Dirk's Nakajima B5N2 - 'Kate'

[bromo]

What make/type of paint did you use?

[Dirkpitt289]

Model Masters Enamals

[Dirkpitt289]

I'm not opposed to trying new things but as of right now I don't have Clear Acetate but do have the Krystal Klear which worked great on my B-17's missing windows

[Molly-new]

I have heard of Krystal Klear but never seen it used. Any chance of a "masterclass" when you do your windows?

[malepo]

that's coming a long good. Looks like an impressive bird

[Dirkpitt289]

I have heard of Krystal Klear but never seen it used. Any chance of a "masterclass" when you do your windows?

Be glad to

[Dirkpitt289]

I had all intentions of applying the bottom cote of paint to my Kate last night but Monday Night football got in the way. GO PATS!!!!!

Anyway now it will hopefully happen tonight.

[Dirkpitt289]

The underside got the first cote of color last night.

[splash]

The football you watch is that real Football like we have over here or that funny game they have in America?

The Kate is looking good.

Regards
Splash

[Dirkpitt289]

I'm talking American Football, in a nutshell...

American Football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by hitting his recievers with deadly accuracy in spite of the blitz, even if he has to use the shotgun. With short bullet passes and long bombs, he marches his troops into enemy territory, balancing this aerial assault with a sustained ground attack that punches holes in the forward wall of the enemy's defensive line.

Yes, good ole America Football.

[Dirkpitt289]

That colour looks much like the GS IJN Grey, which is much greyer (less green) than Tamiya's. It looks like the coat is nice and even, though.

The color I used was Model Masters IMP Japan Navy Sky Gray

[Dirkpitt289]

I was really hoping to have the green top color on by now but with the Thanksgiving holiday and the prep-work that didn't happen. Hopefully tonight I'll get it on. Either way I believe this will be done by the Dec 7th deadline.

[Dirkpitt289]

Yeah, I'm not to worried at this time but things can change in a moments notice.

[Dirkpitt289]

Well the hassle and bustle of the Thanksgiving weekend and the girlfriends birthday have subsided so I was able to do a little work on the Kate.

Masking off the tail for the red paint.





I was planning on and probably should have sprayed a cote of white first but alas I admit I was to freakin lazy



After a few days to let the paint fully cure I'll reverse the mask and get ready to do the green top color.

[Dirkpitt289]

I was really worryed at first as it was looking rather purple-ish, but after a second cote and viewing it in the morning light I'm OK with it. I think....