geedubelyer Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 That cockpit looks terrific Ian It is indeed a great piece of engineering/detail by tamiya. I might try and add the ignition wires if I can find a suitable fine wire. Any suggestions anyone? greetings, Ian Here is a link to a site selling lead wire. This stuff is very soft and easy to work. It's available in three gauges and they do mail order. HTH Fly fishing wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hi, I'm finally back with an update. Haven't done much (been very busy reading some excellent aviation related books I got recently) but I still hope to finish it before the end of the GB. This is how she's looking at the moment: I had a little problem with the bottom. I removed to much plastic when removing the sprue attachment: But I managed to get it all smooth with the help of some milliput: I didn't get the riveting back the way it should though. Haven't got the hang of that yet. I also did some extra detailing on the engine (first time for me): Hope you like it and any comments are very welcome. greetings, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvwse4 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Hi, I'm finally back with an update. Haven't done much (been very busy reading some excellent aviation related books I got recently) but I still hope to finish it before the end of the GB. This is how she's looking at the moment: I had a little problem with the bottom. I removed to much plastic when removing the sprue attachment: But I managed to get it all smooth with the help of some milliput: I didn't get the riveting back the way it should though. Haven't got the hang of that yet. I also did some extra detailing on the engine (first time for me): Hope you like it and any comments are very welcome. greetings, Ian Hi Ian, Looks good. But I have some remarks. I do not know much about Japaneese engines but aren't there two sparkplugs for one cilynder? It looks that you placed the wire into the spot where the fuelinjection is. Maybe check some references, most radial engines work the same. Try use thin solder wire instead of metal. Solder is softer and much easier to bend. On the other hand the engine looks great to me so why bother. Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 It's finished. Last week I was able to put the finishing touches on the zero. Here it is after putting the decals on: The decals are a bit thick and the larger ones didn't completely conform to all the rivets, even after large amounts of microsol. A little bit of weathering: some exhaust staining. A first for me and I'm quite satisfied with the result. The last bits an pieces that have to go on: And here she is finished: And as I currently don't have a good place to show it, it's put back into the box: Hope you like it. Greetings Ian Nick32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 It sure looks good! Cheers, Loic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 What a nice looking Zero! Very clean. Engine looks great too. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Great work Ian! It looks lovely. Nice and factory-fresh, just ready for its first take-off. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Like the color of the plane need to build it some day this plane. groeten johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks for the great comments. It was a fun build. The fit was great and I can recommend it to everybody. Now I have to experiment some more with the weathering. But I'm always afraid to ruin the finish. greetings, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruzlkampf Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Looks FANTASTIC, Ian!!!! Great job all around. Really digging that paint-scheme. Sweeeet! Congratulations on finishing, and thanks for sharing pics of the completed model. Veeery nice, Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amurray Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Very well done! I especially like the extra work on the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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