A6M5C Zero – Academy 1/72
In my collection there is almost nothing about Japanese artifacts, so I decided to build this so much important aircraft of that country, operated during WWII. I chose A6M5C Zero Fighter 1/72 scale from Academy kit, (Naval Pilot Takeo Tanimizu 203rd FG, Kagoshima, June 1945), in OOB style. The kit was first injected in 1998 and it has good shape, good fittings and fine details.
Used materials:
All colors and clear in polyester by Dryco Colors;
Seat belts made from Tamiya tape;
Weathering in oils;
Static grass on simple base;
Figure from Hasegawa pilots set;
Drums by Fuel Models.
Sources:
A6M5 Zero Tamiya 1/32 instruction booklet;
Tamiya 1/32 A6M2 Zero by Tom Cleaver (@tcinla);
1/48 Hasegawa A6M5c Zero by Brian Scott (@f-104nut);
Zero A6M book by H. P. Wilmott.
Finally, I am very happy with this tiny model.
PS: I forgot the pitot (LOL).
Great job on this- it really built up into a fine model with great weathering. The figure and base really add a lot as well!
Thank you David, for the encouragement.
Nice job Roberto, the finish on the model and the base looks great!
Thank you, friend.
Beautiful result, Roberto @boblucio
The little base does indeed add a lot to this already great looking Zero.
OK Jonh, thank you.
Great build! I have build this kit two years ago and it was one of the best zero fighters that I build (I have six zero in my collection and two in my bench).
Thank you, friend Lis.
Wow, you really like Zeros (LOL).
That’s really great, Roberto. Nice cockpit.
Thank you John. That's really a so tiny cockpit.
Your 'zero' looks like a 'ten' OOB, Roberto. Nice weathering.
Thank you, George.
Looks great, Roberto.
Hi Robert. Thank you.
Nicely done Roberto.
Thank you Allan.
Really good looking Zero, well done!
Thank you, Peter.
Yes, this plane is one of the most important aircraft in WW2, a must for any serious collector, and you’ve made a great example.
I agree with you. Thank you for your comment.
That's a lovely Zero - I have this same kit, and hope I do it the justice you did!
Thank you Greg. Go for it it's a really great kit.