Mitsubishi J2M Raiden – A special variant of the 302nd Kokutai with ∃D-Marking (1:48 Scale by Tamiya and 1:48 / 1:32 Hasegawa) (1 Viewer)

[BOBO]

The wing bulges are now flatter, the cockpit is finished, the exhaust pipes are colored in burnt iron, and the antenna mount, including the eyelet on the vertical stabilizer, is complete. Everything fits together very well in the dry fit test. The glue joints now need to be sanded smooth.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Crimea_River]

Very nice detail work.

 

[mjfur]

To add to your list ヨD-148, J2M?

 

[BOBO]

While searching the web, I found more previously unknown ∃D-numbers with interesting pictures:

∃D-125 is an A6M5 Type 52(?) with a yellow marking and a claim label.

∃D-139 is an A6M2 Type 21(?) with a white marking, followed by a J2M2(?) as ∃D-141(?) – unfortunately, it's difficult to see.

And three pictures, the second of which is more complete and also shows an A6M, apparently with a red marking ∃D-x58, behind which is ∃D-132.

I haven't added to the list yet; it will follow soon.

 

[BOBO]

 

[Wurger]

 

[BOBO]

If you are not willing, I will need force.

This shows that the model kit is older. It takes patience, time, and ingenuity to assemble all the components.

 

[BOBO]

The list of serial numbers for the 302nd Kokutai is up-to-date and can be viewed here again (for private use only!).

 

[fubar57]

When in doubt.....use more clamps

 

[Crimea_River]

of which you can never have too many.

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far!

 

[BOBO]

After gluing the fuselage, wing and engine cowling together, there were a few areas that required rework.

 

[Wurger]

Doing well.

 

[fubar57]

Almost ready for paint

 

[BOBO]

My family is currently experiencing an incredible run of bad luck. My mother died at the end of April. Two days ago, my sister-in-law passed away at only 48 years old. Three weeks ago, my other sister-in-law's husband died, and all my work is also taking a toll on me because no one understands the bureaucratic German.

My projects have to be put on hold!

 

[fubar57]

Very sorry to here all this. Life first, models later. Take care