Mitsubishi G3M3 Nell

modifications for in-flight were quite straight-forward, although not specifically catered to by the kit 

The Eduard mask set CX114 is well worth it, given the expanse of glass in this plane.. 

testing the motorised engines 

wheels up mod 

 

All the main parts prepared for fuselage assembly. I didn't bother with much interior detail as it won't be very visible 

The plane will be mounted with 1.5mm annealed florist's wire from Knorr Prandell (secured with hot glue inside the fuselage) 

Not sure if the crew was normally 5 or 7 (sources differ), but I'm doing a selection to crew the ship... 

 

The trusty Japanese Navy Airmen Set from Hasegawa .. always seem to turn up in my builds for some reason! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm using a simple 555 timer circuit to provide variable speed PWM control. A quick protoboard layout.. 

There's just enough oomph in 3V batteries (2xAAA) to power the props. 

And installed in the frame... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mitsubishi G3M3 Nell, motorized and mounted in-flight for the #risingsungb