Daywalker Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thanks Dave. I've browsed around that site a few times in the past, love looking at those relic photos. Great resource for correct colors! Manny- OMG! That is some BEUUUUUTIFUL work! Thanks for the link, I'll be going back to your build many times during mine. Hope to see more of yours soon! Kevin- LOL, actually my name is Frank, not Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Kevin- LOL, actually my name is Frank, not Fred. Oops, apologies all round! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Rocky- I took a look around J-aircraft, but couldn't find any build notes about the Tamiya Zero. DO you recall which section it was in? TIA! Go Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 No worries Kevin! It'll take a lot more than that to upset me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spads57 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Frank, Great choice for the group build,Tamiya's A6M5 is one sweet kit.Best of luck in your build. Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuck63 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Thanks Dave. I've browsed around that site a few times in the past, love looking at those relic photos. Great resource for correct colors!Manny- OMG! That is some BEUUUUUTIFUL work! Thanks for the link, I'll be going back to your build many times during mine. Hope to see more of yours soon! Kevin- LOL, actually my name is Frank, not Fred. Hi there Frank, if you feel I can be of help just go ahead and ask...I'll humbly offer you my help but you'll find heaps of info at J-Aircraft dot com! .....oh....you already know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks guys! I am really looking forward to getting started on this kit very soon. I haven't been able to start on her yet, but hopefully very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Looks like today is the day I get to start on this build! Right now, I am just trying to sort out the correct cockpit colors for the bird I am modeling. I found an excellent mix over at J-aircraft, as well as the notes on accurizing the Tamiya kit. Hope to have some WIP pics soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 I know it's not much, but I was able to start on my Zero today. Sorted through the colors I am going to use, and made some notes on things to fix/add to the kit. I also got the fuse halves ready for paint (NMF on the interior and Aotake in the tail gear bay). This build will be a Nakajima-built aircraft, so the color I purchased for the interior (a Mitsubishi color) will not work. I found a mix over at J-aircraft for the Nakajima interior green, and need to pck up some more paint to make the color. Here's the fuse halves with the glue surfaces masked in preparation for the NMF to come: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 Added some wiring and other bits to the cockpit floor, and added some lightening holes where appropriate. More lightening holes, and some wiring added to the radio gear. The fire control box on the left rear corner of the cockpit side panel needed to be relocated for a Nakajima built aircraft. This detail had to be removed, and it was quite a chore as it is located right on top of the fuse stringer detail and other bits. A couple of hours with a knife, rotary tool, files, and sandpaper did the trick. Wish I had taken a "before" pic... Looks like after the cockpit, engine, and LG are built there is not a lot to this kit. Most of the construction manual covers these three areas. After they're built, it should really move along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Looks good Frank, Nice clean wiring job. Now let's see some paint! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruzlkampf Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Whoooo, NICE detailing, Frank! This is gonna be good. Can't wait to see the next installment of progress pics! Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks guys! At my current pace, a couple more weeks of superdetailing and wiring, then I can finally spray some paint. I'll keep the WIP pics coming, thanks for looking and leaving comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Very nice work Frank. I'm about to embark on this kit myself for the 3-month GB starting today, so it's nice to be able to follow in your footsteps. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 You're gonna love this kit Kevin! OOB, it should be a dream build. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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