hworth18 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 I added the wings and rear stabilizers, but progress slowed down with the canopy as it always seems to do. Luckily the Eduard canopy mask #JX-194 came to the rescue and was a perfect fit for the new tool Zero kit. The pics probably don't reflect the fit of this kit, but it really is excellent. MikeMaben, Dpgsbody55, Gazzas and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Nice progress! I almost always use masks to cover my canopies and they have become almost a must for my builds. Ernest Ayovan and hworth18 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Greif8 said: Nice progress! I almost always use masks to cover my canopies and they have become almost a must for my builds. Ernest Thanks!! I am using masks more and more as my skill with an exacto knife and my patience isn't very good anymore. Shaky hands and failing eyes are my worst enemies to the extent that I've given up on ever doing small PE again. Edited January 23, 2023 by hworth18 Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Got the fuselage pre-shaded and the top coat applied. Greif8, LSP_Kevin, Landrotten Highlander and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Forward progress Looks good Harry hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Looking good Harry! I have always liked the dark green of the later IJN aircraft. Ernest hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 This is begining to sway me into making this kit my next build, nice one Cheers Dennis hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) Thanks guys, I'm doing a little experimentation on the paint wear. I sprayed the high wear areas aluminum, then sprayed just enough in some of those spots to give it a "lightly worn" look with the silver showing thru. Just trying it out, so nothing set in stone yet. I prefer my models have a "few missions flown" look to them rather than brand new or completely weathered. I guess I'll see how this turns out. Edited January 30, 2023 by hworth18 Greif8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 6 hours ago, hworth18 said: I prefer my models have a "few missions flown" look to them rather than brand new or completely weathered. +1 hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 15 hours ago, hworth18 said: I prefer my models have a "few missions flown" look to them rather than brand new or completely weathered. +2 hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, MikeMaben said: +2 +3, used but not abused hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Make that a +4! I generally prefer the somewhat worn look to the ready for the scrape pile look or the just off the production lines new minty smell. Ernest hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Looking great so far! I'll be watching with interest, as I just had a Hasegawa A6M5c arrive today. Actually, this GB struck a tone for me and I'm rounding out my Japanese lineup of kits to build (among everything else!). Cheers, John hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hworth18 Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 10 hours ago, mywifehatesmodels said: Looking great so far! I'll be watching with interest, as I just had a Hasegawa A6M5c arrive today. Actually, this GB struck a tone for me and I'm rounding out my Japanese lineup of kits to build (among everything else!). Cheers, John I have the George in my stash to build and I just may pop that one out next. May I ask where you get the profile/plans for the rivets? I see all these great builders riveting their models and I would have absolutely no idea where to start. mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, hworth18 said: May I ask where you get the profile/plans for the rivets? I see all these great builders riveting their models and I would have absolutely no idea where to start. Well, one source is books similar to this one. There are actually 10 books in the series and another series of 4 books which include some of the drawings in the 10 book series. W.W.II Fighters 1/48 Aircraft Design With Precision Drawing M. Minoru Book | eBay Search for "Design for Presision". This particular book contains drawings for the A6M5. I'm not the seller nor am I connected with the seller. You could PM yours truly with an email address, etc. I've been into 3D modeling for quite a few years and have purchased a lot of books containing drawings. There are other books from Mushroom Models Publications, Kagero, etc. too. Of course, my interpretation of the rivets shown on these drawings are that they are just someone else's thoughts on where rivets would be. Dave hworth18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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