hworth18 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Cockpit is complete, I like to add pilot figures, so the box pilot has been assembled and installed. I inserted the cockpit from underneath the fuselage as per the instructions. I have to say that this new tooled Zero kit really is a feat of engineering. It's been a joy so far to assemble and everything has been so smooth so far. (The cowl is not glued in yet so I can add the gunsight.) I have one question that I am not sure about. I was under the impression that the gear well would be that metallic blue/green color but Hasegawa says it should be IJN Gray? Is this correct? Edited January 2, 2023 by hworth18 BradG, Sasha As, denders and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 14 hours ago, Rick Griewski said: This is looking great. Your cockpit pops out at the eye. (The Holiday crush is over so I better get my Zero build moving.) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 For Mitsubishi built aircraft, the main wheel wells will be the underside (J3 SP) color. Nakajima built A6M’s will have aotake in the main wheel wells. Greg W and hworth18 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 You're a building machine, Harry! Beautiful work. Cheers, Damian hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, Juggernut said: For Mitsubishi built aircraft, the main wheel wells will be the underside (J3 SP) color. Nakajima built A6M’s will have aotake in the main wheel wells. Thanks!! I wasn't sure and I wanted to get that somewhat right..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, D.B. Andrus said: You're a building machine, Harry! Beautiful work. Cheers, Damian Haha Thanks Damian, I don't know about that, but this kit is just falling together. VERY, VERY Tamiyaesq and one of the best/easiest Hasegawa kits I've ever built. But I've probably just jinxed myself..lol Edited January 2, 2023 by hworth18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Love the figure painting. Wow. Welcome to LSP and thank you for sharing your first build with us. hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Troy Molitor said: Love the figure painting. Wow. Welcome to LSP and thank you for sharing your first build with us. Thanks! I don't consider myself much of a figure painter, but I try.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Hi h , does the pilot come with the kit ? Lookin' good hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Looking good Harry, well done pilot figure! Ernest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 6 hours ago, MikeMaben said: Hi h , does the pilot come with the kit ? Lookin' good Thanks!! Yes, the pilot is included. It also comes with a "gear up" option. I was tempted to make this an in-flight model, but I think I'll keep it grounded. MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Greif8 said: Looking good Harry, well done pilot figure! Ernest Thanks Ernest! This kit has been a real treat so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I just noticed you’re building a Zeke off the Junyo in June of 1944. Not many, if any of these survived the Turkey shoot. hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 10 hours ago, Juggernut said: I just noticed you’re building a Zeke off the Junyo in June of 1944. Not many, if any of these survived the Turkey shoot. Good to know, I hadn't read the history of this aircraft. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 29 minutes ago, hworth18 said: Good to know, I hadn't read the history of this aircraft. Thanks!! I gotta clarify a little bit further... The Mariana's Turkey Shoot (Battle of the Philippine Sea) saw most of the 652nd air group shot down but the zero's did slightly better, not losing as many as the torpedo and dive bombers. The unit was disbanded after the battle though. REFERENCE: 652nd Kokutai hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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