A6M5 Zero - Marianas Turkey Shoot
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54 27 February 2021, 03:04
Gary Kitchen
Looking excellent Jim. Do the dials and instruments come as decals with the kit. They look really neat.
Looking excellent Jim. Do the dials and instruments come as decals with the kit. They look really neat.
27 February 2021, 07:00
Jim J
Thanks Gary. Yes, the IP dials come as three separate decals. Tamiya did a nice job here.
Thanks Gary. Yes, the IP dials come as three separate decals. Tamiya did a nice job here.
2 March 2021, 00:16
Sebastian Meyner
Very nice progress & excellent weathering on the cockpit Jim ! 👍 ...you picked a great kit for this project 😉
Very nice progress & excellent weathering on the cockpit Jim ! 👍 ...you picked a great kit for this project 😉
3 March 2021, 03:57
Jim J
Thanks Todd, Thomas, Erik and Ali for the encouraging comments. The build is now complete with no issues to speak of -- just the normal cleanup. Main painting is also complete. Primed with Mr. Finishing surfacer. Underside is Tamiya AS-2 IJN light gray and topside is AS-21 IJN dark green 2, both decanted from the rattle cans. Shading and fading was applied before a thin application of the final color to blend. The aotake landing gear and flap bays really stand out. Gloss coat with Tamiya X-22 and ready for decals.
Thanks Todd, Thomas, Erik and Ali for the encouraging comments. The build is now complete with no issues to speak of -- just the normal cleanup. Main painting is also complete. Primed with Mr. Finishing surfacer. Underside is Tamiya AS-2 IJN light gray and topside is AS-21 IJN dark green 2, both decanted from the rattle cans. Shading and fading was applied before a thin application of the final color to blend. The aotake landing gear and flap bays really stand out. Gloss coat with Tamiya X-22 and ready for decals.
9 March 2021, 02:52
Björn Svedberg
Love the cockpit, and the paintjob is progressing nicely! 👍 Also grabbing a seat. 🙂
Love the cockpit, and the paintjob is progressing nicely! 👍 Also grabbing a seat. 🙂
9 March 2021, 06:56
Jim J
The A6M5 Zero is now complete. This machine has a real menacing look to it. I'm happy with the build but I think the kit decals are too thick. I'm thinking aftermarket decals or masks would have been better. Thanks for looking.
The A6M5 Zero is now complete. This machine has a real menacing look to it. I'm happy with the build but I think the kit decals are too thick. I'm thinking aftermarket decals or masks would have been better. Thanks for looking.
15 March 2021, 01:16
Slavo Hazucha
Great show, a dream pit & the photos on the deck look better in practical effect than many CG-heavy modern Hollywood productions 👍
Great show, a dream pit & the photos on the deck look better in practical effect than many CG-heavy modern Hollywood productions 👍
15 March 2021, 11:49
Daniel Klink
Very good jim👍
The paintwork is gorgeous and looks gery alive and authentic !
Beautiful Red on green and great presentation!
Very good jim👍
The paintwork is gorgeous and looks gery alive and authentic !
Beautiful Red on green and great presentation!
15 March 2021, 12:55
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