Banzai!…1/48 Nakajima Ki-27b Type 97 “Nate”, Imperial Japanese Army
24/2020
And my dad has finished his next, and for now last, IJ subject.
This time the old Hasegawa ex-Mania Nate. The kit isn´t bad, regarding it dates back to 1977. This is a limited edition from around 2005. Decals tended to tear and float around and my dad had to repaint some of the red stripes. Plastic seatbelsts from Fine Molds, EZ Line for the antenna wire, painted with Tamiya XF-14 JA Grey, Gunze H422 RLM82, Tamiya XF-52 Flat Earth and Gunze H54 Navy Blue. There are different interpretations of this aircraft´s camo.
Build thread here
https://imodeler.com/groups/the-empire-of-japan-1919-1946/forum/topic/hasegawa-1-48-nakajima-ki-27b-nate-ija/
Model shows the 2nd Sentai CO´s aircraft on the Philippines in December 1941.
18 additional images. Click to enlarge.
John Healy said on November 9, 2020
Great job! Interesting scheme.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks John!
Jean-Paul DEWAR said on November 9, 2020
Very nice build. I like very much the painting of the camouflage. Very successful.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thank you Jean-Paul!
George Henderson said on November 9, 2020
Love it!
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
glad to hear that George!
Pedro L. Rocha said on November 9, 2020
Beautiful camouflage! Whatever interpretation from B&W photos, this one must be the most eye catching ever. Congratulations!
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks Pedro! that´s why we chose it
Spiros Pendedekas said on November 9, 2020
Amazing build and scheme, Reinhard!
A pleasure that I had followed your build!
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks a lot Spiros, appreciated!
dale travis said on November 9, 2020
Looks great. I did this same scheme back in the 90's. It was illustrated in FAOW book 29 from 1991. Once I saw it I was hooked.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks Dale! yes, a fancy scheme
Greg Kittinger said on November 9, 2020
Another beauty! And an inspiration - I'll book mark this post for a future build reference...
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks Greg! if it becomes real, looking forward to it 😉
John vd Biggelaar said on November 9, 2020
A fantastic build combined with a very nice camouflage pattern, Reinhard.
A real eyecatcher.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks a lot John!
Haslam Yeoman said on November 9, 2020
Excellent paint. Both choice of colours and standard of finish.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thank you!
Christopher C Tew said on November 9, 2020
Beautiful build and build log. This is indeed still a nice kit after all the years, and you guys have brought out its many fine qualities and used your skills to overcome its few challenges.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks very much Christopher!
Stephen W Towle said on November 9, 2020
Usually, this kit is painted in gray and red with some pinstriping for good measure. Great presentation and nothing short of professional in the photography and the modeling.
A inspiration to say/write the least.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 9, 2020
Thanks a lot! That´s why we chose this scheme, stands out from the usual ones.
Tom Cleaver said on November 9, 2020
Beautiful paintwork.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thank you!
Louis Gardner said on November 10, 2020
Reinhard, @grimreaper
Your Dad has done it again, and built yet another masterpiece. Isn't this #6 for the Empire of Japan group build ? This is the first time I have ever seen this type of aircraft painted wearing this camouflage scheme. It's very nicely done, up to your usual standards. Thanks for taking the time to post your Dad's work for all of us to enjoy. You guys make a great team, and your builds have helped to fuel the success we have had with our latest from the EoJ group...
Thanks again, and I also pressed the "liked" button. This was a fun one to watch come together...
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks a lot for your kind words Louis! appreciated!
yes, this was number 6 and the last for now. maybe 1-2 will follow until the end of the group´s "expiring date", let´s see... 😉
George Schembri said on November 10, 2020
Great looking model and a fantastic finish.
Reinhard Spreitzhofer said on November 12, 2020
thanks a lot George!