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Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2025 9:09 am
by Gary Brantley
Man, this is looking great, Remco!
That is a good looking aircraft!
Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2025 12:13 pm
by Stikpusher
Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2025 10:01 am
by BorgR3mc0
The small parts are all on. Next up was the wash; I’m a bit old-school and use oils—a mix of brown and black. It always looks absolutely terrible halfway through the process. I then used tissues and cotton swabs to wipe away the excess. The panel lines aren't very deep, so I had to be careful. I'm really pleased with the result.
The next step is applying a flat coat and then painting the final details. Almost there!

Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2025 11:40 am
by speedgraflex
Borg/Remco! Happy Holidays!!!! You certainly have brought the subject to life and given the paint added depth! Bravo!
Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 7:25 am
by BorgR3mc0
Thanks for your kind remarks.
I highlighted a few panels with thinned white and added a bit more wash on selected panellines. The contrast is a bit high now but will be toned down by the flat coat.

Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 8:14 am
by LyleW
This is looking great!
Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 6:28 pm
by speedgraflex
On some of these bombers, I see a bluish or grayish paint applied to what I assume is the electronics/detection package blister on the lower fuselage.
Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2025 11:39 pm
by Stikpusher
Looks like a probable radar dome. On Soviet made aircraft, those are usually made from either a gray or green fiberglass type material. I don’t know much about Chinese made versions of the types.
Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:25 am
by BorgR3mc0
Yes, I do think that is a radar. And the green colour is common on soviet aircraft as a cover for electronic systems.
However, for the Chinese camouflaged examples of this aircraft I see them with this dome painted over. A bit of a pity because the green would have made a nice contrast with al this white.
Anyway, it is finished now and can be found here:
viewtopic.php?t=7857
Re: Trumpeter 1/72 Harbin H-5
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2025 1:10 am
by speedgraflex
Bravo, Remco of the Borg! I will now go to the relevant forum area to submit praise! Cheers mate