Here is my 1/72 scale "Betty"
Every extra detail has been added by me (Because there aren't any detail set for this model )













Cheers Nick

I like your finish on the Betty there Nick ..Im sorry to say that I wish the pics werent so blurry..not trying to be critical..Im saying that in a selfish way though cause I really would like to see your finish better ..it looks really good to me
Iv got this kit in my stash with the Ohka slung under the fuselage ..another"one-of-these-days"model..

Thanks for your Comments

I'm 14 years old and I really appriciate it

I'll propably take new pictures (these are from cell phone)

Cheers Nick

No problems Nick..its good work and you deserve credit...model on my freind!(remember...the secret to an outstanding model is always in the finish...my sagely advice ..lol)

Nick,

I agree, very nice work. I hope to see more models from you in the near future.

Mark

Following suit here , very nice job on the finish Nick

What all extras did you add and how did you do the finish ? ( weathering etc , etc ...... )
The glass looks frosty was this meet to be finished in that fashion ?

14 , Wow you are off to a great start I'm really impressed with the quality of your talents .

I have a feeling you will be showing us old timers a few things ..................Thanks for sharing you work with us !!! Looking forward on see more come from your bench ..........

First of all THANKS for your comments

The glass I tried to be a little bit frosty

The japanese in ww2 didn't take much care of their equipment

The extras are: The antenna wire, the hole on the back MG,

and some detail on the cokpit

The weathering is heavy wash of raw umber applied on the whole surface

And then with a brush with white spirit clean the 50% of it

I didn't want to use pigments in that build

Except the Black smoke pigment in the exhausts

Cheers Nick

From what iv learned regarding the Japanese Naval and Army aircraft(they had their airforce split under these 2 categories)..there seems to be a bit of contention regarding their aircraft paint. At the beginning of the conflict the airframes were very well taken care of and the paint was of very high quality. As the war shifted in favor of the allies, paint supplies and quality control in factories,along with ingredient supplies became,shall we say,compromised. Airfield attacks and supply issues to the front due to Allied air superiority didnt help either..Some people have said the paint was ok,it was the primer that sucked...I dont know...I just think that Japanese aircraft are cool subjects because of the neat things you can do finish and weathering-wise........a really nice job youve done on this Betty!

Just wanted to say great job on your model, especially considering your age. It is nice to see that we have some younger modelers with us in the world. We need more to keep our hobby alive and vibrant. Again, great job there on the Betty. Russell

Thanks for the comments

@Mark Hamrik: I'll propably build a Sopwith Camel in this summer to hunt down your plane

THANK YOU

Cheers Nick

Nick,

Sounds like fun. Now where did I put my 1/32 scale ammo?

Mark

Got 'ya http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/6E03A802BF132CB053BBF9ED5FF170F8



Cheers Nick

I just wish I had the cash for that lovely LVG C.VI....sigh...

Yeah It's a bit expensive

Cheers Nick