Wow some great builds on here already, everyone is very keen for this Group build. As am I. I wanted to build the hasegawa kit for this build as I know there are generally better then the Tamiya kits in 1/48, I saw this online and loved the box art (such a Beautiful looking plane) so I pushed the botton along with some very nice Eduards pe parts. I knew about the funny mix of raised and Recessed panel lines but it didn’t bother me so I thought I’d get the scribing tool out. While at it why not get the riveting tool out as well. So fingers crossed for this operation. Rear stabilisers done and fuselage. I turned my attention to the cockpit. I used lifecolor Light green and lightened it up. I must say Eduards pe parts are great. I have been reading loads of posts on camo colour schemes for the early A6m2. I think it’s a debate that will go on for years. So this is how far Iv got so for. Have a good week end everyone.

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Welcome Glenn! Your work looks wonderful so far!
All the best!

Thank you Spiros.

Thanks Pedro! Look forward to seeing your progress on your zero. Good choice.

Cheers George! I’ve never done a zero before. Always wanted to do one. Must model more.

Lovely work, Glenn. Great match of the IP to the interior colour, too. Seatbelts look real!

Hello Glenn,
I want to personally thank you for joining in our ever growing Empire of Japan Group Build. Welcome aboard !

You have already made some fantastic progress with your A6M. I really like what you have done with the pilot's "office". It looks to be very nicely detailed.

Another little session tonight with the likes of loading handles to the guns made out of left over pe parts. Also Some details around the gun/bombsight. Leather pad.

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