Tamiya 1/48 Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden Type 11 (61038)

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Another kit built because I wanted something that wouldn't frustrate me. I've noticed that that happens a lot, especially lately. I feel as though I'm not as good as I used to be (not that I was ever that good).

Nothing much to say about assembly. For the cockpit, I used XF-49 Khaki per post 13 of this forum topic. The undersides were painted XF-12 JN Grey and the top was painted a mix that I had labeled Bronze Green. I can't remember what I actually used, but I think it is XF-70 Dark Green 2 (IJN) lightened with XF-2 Flat White. It is probably a bit too light, but I like the way it turned out. The yellow on the wing edge is AMMO Gold Yellow (also listed as RLM 04). Decals are from the kit.

Build completed March, 2021.

Page last updated June 15, 2023.