ChuckD Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Hello, all. After ripping through the A-20G in no time flat, I wanted to keep up my momentum... aaaaand, I've been wanting to clear out some of the backlog of kits on my shelf of doom. So, down came this build. I did the cockpit and fuselage probably 2 years ago and it just sat and sat and sat. Every time I'd get it off the shelf, I'd look at those dumb little workable gear legs and gear doors and just nope it right back onto the shelf. This time, I swore I would finish it. Before I start anything new, I'm going to clear out at least 3-5 off the half built kits on the shelf, so here we are. If I ever do this kit again, I'll ignore any and all of the workable toy crap. It just complicates the build and brings no real value if you're doing a static model as I was. Outside of that issue, it was pretty typical Tamiya quality and was generally a decent build. Paints are generally Tamiya, but a custom mix to get it closer to what my eyes see. Cowling is MRP and, aside from an aftermarket seat belt (I no longer recall the manufacturer), it's 100% out of the box. This model represents aircraft X-182 of the No. 3 Kokutai when photographed at Lakunai Airdrome in Rabaul around October of 1942. Previous identity markings were crudely painted over in the field and the new markings added. It had previously been flown by chutaicho Lieutenant Miyano Zenjiro before he left the unit in April of 1942. The fate of this aircraft is unknown. Photo and description all come from Michael Claringbould's Pacific Profiles Vol V. If you're looking for inspiration on a build, they're a fantastic and informative resource. Hope you enjoy! Remember to subscribe and smash that like button or whatever the hell it is those youtubers are saying these days. scvrobeson, TenSeven, Dragon and 33 others 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 It's an awesome looking Zero! What a great weathering job on it Matt ChuckD and Isar 30/07 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Nicely done zero! I find it particularly interesting on your choice of color for the overpainted previous markings. I would've thought that it would've been overpainted using fresh J3SP (which would be darker than the rest of the surrounding paint - fading you know) but the green is a very interesting alternative. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmbock Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Really great looking model! Like the weathering and how the preshading comes out! You managed to bring a difficult color to life in terms of weathering. Hat's off for that! Lutz ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalize Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Beautifully executed. Excellent weathering too. ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Beautiful. Outstanding weathering! ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertD Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Very nice. I think your weathering is just right. ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 18 hours ago, Juggernut said: Nicely done zero! I find it particularly interesting on your choice of color for the overpainted previous markings. I would've thought that it would've been overpainted using fresh J3SP (which would be darker than the rest of the surrounding paint - fading you know) but the green is a very interesting alternative. Well done! Thank you. I was more or less following the colors presented in the Pacific Profiles book. I don't get too hung up on exact paint matches either, so it looked right to my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Great looking example! Thanks for sharing. Rod ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Beautiful work! Well done resurrecting this build with such a great result. Cheers, Tom ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Great stuff, Chuck! Kev ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Nice looking Zero, and very well finished too. I like the paint job and weathering. I'm building a Tamiya A6M5 at the moment, so you've given me some inspiration. Looking forward to see you complete other kits on your shelf of doom. Cheers, Michael ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicciuzzo Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Davvero spettacolare. Ottima colorazione ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckD Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Cicciuzzo said: Davvero spettacolare. Ottima colorazione Grazie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Stambaugh Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Very well done with subtle and effective weathering. Thanks for sharing. ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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