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Bombs Away "Betty"
betheyn
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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2006 - 10:46 PM UTC
This is my entry for the Bombs Away campaign. Its the tamiya 1/48 Mitsubishi Betty bomber. The markings are for the Misawa Naval Fighter Group, 2nd Squadron in 1942 at the Rabaul Base.
The build thread for this kit can be found on our sister site,I.P.M.S Armorama U.K
Comments and criticism welcome and encouraged.
Andy (++)





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Posted: Monday, April 17, 2006 - 11:11 PM UTC
Wow! You've built yourself a real beauty there, Andy!

Great campaign entry!

Cheers!
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 05:37 PM UTC
Thanks Polarbear.
I have have put a couple of pics in the Bombs Away gallery so my entry is in place.
Andy (++)
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 08:04 PM UTC
Great job Andy. I like the weathering on the upper surfaces. What did you use for the chipped paint effect?
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 08:12 PM UTC

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Great job Andy. I like the weathering on the upper surfaces. What did you use for the chipped paint effect?

Hi Ted,
Thanks.
The paint chipping was done with EZ mask. I sprayed Alclad Aluminuim, put on blobs of EZ mask, sprayed the top coat then with my finger and my tweezers peeled the mask off. So far i have found it one of the best and easiest methods to use.
Andy (++)
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Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 09:31 PM UTC
Interesting subject. Japanese planes are often overlooked and most simply build a Zero. Nice to see a nice looking Betty!!
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 01:31 AM UTC
Hi andy!

Nice one!
I know the job one has to do to build this kit. I saw one lately at the Thionville Show and I can say it's a big bird!
Is there any chance you can put a zero aside your Betty and shoot a picture to see the difference?

Jean-Luc
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Posted: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 - 02:31 AM UTC

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Interesting subject. Japanese planes are often overlooked and most simply build a Zero. Nice to see a nice looking Betty!!

Hi Alan,
I must agree with you about the Japanese planes being overlooked, IMHO i think part of the reason is the lack of good colour photos and reference material available.

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I know the job one has to do to build this kit. I saw one lately at the Thionville Show and I can say it's a big bird!
Is there any chance you can put a zero aside your Betty and shoot a picture to see the difference?

Jean-Luc

Hi Jean-Luc,
Thanks. Your wish is my command :-) .
On the left of the Betty is a 1/48 Zero and on the right is a 1/72 (German) Spitfire. ( As far as i know these three aircraft never flew together :-) :-) ).
Andy (++)
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Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 03:34 AM UTC
Great build Andy!
I got to see this up close and personal at the Hinkley show a couple of days ago and the photos dont do it justice.
This is a real monster!
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Nige
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