Nakajima B5N2 & Akagi bridge 1:35 Border.

[scvrobeson]

Very shiny! What did you use for the gloss coat on it?
 

 

Matt 

[Sasha As]

1 hour ago, scvrobeson said:

Very shiny! What did you use for the gloss coat on it?
 

 

Matt 

Matt lak used this one.  The varnish is quite thick; I’d say you need to thin it down to a ratio of one part varnish to three parts thinner. It leaves a decent dry film, and with two coats you get a practically perfect gloss. There’s a little secret. For the second coat, I add more thinner than in the first. It dries to the touch quickly. After a day, you can apply decals, wash, etc. It’s resistant to abrasion and 

[Sasha As]

I applied some decals. I liked them; the thin ones adhered perfectly to the surface.

[Sasha As]

I never managed to find out whether there was a badge on the rear section of the fuselage. In many cases, it had been painted over. I only transferred it to the engine cowling. Whether the area beneath the cockpit canopy was painted in the interior colour is also unclear. 

[Greif8]

Looking beautiful Sasha, the model is coming to life under the paint!

 

Ernest

[Sasha As]

4 hours ago, Greif8 said:

Looking beautiful Sasha, the model is coming to life under the paint!

 

Ernest

Ernest thank you !

[RCPlym]

5 hours ago, Sasha As said:

Matt lak used this one.  The varnish is quite thick; I’d say you need to thin it down to a ratio of one part varnish to three parts thinner. It leaves a decent dry film, and with two coats you get a practically perfect gloss. There’s a little secret. For the second coat, I add more thinner than in the first. It dries to the touch quickly. After a day, you can apply decals, wash, etc. It’s resistant to abrasion and 

 

Is it a lacquer type paint? Thin with Mr color etc. levelling thinner? 

[Sasha As]

2 hours ago, RCPlym said:

 

Is it a lacquer type paint? Thin with Mr color etc. levelling thinner? 

Yes, this solvent is ideal. 

[Sasha As]

 I covered up the cab light. It turned out to be quite an entertaining task, given the lack of masks.))))

[RCPlym]

12 minutes ago, Sasha As said:

Yes, this solvent is ideal. 

Super! Looks to be a safe and nice finish. 

[Rod Bettencourt]

This going to be so amazing. Fantastic work.

 

Rod

[Sasha As]

1 hour ago, Rod Bettencourt said:

This going to be so amazing. Fantastic work.

 

Rod

Rod thank you ! 

 

[Gazzas]

That is a beautiful sheen, Sasha.  And the decals laid perfectly...  looking very crisp.

[Sasha As]

9 hours ago, Gazzas said:

That is a beautiful sheen, Sasha.  And the decals laid perfectly...  looking very crisp.

Gazzas thank you !

[Sasha As]

Construction is complete. Thank you to everyone who followed the process and helped out however they could! Coming soon to the “Ready for Inspection” section.