I got to finish my 1/48 Hasegawa B6N2 “Jill” today. I used the very nice Eduard photoetch detail set on this build. The kit’s canopy is molded shut, so I used a Squadron vac. Even after a few dips in Future, I’m a little disappointed in its lack of clarity. I also added wiring to the cockpit and engine. It’s painted with discontinued Aeromaster Warbird Acrylics. The colors are Nakajima Navy Green, Nakajima Navy Gray, Cowl Blue Black, and Propeller Red Brown Primer. I mixed Model Master enamels to get the Nakajima Cockpit Color. The Aotake Blue anti-corrosive is Gunze Clear Blue, mixed with Future, and sprayed over Alcad Chrome. The landing gear are Alcad White Aluminum, and the torpedo is Alcad Aluminum.
My photo sources don’t show an aerial, and the way the wing folds, it would be in the way. Until I find a pic showing a wire, mine won’t have one.
And I get to use one of my new backdrops !
Hope you like her as much as I do ! It’s a GREAT kit !
Thank you crockett, nicodemus, reggie, Jason, Rick, ShModeler, Model Grandpa, and tigerman !
reggie - that is indeed the antenna mast. This was designed as a carrier aircraft, so the mast’s angle probably has something to do with the folding wings and the carrier’s elevator size. In the wartime pics I’ve found, you can’t see an antenna wire against the sky. Wish I knew for sure.
Rick - the Eduard PE set is really worth the $, if just for those gunsights ! The outer wing panels are a bad fit if you install the interior detail at the wingfold (guess how I know that?). If you build the wings extended, just use the hinges (paets N5). The pegs/vinyl grommets won’t hold the wings in place when you extend them.
Model Grandpa - I haven’t done one in quite a while. Just about every build I’ve done lately has the canopy glued open. It’s easy to digitally remove landing gear, but canopies and open panels can be nearly impossible (without a LOT of work) to “close” digitally.
tigerman - I agree with you about the Jill’s lines. The Japanese had some graceful and colorful birds. I’d like to see more IJN/IJA aircraft being built. I’d also like to see a manufacturer release a G3M “Nell” in 1/48 (Trumpeter?).
Thanks again ! It was a fun build, and I’m kinda sad it’s over.
WOW…She looks nicer than the Jack. Another Great model. Is there a color that closely matches the wheel well / flap color without doing all that you did?
