Believe I’ll post something today, too….
Built this Special Hobby 1/32 A5M when it first came out. A fairly easy build, added some interior and engine details. Finish is Alclad White Aluminum mixed with a littleTestor's flat yellow, to get the "Japanese Navy protective coating" tinge. All markings are sprayed 'cept numbers. Please excuse the experimental backgrounds.
That's a crisp build, Bill. I favor your interpretation of the amber lacquer coating- I'll bet that if you took photos in grayscale that it would emulate the tones in vintage photos very well. An simple, but very elegant looking machine. Nice work!
Really nice - I think you nailed the finish.
Nothing wrong with THOSE a/c backgrounds...nice build/photos.
Very high quality painting!
tight and clean looking bird
The word "Professional " comes to mind. Great build and photo's, Magazine quality all around.
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I've build one too... can be found somewhere here on Imodeler...
Yes Ulrich I remember that. I like all your Japanese stuff. Thanks everyone for the good vibes.
That would be in your blog here (on page 2)
http://imodeler.com/author/ulrich/
Nice work! I like your take on the yellow tint too. Now when will we get one of these in 1/48? It's a ripe subject for Hasegawa!
John,
I know it is probably impossible to get anymore but, Hasagaa did do an A5M2a in 1/48. It was a "Fine Molds" kit and all the instructions are in Japanese. The date on the kit I have is 1992. The fusalage is a little over 5 1/2".
Frank
Bill,
Very, Very nice. You did a great job on this.