Uncarina Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 4 hours ago, Furie said: Happy New Year to you Tom, and nice topic digging! I know absolutely nothing about "Zero", but yours looks superb! The colors are magnificent and I'm speechless at the precision of the engraving on this model... I can't wait to see what happens next! Thank you Denis! I’ve used the Nicholas Millman PDF “Painting the Early Zero-Sen” as a main reference, and I agree about the kit: I marvel every time I look at the surface detail. 4 hours ago, MikeMaben said: Thanks! 3 hours ago, dennismcc said: Looking good, no superb would be a better choice of wording. Cheers Dennis Thank you Dennis! Cheers, Tom Fanes and dennismcc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 Not a big update, but I spent a few minutes making my markings masks: I used the Eduard "Tora, Tora, Tora" decals for reference, and I'll be using their stencils. Cheers, Tom nmayhew, Landrotten Highlander, mc65 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 ...And another update for today: legs! Yesterday I realized that I started this build in 2017, making it my oldest SOD rescue so far, so I am pleased to be making progress. Since no one currently makes wheels for the A6M2* I used the Eduard A6M5 wheelset and sanded off the tread. Per Ryan's Tweak List I painted the lower part of the landing gear and covers in the Amber J3 main color while the oleos and upper struts are gloss black. Next up will be applying masks and painting the markings. Cheers, Tom *MDC has had a set but I tried purchasing them without success a few years ago. dennismcc, Rocat, Out2gtcha and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Great to see this one sailing to the finish line, Tom! One little confusion on my side regarding the colour of the landing gear: As far as I understood the Tweak List, only the small trapezoid thigy connecting the gear to the cover should be Amber. The lower part of the strut should be black? I think, there were pictures with the lower strut in black, as well. Cheers, Joachim Madmax, Out2gtcha and Uncarina 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 That is looking wonderful Tom! Gosh, when one sees the delicate surface details of the kit under a coat of AS-12 you really have to marvel at what Mr Tamiya created in this model. You are doing it great justice, and you have nailed the shade of 'grey'. 4 hours ago, Fanes said: Great to see this one sailing to the finish line, Tom! One little confusion on my side regarding the colour of the landing gear: As far as I understood the Tweak List, only the small trapezoid thigy connecting the gear to the cover should be Amber. The lower part of the strut should be black? I think, there were pictures with the lower strut in black, as well. Cheers, Joachim Good catch Joachim - I believe you have understood it correctly... Uncarina and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 7 hours ago, Fanes said: Great to see this one sailing to the finish line, Tom! One little confusion on my side regarding the colour of the landing gear: As far as I understood the Tweak List, only the small trapezoid thigy connecting the gear to the cover should be Amber. The lower part of the strut should be black? I think, there were pictures with the lower strut in black, as well. Cheers, Joachim Thank you Joachim! From the Tweak List: Section 35 The oleo torque links H2 and H3 can be painted either black or aluminum. The roughly rectangular piece moulded as part of the lower landing gear and to which the lower wheel well cover is attached should not be painted black but is actually painted in the same colour as the rest of the plane’s exterior. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 2 hours ago, Madmax said: That is looking wonderful Tom! Gosh, when one sees the delicate surface details of the kit under a coat of AS-12 you really have to marvel at what Mr Tamiya created in this model. You are doing it great justice, and you have nailed the shade of 'grey'. Good catch Joachim - I believe you have understood it correctly... Max I am humbled by your remarks, especially considering that it was your original work that inspired me! Regarding the strut colors, please see the previous comment from the Tweak List. Cheers, Tom Madmax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Now that I reflect on your observations Joachim, I realized that I have been interpreting the “roughly rectangular piece” to be the entire lower strut since it has a rectangular cross section, and not just the part that attaches to the door. Cheers, Tom Madmax, Out2gtcha and Fanes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Yup, you got it Tom! Pictures are easier to interpret than words, so here is one to illustrate the point for anyone else who is interested. Excuse the hijack Tom... Fanes, Out2gtcha and Uncarina 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 (edited) Thank you Max! And thanks to you and Joachim both for getting me back on track. I’ll make that fix today. By the way, here’s a great reference I just found for anyone interested in modeling the Type 21 Reisen: https://www.ipmsottawa.com/files/A6M2_Guide_Low_Tagaya_F.pdf Cheers, Tom Edited January 8 by Uncarina Fanes and MikeMaben 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 This is really coming together nicely, Tom. Keep up the great work! John Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 8 minutes ago, mywifehatesmodels said: This is really coming together nicely, Tom. Keep up the great work! John Thank you John, I appreciate your support! Not long now, and it'll feel great finishing a seven year build. Cheers, Tom MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 54 minutes ago, Uncarina said: Thank you John, I appreciate your support! Not long now, and it'll feel great finishing a seven year build. Cheers, Tom Don't feel bad. I have this habit of either finishing a model in a few weeks, or a few years, to infinity. John Uncarina and Shoggz 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 After masking, painting, touching up, applying touch ups to the touch ups, I've added the major markings: This last photo really demonstrates the virtue of masks vs. decals. Besides being easier to correct, painted markings complement the surface detail vs. obscuring it, and this is really demonstrated with the Tamiya kits. Moving forward, I'll be working on the propellors, canopy, and stencils. Cheers, Tom Paulpk, Out2gtcha, Rocat and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 This is fantastic Tom and so close to the finish! Think my oldest SOS build is 2017 vintage as,well which I really need to get back k on the bench sometime soon. Regards. Andy Uncarina and spyrosjzmichos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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