1/72 Wet Decals - Nakajima B5N Kate

Type: water-slide decals

1. B5N1 Unit: 1st koku kantai, 4th koku sentai Serial: DI-362. Ryujo carrier, 1941.

2. B5N2 Kate Skokaku carrier, participated in the raid on Peal Harbor, 7th December 1941.

3. B5N1 Unit: 1st koku kantai, 3rd koku sentai Serial: CI-301 The Zuiho carrier. Early 1941.

4. B5N2 type 97 model 3 Unit: 1st koku kantai, 1st koku sentai. Serial: AI-316. Pilot - PO2c Yuichi Takizawa. Akagi carrier. Pearl Harbor raid, On 7th December 1941.

5. B5N2 type 97 model 3 Unit: 1st koku kantai, 1st koku sentai Serial: AI-311 Pilot - Lt.Commander Shigeharu Murata. Akagi carrier. Leader torpedo-bomber group at Midway.

6. B5N2 type 97 model 3 Unit: 1st koku kantai, 1st koku sentai. Serial: AI-307. Pilot - PO1c Shigeo Suzuki. Akagi carrier. Pearl Harbor Attack, On 7th December 1941. First wave. Its torpedo hits USS Oklahoma.

7. B5N2 Unit: 261st kokutai. Serial: Tora-310 The a/c in colours of the Flight Leader. 'Tora' = Tiger.

8. B5N1 Unit: Kanoya kokutai. Serial: ?-314. Circa 1941.

9. B5N2 type 97 model 3 Serial: 301 The a/c in which Cdr. Mitsuo Fuchida led the first wave of Japanese aircraft to attack Pearl Harbour on 7th December, 1941. Cdr. Fuchida was the General Commander Air of the Imperial Japanese Navy 1st Carrier Division; flying as observer in the second cockpit, he sent out the order to attack at 07.49 hrs.

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softener is also recommended at this stage. After applying softener, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.