Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden "George" by Javlin - Hasegawa - 1/32 - PLASTIC

[Javlin]

I started this evening one of my favorites of the Japanese Army much their version of the P-47 in my book just has that bulky look about it.I painted the interior colors Tamiya Interior Japanese Green 71 very close to MrHobby 23 letting that part dry overnight but I could not stop there.The fuselage builds like a ship model with three bridges that really align and stabilize the fuse.I also went ahead and started the tail,tailplane and the landing flaps the model just builds like many little sub-assemblies!I rather like!I will probably have the copit finished tomorrow.

Edited January 30 by ccoyle
corrected log title

[ccoyle]

I have the card version from Halinski -- a great print with very realistic chipping. It's depicted in the exact same livery as this kit's box art. The Shiden-Kai was a very capable and menacing-looking aircraft.

[Javlin]

Chris if not to much hassle post some pics interested in the chipping these planes were not a Zero with tons of it those card guys are usually quite realistic.I plan to paint the whole plane black,silver then the green and chip from there.

[Canute]

Jav, interesting method for building up the fuselage. And yes these were very chipped a/c. This will be a cool build. 👍

[yvesvidal]

Interesting aircraft. You are correct, it looks like a Japanese Thunderbolt (P-47 D).

 

Yves

[ccoyle]

11 hours ago, Javlin said:

Chris if not to much hassle post some pics interested in the chipping

 

Sure, here's a couple:

 

 

[Javlin]

 

On 1/30/2025 at 8:07 AM, ccoyle said:

Sure, here's a couple:

I have noticed Chris on this plane the wear/flaking is not your regular Japanese aircraft it seems to originate at the seam(s) itself of spar joints 🤨

[ccoyle]

30 minutes ago, Javlin said:

 

I have noticed Chris on this plane the wear/flaking is not your regular Japanese aircraft it seems to originate at the seam(s) itself of spar joints 🤨

 

Not being an expert on WW2 Japanese paint flaking myself, I must place my trust in the researching skills and technical abilities of the kit's graphic artist. Regardless of whether the print accurately reflects the wear and tear of the original, it will look cool when built! 😉

[Javlin]

The few pictures I have seen on the net it's not so heavily flake like the rest I'll keep studying got plenty of time.

[Javlin]

I have gotten a the copit just about finished only thing left now is the bottles behind the seat.The two yellow handles on top of the main control are PE from a 1/48 kit with white glue then painted.The AC on display here in the US shows two red and three yellows bent inward.I have AM seatbelts in the stash/wall just need to locate.

Edited February 6 by Javlin

[Javlin]

This has been moving slower than expected on my part being the kit fits so well together.The belts from RB were lets say a bit of a challenge or maybe I been spoiled by Quintas?I spent three nights doing these belts one night just walking away....The pics I wish I would of looked at one last time before assembly being a little fuzzy.The wing is glued,canopies masked and working the LG's now.I am hoping things start moving a little bit quicker.

Edited Monday at 01:32 AM by Javlin