GTZIM Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 This B5N2 Kate is part of a 3 model kit that Hasegawa released a few years ago. The other two planes are an A6M2 Zero and an D3A1 Val. The 3 planes all took part in the initial attack on Pearl Harbor, and were launched off Imperial Japanese Carriers. To stay with the theme; I decided to build a 1:48 replica of the IJN carrier Hiryu. I chose to build a 1/4th section of the carrier as it should be ample room (24”x36”) to get some photographs of all 3 planes together once they're all finished. This was the first time I utilized photoshops function to replace the background in favor of some real images and really enjoy how the photos turned out. I also just started using a 105mm macro lens. Overall, I am satisfied with the kit and am excited to start the next two planes. 32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Great looking build and pics! I look forward to your next. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Lovely model! And a very well planned concept - eager to see all three of them aboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 beautiful model!! one of the best of this plane I've sees for long !! and what a great set of pics !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTZIM Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTZIM Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Rod bettencourt said: Great looking build and pics! I look forward to your next. Rod Thanks Rob! 7 hours ago, Toryu said: Lovely model! And a very well planned concept - eager to see all three of them aboard. Thanks Toryu! I’m eager as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTZIM Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 7 hours ago, François Escudé said: beautiful model!! one of the best of this plane I've sees for long !! and what a great set of pics !! Thank you! That means a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTZIM Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) A few shots with white backdrop, a picture of the underside, and a picture of the carrier flight deck I built for those interested - Edited November 14, 2023 by GTZIM 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 Great painting skills, the motle is superb. Nice to see something a bit unusual, and built so well. The underside wing markings and colours really add interest to the finished model. Well done. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Klaatu Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Beautiful build, love the paint! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Great build and a very clever way to pose it. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 The Val is done very nicely. The carrier project spanning 2 ft x 3 ft is really ambitious and am looking forward to seeing it completed. Bring on the next installment. Thanks for sharing this build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Excellent build and well presented. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTZIM Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 On 11/14/2023 at 5:12 PM, Pete in a shed said: Great painting skills, the motle is superb. Nice to see something a bit unusual, and built so well. The underside wing markings and colours really add interest to the finished model. Well done. Pete Thank you! On 11/15/2023 at 3:23 PM, georgeusa said: The Val is done very nicely. The carrier project spanning 2 ft x 3 ft is really ambitious and am looking forward to seeing it completed. Bring on the next installment. Thanks for sharing this build. Thank you! I started the second plane last night, and am excited to get all 3 completed. On 11/15/2023 at 2:22 PM, Dave Klaatu said: Beautiful build, love the paint! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTZIM Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 2:24 PM, spitfire said: Great build and a very clever way to pose it. Cheers Dennis Thank you! 17 hours ago, BerndM said: Excellent build and well presented. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Fantastic work and splendid images. Congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Good job on painting the camo. The result looks excellent and realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Really nice finish on the camouflage and interesting how the the fish is carried off- centre. The carrier deck looks good too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Superb artistic skills my friend. It looks like it’s ready to start up and take off on a mission. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 That's outstanding work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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