Bitzer Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I completed the 1/72 Airfix Zero starter kit. I bought it off eBay for $3 plus shipping. I was a nice kit with the option to fold the wingtips. In comparison to Hasegawa it was a little rough with a little cleanup required and deep panel lines but I think it turned out well. This one depicts AI-102 from the Akagi during the Midway attack. I used Tamiya's XF-12 JN Grey as the base and oils for the weathering. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Very nice indeed. Looks great on the 'deck'. I hadn't realised the kit came with the folding wing tips. It's not in my usual sphere of interest but I think I might have to get one of these based after seeing your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Lovely finish and weathering (and display). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Midway? I thought they were Pearl Harbor markings? Nice model and looks good on the carrier deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitzer Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thanks guys! IanC. The Kate and Zero wore the same warpaint in both battles. The Val went from grey/green to green during the six months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Wonderful build and very realistic. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Excellent build of this lovely kit, guess the most convincing presentation for a Zero is on a wooden aircraft carrier deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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