Tamiya's A6M2b zero

[geedubelyer 1,267]

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

[aldur 2]

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

[vvwse4 235]

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.

[aldur 2]

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

[Loic 1,927]

It sure looks good!

Cheers,

Loic

[big matt 47]

What a nice looking Zero! Very clean. Engine looks great too.

 

Matt

[LSP_Mike 4,357]

Nice work!

[LSP_Kevin 28,242]

Great work Ian! It looks lovely. Nice and factory-fresh, just ready for its first take-off.

 

Kev

[Pfuf 299]

Like the color of the plane need to build it some day this plane.

 

groeten johan

[aldur 2]

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

[ruzlkampf 183]

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

[amurray 370]

Very well done! I especially like the extra work on the engine.