Modeling a Mitsubishi G4M1 in 1/200

[BB401]

The COVID quarantines have resulted in a LOT of modeling time. Due to my severe ADMD (Attention Deficit Modeling Disorder) I am typically working on several projects in several genres and scales simultaneously.
One of these projects, this time a joint one with my brother, requires a G4M1, not currently available from my go-to aftermarket 1/200 vendor, Armaments In Miniature.
Our plan is to create and photograph a vignette of the Yamamoto shootdown mission, Operation Vengeance.
In order to get correct aircraft requires modification.

Above is a current in-progress picture.
For the entire sordid tale, check here: https://theatomfurnace.blogspot.com/...eance.html?m=1

Before:

After:

This shows the turret removed, side windows filled in, 3 new blisters, radio antennae, guns added, nacelles and nose modified, and a first coat of IJN Dark Green applied.

With markings.
And before the historophiles mention it, yes, I know Yamamoto's plane was numbered 323; I am building Ugaki's plane, also shot down. Willi will be building 323 ;-)

Here she is ready for flat spray:


All it needs is a peg. And a base. And a card.
Back to work!

[Dak21]

Nice work! How did make the blisters? I need to make some for my H6K Mavis.

[Von Scharf]

Oh, that is shaping up to be brag-worthy!

[OldGuy59]

Hmmm...

I actually have a drawing for that version:


Not the same as the cards I did, though:
OldGuy59's WWII Japanese Bombers Album - Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 'Betty'

[BB401]

The blisters were made from bombs in the spares box. Hit the link in my original post for the full story.

[Caveman]

Good looking bomber Bob!