A6M2B Zéro Tamiya
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Build starts with the cockpit. Details are great !
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Fuselage helves and wings are glued. No putty was needed, I love this !
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Kit engine improved with some wire. The engine cover was painted with a miy of sea blue and black.
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Quickboost gun sight is finished.
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Perfect fit, this is Tamiya !
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Montex masks were placed. The fit is perfect !
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Once again Montex masks were placed with no problems.
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Painting job started with interior color on clear parts and then first coat of grey green as a base.
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First coat almost done here. Note that the final color will be different, this is just a base color.
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Some panels were painted usgin Gunze H-61 IJN grey on a very thin coat.
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Dead model masks were used to show fabric surfaces.
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Here is the result. If too strong you can apply a thin coat of the basic color over it.
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Same thing on the undersides.
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Starting some light grey wash on the tail and stabilizers.
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Upper surfaces also with the fabric effects.
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Tamiya decals applied on the fuselage and wings. I had to cut off the clear film.
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Decals applied on the propeller. Now its time for the wash job.
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Small parts are placed
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Landing gear doors placed
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Some weathering on the under surfaces using MIG oilbrushers, excellent and easy to apply.
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Some weathering using AK pencils
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Partial results, still need varnish
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MRP matt varnish was applied overall the surfaces. Small parts were placed and finally the Zero is finished.
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I reccomend this kit for everybody. Very nice fit and details. Clear parts are great also. Be carefull to remove all clear film before apply decals. Cheers.
Kommentarer
2 21 February 2020, 17:00
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Thanks guys !!! To be honnest it was an easy build, almost from the box. Cheers.
9 March 2020, 12:54