czaralko Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Hello All Seems like Fine Molds will finally release their 1/72 A6M Zero as a stand alone kit https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10605699 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggy4u Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Wow , that took a long time ! Quite expensive too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Precisely what advantage does it has over the tamiya kit which imo is one of the greatest 72nd scale kit ever made ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czaralko Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Basuroy said: Precisely what advantage does it has over the tamiya kit which imo is one of the greatest 72nd scale kit ever made ? Advantages? I am not sure, they both were similar to each other, in the Finemolds you could put the flaps down, have an option for the cooling flaps to be open and the wings could be folded for carrier purposes. These models are earlier versions of the type 21, so i dont think they have been kitted in 1/72 yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 And compared to Airfix? /André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czaralko Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Andre B said: And compared to Airfix? /André I've never seen the Airfix in person, so I would not be able to comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Basuroy said: Precisely what advantage does it has over the tamiya kit which imo is one of the greatest 72nd scale kit ever made ? The upcoming Fine Molds kits are of the prototype Zero as well as the Type 11 Zero. Both types have never been kitted before in this scale ( except for the rare A+V resin kit or Gartex/Hasegawa resin+plastic combo kit of the Prototype). The Type 11 was used in china & is the forebear of the type 21 that was used in Pearl Harbor. Type 11 has a slightly different rear canopy and an airvent (?) in the wing. The engine exhaust pipe was also located on a different cowling flap. Probably some other minor bits and pieces too (wing weights, IIRC ?). Might be some differences in the wing panels too but don't quote me on that. I'm looking forward to this 2-in-1 FineMolds set. If it's anything like their Type 21 & A6M3, these 2 upcoming kits will be awesomely detailed. For a review of the Type 21: http://www.hyperscale.com/2007/reviews/kits/a6m2zerofinemolds72bg_1.htm EDIT: Correction: In 1/72, Type 11 was kitted by Hasegawa but I have that kit & I believe it was one of the later Type 11s with the later rear canopy that was fitted to all the later variants of the Zero: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10000678 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10192847 Yes, the Fine Molds set is expensive but IMHO, you get your money's worth when it comes to details. Judging by their other Zero variants, I've never seen such fine details in a 1/72 kit. No aftermarket stuff needed. Edited April 11, 2019 by Jackman 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warhawk Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Andre B said: And compared to Airfix? /André IMHO, Airfix new-tool has panel lines that are too deep, and canopy that is too thick (with frames too pronounced). FM and Tamiya produce much finer replicas with the same amount of effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) Source: http://www.finemolds.co.jp/2019SHS-new.html Release expected in July 2019. Source: https://www.facebook.com/finemolds.co.jp/posts/2142879765826349 V.P. Edited April 22, 2019 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 19 hours ago, oggy4u said: Wow , that took a long time ! Quite expensive too . 8 hours ago, Jackman said: Yes, the Fine Molds set is expensive but IMHO, you get your money's worth when it comes to details. Judging by their other Zero variants, I've never seen such fine details in a 1/72 kit. No aftermarket stuff needed. Is it really so expensive, considering "it" is actually "they" - two kits in one box for $36 US works out to (now I did this without my calculator, so please bear with me...) 18 simoleons apiece? Pretty good for a kit that's spoken of as highly as this one seems to be, I think. I'd buy a dozen at that price if someone released an equally-good 1/72 kit of <insert name of any WWII Russian fighter aircraft here but especially Yak-9 or Yak-1b>. John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Remember this is Britmodeller: a single-engined fighter that costs more than 2 shillings is overpriced. (That's 10p in modern dosh.) 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 22 hours ago, Andre B said: And compared to Airfix? /André Airfix is missing the fact that the cowl is bulged when seen in plan view, that's the only significant error 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 15 hours ago, warhawk said: IMHO, Airfix new-tool has panel lines that are too deep, and canopy that is too thick (with frames too pronounced). FM and Tamiya produce much finer replicas with the same amount of effort. I tought that the canopy was rather crisp according reviews I read. Also mentioned here at Britmodeller. Looks that this demands a double "double build" with those two kits from Finemolds, the Tamiya kit and the Airfix kit... Cheers / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) Source: https://hlj.com/shizuoka-hobby-show-2019-sneak-peek?utm_source=HobbyLink+Japan+Newsletter&utm_campaign Quote Fine Molds is ready to impress with their new kit celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first flight of the Zero-class Fighter! The kit includes parts to build two Zero Fighters, the Prototype 12-shi and Model 11, both featuring newly molded parts to accurately recreate these historical fighters. They're a must-have for any fan of the Zero, and we can't wait to see them in person at the show. https://hlj.com/1-72-scale-ijn-12-shi-carrier-based-fighter-zero-fighter-model-11-2-aircraft-set-fnmfp-34 V.P. Edited April 12, 2019 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) I've been considering hacking up a Hasegawa kit to do the prototype, so I'll definitely get this boxing. I already have the A6M3 magazine version of the FM kit and it is very nice, a bit more detail than the Tamiya kit but slightly less refined panel lines. Both kits are in a different league from the Airfix kit, and I would rate the Hasegawa higher than the Airfix kit as well since the panel lines are much better and it can be had at a similar price. Tamiya and FM are more expensive but you get what you pay for. One thing I will say for the Airfix kit is that it builds very well. It's a pity Airfix have increased their prices so much, when it was a released a few years back the Series 1 boxing was only 6 quid and at that price it is a great buy. I recently got one at Aldi for a fiver, great value for money. Edited April 25, 2019 by sroubos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Release expected in July 2019. Sprues Source: https://www.facebook.com/finemolds.co.jp/posts/2154919321289060 V.P. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominikS Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Comparing this sprues to FM's original A6M2b the older brother looks much, muuuuch better. This new one looks rather poor (interestingly no cockpit parts yet). I wonder what will it be like. But let's wait for A6M2a and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 A Shizuoka 2019 Source: https://www.facebook.com/finemolds.co.jp/photos/pcb.2166814056766253/2166813800099612/?type=3&theater V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Source: https://hobby.dengeki.com/event/755648/ V.P. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Source: https://www.facebook.com/hobbyland.osaka/photos/a.2253464838073537/2253472928072728/?type=3&theater V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/finemolds.co.jp/posts/2235277076586617 Released: http://www.finemolds.co.jp/FP/FP34.html V.P. Edited January 28, 2020 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) In box pictures album - https://www.facebook.com/pg/Tom-KzK-1916212241991458/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2493348354277841 V.P. Edited November 5, 2019 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) The finesse of Japanese panel lines (they have been making them like so for some 40 years) remains elusive dream for IBG, Airfix and likes. Edited November 5, 2019 by MarkoZG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Looks like a stunning kit and I want it now. Now where's that money tree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 (edited) Re-released ??? - contain 2 kits - ref. FP34 - Mitsubishi A6M1 Zero prototype & A6M2a Zero Model 11 http://www.finemolds.co.jp/FP/FP34.html Source: https://www.facebook.com/finemolds.co.jp/posts/2672748862839434 V.P. Edited January 28, 2020 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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