Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu type 11 'Rex' 1/48 Tamiya

[Guest]

Roman ,Ole thank you!

Connor applied the salt and away we went,the effect is a little more aggressive than usual but we're rolling with it. I'm geussing it was due to me not using Kosher salt this time. The sea salt crystals are much finer.

[Guest]

beginnings of some nice weathering there(sand storm maybe)or sea spary that has gotten under the paint(fesable)does happen

mobear

[mossiepilot]

Cracking looking build Trey, nice and scruffy, well done to you and your son.

Tony.

[Guest]

Ole ,thanks. Yes I 'm using some artistic license of course but all indications were most late war Japanese aircraft usually were'nt primered. Might not be true of float planes but I'm unable to verify it either way, so considering the harsh environment and sea water prop spray it seems a likely outcome. Tony thank you !

I got the decals on,Connor picked the no.103'Ohtsu' Kokutai. version ,they went down good after a healthy dose of micro sol.

[Guest]

That's a very worn looking plane! Well done Trey for doing something different!

Cheers

Patrick

[michaelm]

Well done with weathering...love it, this aircraft has seen some serious action, I've got to get some Japanese stuff done, nice plane!

[Guest]

big hi five to your laddie and you thats an amzingly worn plane

mobear

[Vaughan]

Looking good Trey fantastic weathering.

Vaughan

[Guest]

wooow.... great... just great looking japanese

Roman

[Guest]

Connor did the wash last night

I then finished with some weathering layers and dullcoat. I first sprayed a thin layer of dullcoat down so the pastels would have a better surface to 'bite' into. Then after brush and 'Q' tip pastel application it got a final spray of dullcoat. Connor says he is happy with it and I'm pleased as well despite a few blems. Thanks for all the great positive comments enjoy the pics!Cheers Trey

[Vaughan]

A great finish Trey. Looks like you've got a great little helper there.

Vaughan

[Guest]

looking really great

Roman

[Guest]

Vaughan,Roman, thanks so much and Connor says thanks as well, we really appreciate the kind words fellas!

[Guest]

i love this plane,your bravery has paid off,its truly awesome

mobear

[Guest]

Well done Conner First one for your bedroom ceiling,When i was your age my Dad used me as his small bit dropped on the floor finder,was ok but 60's-70's carpet was very loud, your dad'll explane.

nice one

Martin