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1/72 Hasegawa N1K2-J Shidenkai (George)

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  • Member since
    May 2016
1/72 Hasegawa N1K2-J Shidenkai (George)
Posted by Goat Boat on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 6:03 AM

Hi all. I recently completed this Hasegawa N1K2-J in [the one true scale]. I also had a lightbox show up in the mail today, so common sense dictates I should probably post some photos. So here they are:

 

 

 

 

Please let me know what you think!

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 8:18 AM

Looks great!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Central Florida
Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 8:24 AM

Don Stauffer

Looks great!

 

Ditto

 GIFMaker.org_jy_Ayj_O

 

 

Too many models to build, not enough time in a lifetime!!

  • Member since
    February 2005
  • From: Cleveland, OH
Posted by RadMax8 on Monday, September 10, 2018 10:07 PM

Your weathering is top notch on this one. Thanks for sharing!

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 1:29 AM

Cool!  What is the story behind the Japanese prop color?  Was that some anti-oxidizing paint like zinc chromate?

Thanks,

John

GAF
  • Member since
    June 2012
  • From: Anniston, AL
Posted by GAF on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 2:04 AM

Goat Boat> That is a nice looking George!  Great colors.

keavdog

Cool!  What is the story behind the Japanese prop color?  Was that some anti-oxidizing paint like zinc chromate?

It is paint, though I'm not sure about its anti-oxidizing properties (as much as any paint I suspect).

http://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/Colors/Japanese_Aircraft_Colors_WWII.htm

Gary

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 11:20 AM

Great job!!! Love the staining on the underside! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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