I’m building a quick Raiden prior to digging into a longer term project. I picked up the Hasegawa 1/48 set real cheap and wanted to add this neat little plane to my display shelf, but I’ve got one quick question:
Was the interior color Aotake or an interior geen?
Sorry for such a silly question.
I have seen indications of it being interior metallic blue,a color close to if not actually interior green,or a light gray.
I’ve seen all three colors used on the same model aircraft from different sources.Allen
The Raiden’s cockpit was painted Mitsubishi Cockpit Green. This color is available out of the bottle from White Ensign Models.
I use Humbrol Bronze Green, which is a close match.
You can see one of my Raidens here:
http://s96920072.onlinehome.us/Gal4/3201-3300/Gal3242_J2M3Raiden_Lachance/gal3242.htm
Hope this helps !
Pixilater,
That is an absolutely stunning Raiden. I’ve printed it for reference.
As Allen109 has pointed out (above) I’ve also seen a few builds in forums where Aotake was used. Is it a case of either one will do? Or are you pretty sure Mitsubishi Cockpit Green was it? I have a tin of Humbrol Bronze Green if this is the case.
THank you, mucker.
Aotake was a translucent anti-corrosive protective coating that was applied over metal. It was used on Japanese aircraft interiors (engine bays, behind cockpits, flap interiors, earlier war wheel wells, etc.), with the exception of cockpits.
Here’s a pic of a Raiden cockpit.
http://www.warbirdpictures.com/NavyJB&W2/J2M-34s.jpg
