But I agree with that Carlos - It's got to be in the top iconic WWII fighters.
Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
Lol! Unlike Tom I HAVE built a Zero... but I've yet to build a 109...
But I agree with that Carlos - It's got to be in the top iconic WWII fighters.
But I agree with that Carlos - It's got to be in the top iconic WWII fighters.
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
LOL....
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
I finally have some progress worth posting on this one.
I started with a silver base color for the Aotake that will go in the non crew areas
While that was drying overnight, I started cutting out the fuselage side windows that Nichimo had molded as solid recessed areas
The next day I added a coat of green Aotake over the silver base in the areas of the fuselage that will be visible, and in the wheel wells. I used Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit Green with a bit of XF-5 Flat Green for the “Bamboo Green” of the cockpit. As well as Rubber Black as a base color on the radio equipment, Tamiya Lacquer Flat Aluminum as a base color on the engine
Now I can start all the detail painting in the cockpit. I am still deciding what to do regarding the seat, as the pilot and bombardier/observer seats are pretty weak. The gunners seat is usable with a little work…
I started with a silver base color for the Aotake that will go in the non crew areas
While that was drying overnight, I started cutting out the fuselage side windows that Nichimo had molded as solid recessed areas
The next day I added a coat of green Aotake over the silver base in the areas of the fuselage that will be visible, and in the wheel wells. I used Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit Green with a bit of XF-5 Flat Green for the “Bamboo Green” of the cockpit. As well as Rubber Black as a base color on the radio equipment, Tamiya Lacquer Flat Aluminum as a base color on the engine
Now I can start all the detail painting in the cockpit. I am still deciding what to do regarding the seat, as the pilot and bombardier/observer seats are pretty weak. The gunners seat is usable with a little work…
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
Interesting insight to see your choice of Aotake Green. I’ve always thought most were Aotake blue.
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“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
I was doing some research and it seems that Japanese aircraft companies used both green and blue shades of Aotake… even on the same airframe. I just went with green for this one.BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 3:43 pm Interesting insight to see your choice of Aotake Green. I’ve always thought most were Aotake blue.
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
Looking very good. Interior colors a re interesting.
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
That's off to a great start, Carlos! 
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Re: Nichimo 1/48 B5N2 Kate
Lyle and Gary, thank you! 
Now to get the interior properly painted up… 
Now to get the interior properly painted up… "Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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