1to1scale 3,361 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I just came across the new Hasegawa Zero and I'm getting an itch to build one. Are these the same perfect fit and quality that a lot of their other new kits? Rick Griewski and BiggTim 2 Link to post Share on other sites
do335b6 257 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 It's stunning, I just finished one and the fit is superb, cockpit comes close to Tamiya in quality, Just make sure you don't use the kit decals. Link to post Share on other sites
modelingbob 917 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Do you mean this one? It's a slam dunk build with no issues, and even the decals are good (those are the kit decals). I highly recommend it. I'd build another one, but unfortunately Japanese Zero schemes are pretty boring! Big Texan, Rick Griewski, Lothar and 4 others 7 Link to post Share on other sites
K5IKL 966 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) I ditto the above. Just finished it last month and it is a jewel to build. I too used the kit decals and had zero problems with them. Cheers, Jerry Edited February 8, 2018 by K5IKL AdamR, Big Texan and Rick Griewski 3 Link to post Share on other sites
1to1scale 3,361 Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 yes, I am getting to be a Hasegawa snob, I don't need or want to build all the engine stuff, retractable landing gear, removable panels, etc of a Tamiya, so my Tamiya Zero sits in the closet, and I want the new one. I only wish they chose the earlier A6M2 which had a better selection of paint schemes. AdamR 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LSP_K2 25,350 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I've heard some good things about the kit. Link to post Share on other sites
Juggernut 2,641 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Yes, it's a good kit. One thing I've found lacking in every A6M kit produced (including Tamiya) is the canvas tail wheel shroud that is very visible when the tail wheel is down (unless it's been removed). Hasegawa included it on their Raiden kits, why not the retooled A6M5c? Maybe the A6M5c was never produced with one? Edited February 8, 2018 by Juggernut Rick Griewski and MikeMaben 2 Link to post Share on other sites
AdamR 846 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 It's the best of all the Hase new-tool kits, IMO, and I've built them all but the Ju-87. Just what a 1/32 aircraft kit should be. LSP_K2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AdamR 846 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Agreed on the boring color schemes. Any color as long as it's green... I love Japanese WW2 fighters, but one of each is pretty much all I want, with almost identical schemes... Too true, alas. You can build '109s until you drop and not run out of interesting schemes. Japanese fighters? You're done after a couple, max. The differences are too minor and subtle to make new builds interesting after that. Link to post Share on other sites
AdamR 846 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I am getting to be a Hasegawa snob, I don't need or want to build all the engine stuff, retractable landing gear, removable panels, etc of a Tamiya, so my Tamiya Zero sits in the closet, and I want the new one. ^^So much this. I have a Tamiya Zero sitting in my closet, too! 😄 Link to post Share on other sites
thierry laurent 6,956 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 A6M = 3 schemes. IJN gray, IJN green, USN captured. Not so simple! You forgot the gray and green combo such as the camouflaged A6M3s based in Rabaul... ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
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