LSP_Kevin Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 After 2 years of on-and-off slog, I've finally finished rebuilding my old Revell Zero (check out the build thread for all the gory details). Apologies for the image-intensive post. Thanks for looking! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sterling job there! What a great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Awesome build Kev ! Well done on a most difficult and challenging project. This is one to put in the showcase ! Cheers Vaughn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) Looks pretty cool Kev. One thing though (not trying to be hyper critical, just noticed because I'm in the middle of the A6M2), you apparently forgot the lights on the wing tops; two green, two red. I too intend to tackle the old Revell Zeke one of these days for nostalgia sake; this was the very first kit I ever had in 1/32, when I was roughly 12 years old. Thoughts of this kit in my young hands certainly takes me be back to a better time. I have been re-acquiring old model boxes off and on for several years now. Edited November 1, 2009 by Typhoonattack1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Excellent build Kev! It's a very lovely looking Zero! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre F-86 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Very Not Bad for recycling a beat up old warhorse! You did a beautiful job on rebuilding this, and your experience has come a long way since the first time you laid mitts on this one. It will look great in your display case. Well done Sabre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks fellas! Looks pretty cool Kev. One thing though (not trying to be hyper critical, just noticed because I'm in the middle of the A6M2), you apparently forgot the lights on the wing tops; two green, two red. Well, I didn't really forget them, I just got...lazy. I still might pull it out and try to add them, as I worked up an idea or two as to how, but I still might get...lazy. I'm pretty sure my kit came in the same box as the one you show! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks fellas! Well, I didn't really forget them, I just got...lazy. I still might pull it out and try to add them, as I worked up an idea or two as to how, but I still might get...lazy. I'm pretty sure my kit came in the same box as the one you show! Kev Czech master makes lights in various colors, so did another company whose name eludes me. Some of the larger 1/48 lights work OK for smaller 1/32 lights. Just a thought. http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=CZ0012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Czech master makes lights in various colors, so did another company whose name eludes me. Some of the larger 1/48 lights work OK for smaller 1/32 lights. Just a thought. http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=CZ0012 Thanks for the tip on the lights Kevin - something to remember for next time. In the meantime, I've pulled the model out again and decided to have a bash at representing the lights: I think they look (just barely) acceptable. The Revell kit provides some raised detail for the lights, so I painted them silver, and then built up a bit of a convex shape with white glue. Once that was dry (enough), I painted them with clear red and green respectively. They're a bit sloppy close up, but will pass muster at a glance. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolf Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Cool ! neat save Kev. I wasn't aware of those lights so after seeing this I pulled out the Doyusha kit and it has them. Thanks ! Vaughn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Neat result Kev ! 'nother proof taht you can get very nice results out of those old kits...for a (small) fraction of the price of today's state-of-the-art kits ! Well done ! Hubert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Good job Kev. after the cobwebs cleared I remembered that the other company that made nav lights was called Premier. They're very handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 That's a great build/rebuild you have there, rebuilt a few of mine and it's amazing how satisfying it can be, nice job on the lights I would have been far too lazy ! Cheers Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Fantastic build Kevin! What a beauty. The open panel is a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spads57 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Kevin, It was a long haul ' but what excellent results.OUTSTANDING Zero my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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