discussion Papa695s Airfix 1/72 B5N2 Kate

[papa 695]

This will be my second build for this GB.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Blimey you're quick off the mark..
...and with TWO straight off the bat!!
Impressive stuff there Ian

 

[papa 695]

Blimey you're quick off the mark..
...and with TWO straight off the bat!!
Impressive stuff there Ian :smiling3:

Thanks Andy, but I can’t start until next Saturday.

 

[adt70hk]

Just thinking that I have another two in the stash but three might be a bit ambitious!

 

[Ernie]

That looks like a very nice kit, and nice selection of optional bomb loads as well.

 

[Airborne01]

I've never built a Japanese (or Italian) aircraft but they certainly look interesting!
Steve

 

[Geoffers]

It seems to be a very nice kit, I’m looking forward to seeing your version in “proper” markings :smiling4:

Geoff.

 

[papa 695]

It seems to be a very nice kit, I’m looking forward to seeing your version in “proper” markings :smiling4:

Geoff.

Cheers Geoff,I’m thinking of doing it wings folded, on a deck base.

 

[papa 695]

Also made a start on this one, again got the cockpit built up, also cut the wings off, and fitted the folding mechanism. This is also ready for some primer and paint.
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[Neil Merryweather]

I've just been watching 'Tora Tora Tora' so I recognise that cockpit!
If you haven't seen it- skip the first hour LOL, but I have to say the scenes of the actual battle are superbly done, But it made me very sad to see the Catalinas blown up-even if they were wrecks at the time. Nowadays they would have been brought back to airworthiness

 

[papa 695]

I’ve also painted the cockpit for this one, and also made some belts.
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[The Smythe Meister]

Blimey!! That's coming along great Ian.. leaving my progress for dead!!:flushed:

 

[Geoffers]

Nice work Ian, looking good :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[Ian M]

Oh a three seater.
Nice work on the cockpit(s?)

 

[Mickc1440]

Great progress Ian

 

[papa 695]

Great progress Ian

Thanks Mick.
Ok got this all buttoned up now.
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The fit is very nice, just a small gap underneath.

 

[Tim Marlow]

That’s flying along Ian. Looks to be a very good kit that you are having fun with. Wingfold looks excellent.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Impressive stuff with the chopping of wings and insertion of foldy bits, very interesting to follow Ian :thumb2:

 

[yak face]

Brilliant stuff Ian , another kit im going to have to look out for. Cockpit looks great and the folded wings are going to give added interest. Cheers tony

 

[papa 695]

Brilliant stuff Ian , another kit im going to have to look out for. Cockpit looks great and the folded wings are going to give added interest. Cheers tony

Thanks Tony, it’s a nice little kit, going together very nicely.
Well it’s all primed and ready for painting. But I’m not sure should I paint it pristine or chipped.
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