Infinity D3A1 | China 1940 | 1:32

[shadowmare]

Hello guys,
i always liked this Japanese dive bomber because of its tasteful lines. Infinity kit is nothing else than Special Hobby like "quality" with very nice rivets and an attempt to reproduce slight worn surface effects. 





Cockpit tub needs some trimming in rear, anyway every part needs attention, checking fit is mandatory to avoid suprises.








Perfect fit:

[dennismcc]

Looks like a challenge, but a very fine start.

 

heers

 

Dennis

[Gazzas]

That interior looks sweet.  Good luck with the fit.

[monthebiff]

Beautifully painted cockpit, looking forward to watching this one fight you tooth and nail but I hear this was a big step up in quality compared to the Helldiver. 

 

Regards. Andy

[scvrobeson]

Great start, looks like it'll be a challenging but rewarding build.

 

 

Matt 

[MikeMaben]

Nice work so far       

[Greif8]

Very nice interior and engine work.  This one does look to come with some fit challenges.

 

Ernest

[shadowmare]

Thanks for comments.

Battle with wings-to-fuselage resulted in successful ending. Firstly middle bar which is for stiffening elements was drilled with dremel so it now don't cause levitatiating.
 

then i realized that something else disturbs wing connection, i streighten this stripe



next step was to remove these 2 fins 



lastly i trim these edges (and fuselage wing part) because fuselage did not enter wing niche.



how it looks now, much work (i was covered in plastic snow ) but no need to fill enything.

 

[Gazzas]

I'm curious to see how well the surfaces will cooperate with you in the weathering phase.

[monthebiff]

Nice fix on the wing assembly, now you have a perfect fit!

 

Regards. Andy

[Dpgsbody55]

Nice work so far.  I've done battle with one of Infinity Models kits, and I hope you make it to the finish line.  

 

 

 

Cheers,

Michael

[shadowmare]

Thanks!

 

I need advice on which color i should use. I bought AK RC Amber Grey (coffe with milk tone) but i wonder if HAI-IRO Grey may be better option?

 

[dennismcc]

To help with colours I would recommend visiting the Aviation Of Japan blog, you can obtain an article on the D3AI from their "Detailing the D3A1 by Ryan Toews"

http://www.aviationofjapan.com/

The site is my go to place for all things Japanese.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Volksjager]

Yep, I agree with Dennis, Aviation of Japan will give you all the info you need. Have a look at this post in particular 

 

http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2008/12/d3a1-colours-at-pearl-harbor.html

 

For me, I would go for Amber Grey, BUT as you're looking to do a machine from pre Pearl, I would probably consider a Silver/NMF for something pre war/early war 

 

Edited September 24, 2025 by Volksjager
getting the picture to work

[Greif8]

Brilliant work on a tough kit.  I have this one and it looks like I am in for a ride when I get around to building it.

 

Ernest