Mitsubishi A6M Zero
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Weathering patterns of Japanese WWII aircraft fascinated me more than the aircraft themselves. However, due to the scarcity and low quality of photographs from that era, it is very difficult for me to nail the core of a weathered surface [...]
Hi folks,
this was an old building,overall gray,so I decided to bring it back to the bench and camouflage it as flown during the Solomons Is. Campaign...different gray underneath,and green above...
As to better camouflage them in the [...]
Ciao ragazzi, this is my Nakajima Rufe already presented into the group “Pacific theater”. The kit is the old Tamiya 1/48 scale very simple but was very joyful.
Stay safe
Paolo
This is Tamiya's 1/48 Zero, (originally issued in the 1970's), with some extra detailing on the engine, landing gear, and an Eduard's photoetch cockpit set, with extra detail added.
Paints are Tamiya acrylics, weathering with oils and [...]
This is Tamiya's aging 1/48 "Rufe",(released in 1973!)
Its a nice, simple build out of the box, and with a little help, can look quite presentable.
I tweaked it with lots of weight in the front of the float, added Eduard's [...]
Brand New Tool from Academy - A6M2b Zero fighter (Model 21) in 1/48 scale. Great looking kit, great fit.
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I am NOT! being paid to promote this kit, paints, tools and to make this video! Thanks!
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I can't recommend this kit highly enough.
I only had to use smears of filler in a couple of places and that was probably down to operator error.
Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey.
Painted with Mission Models Mitsubishi Interior Green, [...]
This was my second try at the big Zero from Tamiya. And I have to tell you, this is one of my favorite models. The cockpit sure looks complicated in all of its parts but they all fit together so nicely and the parts breakdown allows for [...]
The first two A6M1 prototypes were completed in March 1939, powered by the 780hp Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 engine. The first flew on April 1, 1939 and the two passed testing within a remarkably short period. The Imperial Navy accepted the [...]