aldur Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi, Just a small update. This is all I managed to do the last couple of days: The left stabilizer, 2 machine guns (I almost ruined one with to much glue) and I dunked the clear parts for the IP in some future. Some detail shots: Plus I sprayed a couple of coats of gloss varnish on the cockpit. I'm letting that dry for a couple of days before I start with some weathering. (I first for me ) greetings, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Hi there, Time for an other update. The cockpit is finished except for the MG. The fuselage has been glued together and the tailfin and stabilizers are also ready to put on the fuselage. First the CP parts weathered: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 ... Next up some pictures of the parts together: ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 ... And finally some pictures of the cockpit in the fuselage: The cockpit isn't glued yet. I just put it in to see how it would look. Hope you like it. greetings, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 HI Your doing a good job on this kit. Looking forward to seeing more. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruzlkampf Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Wow, That's looking GREAT, Ian!! This is OOB? I've got the A6M5 kit, but never really looked at it. I'm gonna have to get it down and open it up to see what's inside after seeing these pics. That is some awesome detail, and your paint-job has really made it pop out. Sweeeet! Can't wait to see the next progress pics....this build is coming along nicely. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thnx guys. Yes Russ this is 100% OOB. It is an amazing piece of engineering by Tamiya. I still need to be more careful with painting the small details. Still pretty messy I think compared to what I've seen here. greetings, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Glad to see another Zero here at the GB! Excellent work thus far, can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuck63 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hi Aldur, very nice and clean build so far mate;)!You've chosen one of the best kits on the market if not the very best (it's even surpassed in some points the A6M5 ),and you'll be amazed to see how it goes together and what a marvel you con turn it into without recurring to massive extra-detailing,in fact it hardly need any added details,excepting a few wires and pipes here and there! Cheers Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Excellent work so far Aldur! Nice looking cockpit! Cheers, Azgaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Great work so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 thnx guy's. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Ian, You can use just about any fine wire imaginable. I have learned to keep old electronic wire and strip them down. You will be amazed what you can find in your own home. I did this pit too! Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Looking good, Ian. If you can find it locally, fine solder works great too. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldur Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thnx, Great pit rocky. I had to do some repair on a speaker connection and I think the pieces of wire I have leftover from that will do great. I haven't had time to work on it anymore, maybe I'll get something done tomorrow. greetings, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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