and too sticky in equal measure. Never mind - I persevered and I managed to use them ok. Built OOB with the addition of a montex mask set and I used some eduard seatbelts for the cockpit. The title of this thread relates to the fact that I've never built a Japanese aircraft until now so I hope I've done the type justice. I've gone a bit photo heavy I'm afraid as you'll see below. Please let me know what you think. 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Lovely finish, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Vinnie said: Lovely finish, well done. Thanks Vinnie - much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Very nice Kate, it looks quite a big bird with the wing span even for 1/72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I think you have done the plane justice. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 3 hours ago, colin said: Very nice Kate, it looks quite a big bird with the wing span even for 1/72 scale Thanks Colin. Yes it does seem fairly big and it has a really wide undercarriage which I suppose you would want in a carrier aircraft 1 hour ago, Greg Law said: I think you have done the plane justice. Well done. Thanks Greg - pleased you think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Finally someone who used recent research of how the underside color should appear (even if it is a stock paint as I just read) It wasn't light grey nor green grey but amber grey, kudos, very well done in total too !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, occa said: Finally someone who used the recent research of how the underside color should appear It wasn't light grey nor green grey but amber grey, kudos !! Hey occa - thanks for your feedback. As I said I bought a set of paint to try and ensure the colours were more accurate so I'm glad this has paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 That's nicely done 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I like your paintjob. Can those AK paints be thinned with water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 A contest winner that's for certain!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 12 hours ago, Sturmovik said: I like your paintjob. Can those AK paints be thinned with water? Hi Sturmovik I think they can be thinned with water but they recommend using their own thinners which probably accounts for the stickiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Shalako said: A contest winner that's for certain!!! Thanks Shalako - you're far too kind. Don't think I'll be winning any contests any time soon - not against some of the cracking modellers on BM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Beautiful Kate. Love the neat finish and the not overdone chipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 39 minutes ago, BerndM said: Beautiful Kate. Love the neat finish and the not overdone chipping. Thanks for your kind comments BerndM - I do like to see examples of over weathered Japanese aircraft but I think it's a skill in itself which is why I decided not to overdo it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I think it just looks right on your Kate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Very nice Kate there, I like how you`ve weathered the markings too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, russ c said: Very nice Kate there, I like how you`ve weathered the markings too Thanks Russ. It's one of those things that's often overlooked to weather the markings but it helps to make decals look more painted on rather than look like stickers I always think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 A really good looking build. Props not bare metal/silver? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Very smart indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 9:59 PM, glatisant said: A really good looking build. Props not bare metal/silver? Many thanks. I just followed the airfix instructions - this aircraft scheme had the chocolate brown prop whereas the other scheme had bare metal props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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