I have learned a lot from Dave…
So what better way to learn more about the Val…
The main Japanese Dive Bomber at the start of World War II, the Aichi D3A was a key part of the terrifyingly effective Japanese carrier force.
After the jump, a look at this very important aircraft.
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Updated 8 December 2020 with this YouTube clip…
Almost two months since I finished painting the tiny planes…
Decalling is now in full progress…
I started painting the planes last week, but then a two-day power outage here in Quebec put a damper on painting the planes and posting the results…
Step 1
Washing with dishwashing soap…
Step 2
Drying stage…
The plane fuselages were previously filed, a step I forgot the first time when I painted the Enterprise planes.
Step 3
Painting a base coat with intermediate blue acrylic paint…
Step 4
Painting the underside with white acrylic paint…
Step 5
Painting the topside with sea blue acrylic paint…
Next step?
Decals!
My Forgotten Hobby II 