Nakajima B5N2 Kate China 1940/1941

Rick Corts
A little project to escape the 1/700 PE when i'm bored with it.

Rick Corts
started with the engine and cockpit. There is a lot of flash that has to be cleaned on this kit. Not something I'm used to with Hasegawa.

Daniel Klink
Count me in Rick 👍

Rick Corts
Take a seat Daniel!

Been working on the cockpit. No decals for the instruments so had to paint by hand.

Rick Corts
Forgot to take a picture of the cockpit when finished, so here it is already in the fusulage.

Also, the masks were for a kate in lager scale (i guess 1/48 scale), though I swear it was advertised as 1/72. Bummer...
Trying to mask it myself now

Daniel Klink
Keep up the good work Rick 👍
The masking will be a challenge for this canopy but i am sure you will manage this.
The cockpit looks Good 👍

Rick Corts
@Daniel, the masking is indeed challenging! But I try my best.

Wings and engine are added now. Begins to look like a plane!

Rick Corts
Hi everyone,

I've been really busy with projects for school and getting an internship for the following schoolyear so the hobby fell short this time. I've finally found some time to start painting the Kate.

Rick Corts
She is finally finished. Not my greatest build but it still looks OK to me.

As a will depart for Japan soon this will be my last project for the coming six months. I'll start new ones (finish existing ones) after that!

Daniel Klink
Hi Rick, i like your Kate and it looks very good . WIsh you a great time in Japan, and i iam sure you will have it..
Fascinating Country and enjoy the trip
Best regards Daniel

Rick Corts
Thank you Daniel! I'm sure it's going to be a great time as well!