1/48 Hasegawa Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai(George)

[stona]

Showing my ignorance of Japanese things here! Were the flight controls fabric covered? That might explain the different treatment.

Late war German aircraft often had painted,metal,ailerons etc even when the rest of the underside was left unpainted (as per official directives) because they came from sub-contractors who still had paint stocks and were still painting their components.

Anyway,you've got a great NMF there,seems a shame to paint over it.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Thanks Ian. Steve you're correct they're fabric as were most Japanese aircraft. The nmf will stay on the bottom,geuss its like detailing a office that wo'nt be seen when the build is complete,but we know its there

[Guest]

I did the salt method again,little more suttle this time compared to the Zeke. Here it is start to finish

[Dave W]

The salt chipping looks very good.I suppose the trick is not to over do it.This looks just right to me.

[stona]

Very well done! Say no more.

Cheers

Steve

[papa 695]

Yes looks like you have mastered the salt chipping Tray very well done and a cracking build so far

[Vaughan]

Very nice effect trey.

Vaughan

[Ian M]

Oh stop it! You are so tempting me to do a Jap bird, just so I can give it some with the salt. lol

Your doing a fantastic job. Keep it up!

Ian M

[Guest]

Thanks Fellas really appreciate the compliments,c'mon Ian get the ole salt shaker out and have a go!

I got the prop blurs in the post ,they are pretty easy to work with. I lopped off the props with the razor saw and then notched the hubs to accept the blurs. Then a little ca glue and some paint and its ready to mount up

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[papa 695]

Those prop blurs look realy good i may have to get me some and the builds coming along nicely

[Guest]

Looking very nice indeed, Trey! You're making fast progress. Can't wait to see it finished : )

[Guest]

I'm calling it finished,thanks for all the great support and comments. Wait is over heres some pics, enjoy!

and some outdoor shots

any and all comments critiques most welcome

[Vaughan]

Trey yet another outstanding build 5*. The propeller is vey realistic. Great photos.

Vaughan

[stona]

That's another absolutely top job Trey,very well done. I love the outdoor shots,no danger of the sky falling on it .

Not a criticism but I'm not sure whether I'm convinced by the prop blurs or not. I think its a matter of opinion,some love'em,others are a bit more equivocal.

Cheers

Steve

[mossiepilot]

Beautiful 5 star build Trey.

The salt technique is done really well.

Steve's right about the prop blur, I'm not sure too.

Thought though, is it because they are painted in a lighter shade, that they don't have the impact of others I've seen. I know this is the right colour for this type, but....

Keep inspiring us.

Tony