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Nakajima Type 95 carrier fighter - completed photos

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  • Member since
    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Thursday, December 31, 2015 1:28 AM

Thank you MikeG, Toshi, Patrick, and MikeB.

Being a resin kit, there were flaws - only guessing, but I probably recieved one of the final castings before the molds were thrown out and new ones made for the next batch.  A lot of the surface area was rough and pock marked, so there was a lot of filling and sanding sessions.  The depth of engraved detail was also uneven, and this is one area I need improvement.  Rescribing lines, I often went past the mark or ended crooked.   These though, are all part of the modelling process.   Biggest flaw on my part was a bad batch of Alclad gloss black.  This stuff was still tacky after three months!

Anyone wanting to build a similar bird, I'd suggest Fine Molds plastic injected model of the Nakajima A2N1-2 Type 90. 

regards,

Jack

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    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:01 PM

Those are both gorgeous, Jack. Perfect, in fact. I do not see a single flaw and that's rare. I'm sure you can see your mistakes (if there are any) but they are both just beautifully finished. You should post these in the reader gallery.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    March 2013
Posted by patrick206 on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 11:50 AM

Jack - Now that is exceptional, both of those little buggers are just first rate work. The flying and landing wire rigging is totally representative of the 1:1 appearance, everything about the bi-plane model is so nice to see.

You nailed it. Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:58 AM

Beautiful build!

Toshi

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Posted by The Migrant on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:48 AM

That is downright gorgous, Jack. I want one.

Mike G

Western Canada

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    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:47 AM

Thank you Stik, lawdog114, GAF, Newtothis, Cdn Colin, Jay Jay, Don, Brandon, and Eric.

For sure, when they are this small, they can't help but look cute.

regards,

Jack

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Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:43 AM
Sweet mercy!
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    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:13 AM

Gorgeous build Jack! Absolutely love the finish!!

Eric

 

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    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 9:13 AM

Beautifully done !!

BK

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    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 8:47 AM

Very nice!  I suppose it is not that great to call an airplane cute, but that is the word that comes to mind.  So I won't say it, but can't help thinking it :-)

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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    August 2013
Posted by Jay Jay on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 8:34 AM

Yes Beautifully done and realistic work there Jack...Beer

 

 

 

 

 

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    January 2012
  • From: Barrie, Ontario
Posted by Cdn Colin on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 8:34 AM

The first 2 pictures make it look 1:1!  Great build and great photography!

I build 1/48 scale WW2 fighters.

Have fun.

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    November 2011
Posted by Newtothis on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 7:58 AM

Bloody nice work.  They must be tiny!  Nice looking planes too.

GAF
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    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 1:41 AM

I agree with Lawdog.  It's hard to believe they are 1/72nd.  Great work!

Gary

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    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 1:02 AM
Awesome Jack! I would never guess they were 1/72nd scale. Thanks for sharing.

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 11:59 PM

Another beautiful build Jack! 

 

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    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Nakajima Type 95 carrier fighter - completed photos
Posted by jgeratic on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 11:05 PM

This is Choroszy's resin 1/72 kit of the Nakajima A4N1.   Both the instructions and some online sources indicate these particular markings are for a Lt. Minoru Suzuki aboard the Carrier RYUJO, August 1937.  Others say wingman or PO1c Yukiharu Ozeki of the 12th Air Group in China.

 Also known as the Type 95 carrier fighter, these biplanes aboard RYUJO would have a brief but successful career on the front-line.  There were twelve A4N1 units (plus four spares) aboard while conducting operations against China during August and September 1937.  Online literature gives a total of 26, with one probable, enemy shot down at this period and no losses.  Leaving for home early in November, RYUJO replaced it's A4N1 with the Claude in February of the following year.

The A4N1 would continue to fly, as some were left in China to support land troops via tactical reconnaissance and close support with two 60 kg bombs, as well as base defense.  On home land they were utilized for training, and at war's end, some were also pressed into the kamikaze attack role.

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... and couple shots comparison with the Claude, it's successor:

regards,

Jack

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