Border 1/35 B5N2 Kate
Border's Kate is probably the first mold with stressed skin surface. It may seem exaugurated to some. Yet, the simulated metal corrugations and fabric indentations can be mitigated with proper painting and even without sanding and filling.
The model is well detailed and the mold is engineered in innovative ways to avoid the common fuselage and wing seams. However, it is harder to join the parts together with this design. The major downsize of the model (if the un-orthodox scale is accepted) is the suggestive instructions that lack proper internal part positioning and color designation. Internal navigation lights are not supplies.
I present a near completed model to highlight surface texture.
That looks really detailed . The skin surface and wing rib look very realistic, as does the worn looking paint. I wonder why they chose 1/35th scale.
Thank you, Jay.
Looks excellent, Rafi! A challenging model for sure, but the stressed skin effect adds extra realism!
Two thumbs up!
Thank you, Spiros!
Excellent detail as always.
Thank you, Matt.
A very realistic looking Kate, Rafi @blackmopane
This stretched skin effect combined with your painting skills turned out beautifully.
Thank you, John.
Very nice, Rafi. I like the wings missing look
Thank you, Gary.
I will attach the wings for the more authentic look.
Rafi, your Kate looks excellent so far. I can only detect the oil canning effect in a few areas. Your worn paint simulation is exceptional.
Thank you, Russell.
The oil canning effect is not molded throughout, which adds to the realism of the model.
Excellent product, and excellent execution thus far! A real looker.
Thank you, Greg!
Excellent! Looks like a captured Kate getting ready to be shipped to the US.
Thank you, Chas!
In my next Kate post, I intend to present operational Kate.