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1/48 Tamiya A6M5a Zero

May 17, 2025 · in Aviation · · 12 · 246

1/48 Tamiya A6M5a Zero
kit 61103
Paints used . Tamiya , Mr color , Tamiya LP
Oil wash for weathering

Fresh of the bench another shelf of doom project finished . The Tamiya new tooled Zero kit froma few years ago is a really nice kit . Only decals used on the kit was tail number , data box and kill marks . I used shadow hobbys circle cutter to mask and paint the fuel caps and Hinomarus .

IMG_4779 by b007scott, on Flickr

IMG_4778 by b007scott, on Flickr

IMG_4773 by b007scott, on Flickr

IMG_4777 by b007scott, on Flickr

IMG_4775 by b007scott, on Flickr

IMG_4774 by b007scott, on Flickr

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12 responses

  1. This is really nice Brian. I really like my Shadow circle cutter and should use it more often

  2. Gorgeous, Brian.

  3. Outstanding build, Brian. The cockpit looks spectacular, and the overall look really captures the original. Congratulations!

  4. Well done, Brian (@f-104nut). You have really brought out the best in the Tamiya kit. Are you taking a break from your 104s?

  5. A wonderful result, Brian @f-104nut
    Those painted markings does look really good.
    Glad you saved this one from the shelf of doom.

  6. Excellent result, Brian!

  7. Well done, a fine looking Zero.

  8. Nice Zero, Brian.

  9. Nice job, Brian

  10. Great result. Question- did you paint the yellow leading edge of the wings first or last?

  11. G’day Brian (@f-104nut),
    Very neat build.
    I’m starting to use my wife’s Cricut cutter more and more for simple and not too complex masks.
    Liked!

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