Peter Marshall Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Started this last weekend - Building OOB apart from some Radub belts In a complete shock, work starts with the fuselage for a change, but then moves on the cockpit. I've got as far as doing the floor and sides so far - next is the rear bulkhead and the instrument panel Peter 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Nice work. I built one of these a year or so ago, a bit tricky in places but i'm sure you won't have any trouble. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Very good start Peter. You've made a nice job of the detail in the cockpit. I remember Nick's Zero. Very nice it was too. Joe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Great project and work so far Peter! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I did the A6M5 a few years ago and enjoyed every second; it's a tremendous kit. You are off to a great start and I trust you will enjoy it too, Excellent start with the cockpit! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Today's work - the pilot's seat and rear bulkhead Due to encounters with the carpet monster ended up using the kit vinyl belts as some of the radub PE pinged off into oblivion. Finally fitted into place with the rest of the cockpit Peter 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Peter, Great job on the cockpit I think we all have a monster lurking somewhere in our carpet I know I do and it comes out when your not looking !! I have always fancied one of these and do it as a well worn airframe so I will pull up a chair to follow your progress Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Today's work - first up the instrument panel Then fitted the panel to the main cockpit tub Next the engine firewall, and the fuel tank and oil tank Add the two MG's Finally add the tub to the fuselage Peter 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Looks good! Lots of detail in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 That looks really good nice details. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Excellent progress! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Lovely paintwork on your cockpit tub Peter. It looks lovely and busy. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Wow there is some great detail in that kit, looks like it will turn out to be a bit of a beast! Cracking work with the painting of all that lovely details Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Peter, EXEMPLARY detailed workmanship ... The cockpit et al is a looker..TOP NOTCH build so far.. keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Bit more done today - first made up the elevators and rudder - all workable, slight blob of glue got away from me so needed a small smear of Mr Surfacer 1200 Then moved onto the wing - the oil cooler and the working U/C doors The working parts are nice, but fiddly and take time but it's all part of the fun. Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyel Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 This is lovely to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 This is looking good. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Today's exploits in the shed - fun and games with a few springs, bent wires and recalcitrant plastic. However once done ended up with a completed wheel well complete with working retraction. Open Closed Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Millman Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Rear cockpit decking was blue-black like the cowling not the interior colour and if it is going to be a Pearl Harbor bird all were MItsubishi built with the wheel wells painted in the external amber grey colour. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Rear cockpit decking was blue-black like the cowling not the interior colour and if it is going to be a Pearl Harbor bird all were MItsubishi built with the wheel wells painted in the external amber grey colour. Nick Thanks - easy fix, just going on the Tamiya instructions but happy to be corrected. Yes it will be a Pearl Harbour bird, from Zuikaku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Millman Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Undercarriage details for a Mitsubishi-built A6M2:- Wheel wells and wheel covers (both sides) all airframe colour. Retracting yoke on inner doors is gloss black. Wheel struts gloss black with bright silver chrome oleos. Torque links painted aluminium. Wheel hubs painted aluminium. Tailwheel assembly airframe colour.Tail wheel well aotake - can't recall whether Tamiya include the canvas "boot" which was dark green or black. Tail hook gloss black front mounting and hook, shaft either aotake or airframe colour. One other detail that often gets missed is that whilst the propeller blades were polished natural metal with very dark brown painted rear faces the spinner was painted aluminium over red-brown primer. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Undercarriage details for a Mitsubishi-built A6M2:- Wheel wells and wheel covers (both sides) all airframe colour. Retracting yoke on inner doors is gloss black. Wheel struts gloss black with bright silver chrome oleos. Torque links painted aluminium. Wheel hubs painted aluminium. Tailwheel assembly airframe colour.Tail wheel well aotake - can't recall whether Tamiya include the canvas "boot" which was dark green or black. Tail hook gloss black front mounting and hook, shaft either aotake or airframe colour. One other detail that often gets missed is that whilst the propeller blades were polished natural metal with very dark brown rear faces the spinner was painted aluminium over red-brown primer. Nick Thanks a lot for that lot - very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Where did you get the instrument decals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Where did you get the instrument decals? They are part of the kit - they fit on the back of the clear parts for the instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Ah ok. Other then DMC who else has 1/32 scale Japanese WW2 instrument decals? Edited November 29, 2015 by hacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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