Hasegawa B5N2 Kate 1:48

Next up was the paint chipping, Vallejo German Camo Black Brown 70822 was applied with a sponge. Now it was time for the weathering and a filter of AK Interactive (AKI) was brushed on and allowed to dry, this was followed by an oil pin wash using Abteilung Shadow Brown. Any excess was removed with a damp brush soaked in thinner. The bomb was looking good but we’re not there yet. Speckling is a good way to add those tiny little dings, marks and staining. I used 2 different tones, a light grey and a darker shade, the mix is make up and using a stiff brush the bristles are flicked at the model. With trial and error, the correct consistency can be found as different dilutions can make different types of speckles. The last thing was to use a graphite pencil to add the steel effect around the strap. And here’s the finished bomb.

The airframe…