Eduard 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Type 21

[AliGauld]

I can't recommend this kit highly enough.

I only had to use smears of filler in a couple of places and that was probably down to operator error.

 

Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey.

Painted with Mission Models Mitsubishi Interior Green, Anti-Glare Blue Black WWII Cowl, AK Real Colors IJN J3 Amber Grey, Mr. Color IJN Red (IJN Roundel), Tamiya Nato Black, Flat Aluminium Rubber Black, Flat White, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Dark Iron, Gun Metal, Xttreme Metals Polished Aluminium, ColourCoats Propeller Brown and Light Blue

 

Washed with Flory Dark Dirt, Citadel Agrax Earthshade and Seraphim Sepia.

Oils used Rowney Graduate Burnt Sienna and Abteilung 502 Starship Filth

Finished with Windsor & Newton Satin Varnish and Alclad Aqua Gloss.

 

WIP Here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Biggles87]

Very nice, was there a WIP?

 

John. 🇺🇦

[AliGauld]

1 minute ago, Biggles87 said:

Very nice, was there a WIP?

 

John. 🇺🇦

Thanks so much.

Yes there was and I forgot to put it in the post.

 

It's here.

 

Sorry about that.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

 

[Ngantek]

Looks fantastic as always. This one is right up my street: the type 21 in Hiryu blue is just about the best looking Zero I think,  and you've got that 'tidy but real' weathering down beautifully on this one. The texture and finish of the grey green looks perfect to me; I can't obviously tell that it's pre-shaded, but there's really nice 'natural variation' look, so I think you got it just right. I'm sure learned people will have more sensible views, but the AK amber grey looks, despite its name, really nice. Great first deployment of the Silhouette cutter too! And to boot, the painting and masking of the canopy looks razor sharp. You've turned out a blinder with this one.

Cheers,

Andy

 

 

[AliGauld]

5 minutes ago, Ngantek said:

Looks fantastic as always. This one is right up my street: the type 21 in Hiryu blue is just about the best looking Zero I think,  and you've got that 'tidy but real' weathering down beautifully on this one. The texture and finish of the grey green looks perfect to me; I can't obviously tell that it's pre-shaded, but there's really nice 'natural variation' look, so I think you got it just right. I'm sure learned people will have more sensible views, but the AK amber grey looks, despite its name, really nice. Great first deployment of the Silhouette cutter too! And to boot, the painting and masking of the canopy looks razor sharp. You've turned out a blinder with this one.

Cheers,

Andy

 

 

Thanks Andy,

I tried to keep everything as subtle as possible and I think I got away with it.

This is one of those kits that I would build again.

I really had a blast

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Zigomar]

Neatly executed! Pictures could be enlightened to more appreciate the subtilities of your work. best regards.

[AliGauld]

17 minutes ago, Zigomar said:

Neatly executed! Pictures could be enlightened to more appreciate the subtilities of your work. best regards.

Thanks very much,

I'm still learning how best to photograph my builds.

I will keep trying though.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[DaveH]

Now that is very nice.... lovely job...

 

DaveH

[bigbadbadge]

Looks great Alistair,  you have done a cracking job on the paint and weathering too.  Great work

Chris

[AliGauld]

11 minutes ago, DaveH said:

Now that is very nice.... lovely job...

 

DaveH

Thanks Very much.

 

9 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said:

Looks great Alistair,  you have done a cracking job on the paint and weathering too.  Great work

Chris

Thanks Chris that is very kind of you.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Zigomar]

1 hour ago, AliGauld said:

Thanks very much,

I'm still learning how best to photograph my builds.

I will keep trying though.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

In your case, some more light is need on your model. Special lamp stands with the proper daylight bulbs will greatly improve the definition of your pics, allowing you to use the higher aperture of your lens, f.28 to 35, using all the depth of field you can use, to get all the details in a very neat caption.

[AliGauld]

1 minute ago, Zigomar said:

In your case, some more light is need on your model. Special lamp stands with the proper daylight bulbs will greatly improve the definition of your pics, allowing you to use the higher aperture of your lens, f.28 to 35, using all the depth of field you can use, to get all the details in a very neat caption.

Thanks I'll give that a try.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[corsaircorp]

Delightful Zero Alistair !!

Congratulations Man !!

Now, it will just be more difficult to let this kit on the LHS stash.....

I really enjoyed yhe WiP too.

Well done sir !!

Sincerely.

CC

[Samuraiwarrior]

Hi Alistair, 

That is a fine looking Zero, nicely finished with just the right amount of weathering to give it that real look. 

Hope mine turns out half as good as yours. 

Thanks for sharing 

Kevin 

[AliGauld]

1 hour ago, corsaircorp said:

Delightful Zero Alistair !!

Congratulations Man !!

Now, it will just be more difficult to let this kit on the LHS stash.....

I really enjoyed yhe WiP too.

Well done sir !!

Sincerely.

CC

Thanks so much CC.

It is a wonderfully engineered kit and a blast to build.

Glad that you enjoyed it.

 

53 minutes ago, Samuraiwarrior said:

Hi Alistair, 

That is a fine looking Zero, nicely finished with just the right amount of weathering to give it that real look. 

Hope mine turns out half as good as yours. 

Thanks for sharing 

Kevin 

Thanks very much.

I tried to make the effects subtle and for once Mr. Heavy-Handed here just about pulled it off.

I'm sure that yours will be miles better.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[MACALAIN]

21 hours ago, AliGauld said:

I can't recommend this kit highly enough.

I only had to use smears of filler in a couple of places and that was probably down to operator error.

 

Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey.

Painted with Mission Models Mitsubishi Interior Green, Anti-Glare Blue Black WWII Cowl, AK Real Colors IJN J3 Amber Grey, Mr. Color IJN Red (IJN Roundel), Tamiya Nato Black, Flat Aluminium Rubber Black, Flat White, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Dark Iron, Gun Metal, Xttreme Metals Polished Aluminium, ColourCoats Propeller Brown and Light Blue

 

Washed with Flory Dark Dirt, Citadel Agrax Earthshade and Seraphim Sepia.

Oils used Rowney Graduate Burnt Sienna and Abteilung 502 Starship Filth

Finished with Windsor & Newton Satin Varnish and Alclad Aqua Gloss.

 

WIP Here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Very nice.

 

Alain

[AliGauld]

44 minutes ago, MACALAIN said:

Very nice.

 

Alain

Thanks Very Much,

Most kind.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[georgeusa]

Thanks for letting us know about the ease and fun of building the Eduard kit.  I have some of the overtrees of this version.  Love the restrained weathering and paint job.  Great all around.  Thanks for sharing.

[AliGauld]

34 minutes ago, georgeusa said:

Thanks for letting us know about the ease and fun of building the Eduard kit.  I have some of the overtrees of this version.  Love the restrained weathering and paint job.  Great all around.  Thanks for sharing.

Thanks very much for your kind comment.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Bertie McBoatface]

That's a very professional looking job. Well done 😁

[TonyOD]

Beautiful job, was a pleasure to see it come together.

[Winded Penguin]

3 hours ago, TonyOD said:

Beautiful job, was a pleasure to see it come together.

This ...👍

[AliGauld]

5 hours ago, Bertie McBoatface said:

That's a very professional looking job. Well done 😁

Thanks Very Much.

 

4 hours ago, TonyOD said:

Beautiful job, was a pleasure to see it come together.

Thanks so much,

Glad you enjoyed it.

 

1 hour ago, Winded Penguin said:

This ...👍

Many Thanks,

I had a blast and am glad you enjoyed it.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[mark.au]

At the risk of repetition, I think you’ve struck the right balance of craft and realism on this one Alistair.  Lovely job.

[AliGauld]

21 hours ago, mark.au said:

At the risk of repetition, I think you’ve struck the right balance of craft and realism on this one Alistair.  Lovely job.

Thanks Mark that is very kind when you consider that I nicked your ideas for the control surfaces. 

Thanks for all your support through it.

 

Cheers,

Alistair