dodgem37 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 I like that. Great presentation. Odd to me the blue band isn't a complete circle. No yellow recognition either. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 OK I must ask what is the story behind the aft fuselage colour, I've just googled it but did not get an anwer. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, dennismcc said: OK I must ask what is the story behind the aft fuselage colour, I've just googled it but did not get an anwer. Cheers Dennis Nobody knows. It's just my first Model 11. There are theories about faded color outside of tarpaulin. That wouldn't explain the exact interface in the middle of Hinomaru on the fuselage. Also lighter color from below Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Miloslav1956 said: Nobody knows. It's just my first Model 11. There are theories about faded color outside of tarpaulin. That wouldn't explain the exact interface in the middle of Hinomaru on the fuselage. Also lighter color from below Thanks for that it's jogged a memory in the old brain I remember reading an article about different degrees of paint fading due to the aircraft having tarpaulins draped over them, must find it again as I usually save such articles. Cheers Dennis PS found one http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2008/05/two-tone-zeros-over-china.html Edited September 26, 2020 by dennismcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 3 hours ago, dennismcc said: Thanks for that it's jogged a memory in the old brain I remember reading an article about different degrees of paint fading due to the aircraft having tarpaulins draped over them, must find it again as I usually save such articles. Cheers Dennis PS found one http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2008/05/two-tone-zeros-over-china.html This theory has one crack. Why isn't Hinomaru faded too? Why are the vertical and horizontal surfaces equally faded? How come it faded down the hull? dennismcc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Miloslav1956 said: This theory has one crack. Why isn't Hinomaru faded too? Why are the vertical and horizontal surfaces equally faded? How come it faded down the hull? Yes and sadly we will probably never know but the photos do show the effect. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) The tarp is a fact. It only covers the fuselage to frame 7 and only part way out on each wing. I don’t even think it went as far as the ammo bays on either side. So the wings will be faded as well outside of the area covered by the tarp. Tomorrow, I will scan a couple photo from a book I have showing the fade pattern on the wings and another showing dekes with tarps on them. Edited September 27, 2020 by Juggernut nmayhew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 More info and photos here https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235018807-mitsubishi-a6m2a-zero-greys/ Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) I scanned this image (it's a full spread across two pages). You can see where the fading is on the wings/fuselage (it's actually aft of frame 7) and where the tarp covers. Edited September 27, 2020 by Juggernut TAG, Rick Griewski and Alex 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloslav1956 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Last update. aircare84, LSP_Kevin, scvrobeson and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Just lovely! Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Just lovely! Ain't it just. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Outstanding Miloslav! Did you use the MRP paints for the basic color? And, any idea when they will be released? Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 1 hour ago, aircare84 said: Did you use the MRP paints for the basic color? And, any idea when they will be released? Yes, and yes, please, inquiring minds want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 As usual, modelling perfection, love it Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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