Lol Tom!
I know my photos suck but you are right, the quality of this kit isn’t easily perceived in any photo, mine or someone elses… only the naked eye can see it fully

Pedro, @holzhamer

I have the original offering of these Zero's in the dual combo kit package, and just like you mentioned, the details are incredible. Add in your skill set and detail painting like you are doing and you will have another magnificent model added to your collection. Each time I see someone building one of these up, it's that much harder to resist breaking open the paint and glue, then starting with mine... 😉

Tom, @tcinla
You are absolutely correct. This Eduard Zero is their best one yet. I like how they have included a jig for assembling the cowling. They have also released a bunch of aftermarket Eduard upgrades for this one... something like six or seven things, ranging from Brassin wheel sets to "LooK" IP's and seat harnesses. I'll likely stick to what's in the box with mine, but I could see a museum quality model emerging from the box going either way... box stock or with all of the extra bells and whistles.

Thanks ! 🙂

Just in case anyone has any doubt, this is without contest Eduard's Best Yet. There is nothing difficult to it, if you commit the revolutionary act of following the instructions and being sure to clean off all sprue nibs. I have yet to meet the perfect kit, but this one is close enough for no nevermind about the difference. Everything fits like a jewel.

Here’s the full cockpit and better light

An excellent kit built with your usual excellence, my friend @holzhamer!
This cockpit is truly amazing!

Pedro, @holzhamer
I am absolutely speechless ! This has to be one of (if not the) very best out of the box cockpits that I have ever seen. I can only echo these comments listed above. Wow... You my dear friend are bringing the very best out of what looks to be a spectacular kit. I did find the sequence steps with the PE canopy chain to be a bit confusing. How did you like using the cowling assembly jig ?

As far as the "Blue Black" color used on the engine cowling goes, I have found that using regular old WW2 US Navy "Dark Sea Blue" works out very well. I believe the Federal Standards number is FS-15042. I hope this helps you sometime with future builds. I really like how you have painted the "Aotake" blue. It matches the rest of the model, and is SUPERB.

Now I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next. Keep it going !

Hi Pedro, late for the party. The Eduard's Zero looks like a real winner. Surpassing the very nice Hase kit quite a bit. The cockpit is really detailed. The wheel wells are the best I have every seen in this scale. I use Mission Models Blue Black for the Japanese cowlings. It is the best black blue in appearance, Dark Sea Blue is close but a bit too blue. AK and Mission Models have the color pretty much exact but suffer the very delicate finish and scratches easily so I have learned to apply this color last and mask off the fuselage then apply Blue Black if possible. I ran into to this while building the Kate. Your skills from your Luftwaffe builds really show up on the Zero. Excellent build so far.