Reini78 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Well, because my dad builds mostly pairs lately, I thought a second Zero besides the A6M3 in surrender scheme would be nice. Decided for the last built Zero type, as far as it is known, only two prototypes were built. DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 making fast progress cockpit tub already done and fuselage closed, Eduard seatbelts used DSC_0005 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr different cowl with the large carburetor air intake DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr there are tanks, bombs and rockets included in the kit, but won´t add any closing the not neccessary holes with plastic rods DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Fast progress! This is another kit I've just scooped on eBay (looking forward to receiving it!), so it's really good to have a how-to thread I'm interested in the prototype schemes, but not sure how the IJN painted prototypes! Looking forward to your next update, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 23 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: I'm interested in the prototype schemes, but not sure how the IJN painted prototypes! Well, at least this one was painted in the standard green over grey. Found two pics online, one already with US markings. https://old-forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/399891-a6m8-model-54-final-produced-a6m-zero/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Hasegawa used their A6M5 fuselage, only the wings are new parts, so the fit wasn´t 100% but nothing really problematic DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr started to paint the engine due to the large spinner you hardly will see anything in the end DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I have this model too, but in 1/72. Its wings are standard Hasegawa parts but perhaps there are more A6M5 versions available in 1/72. The main problem is that this is not believed to be genuine. Side-view drawings (of what veracity?) show the appearance to be much the same as earlier late Zeros, but with a larger cowling and built up ahead of the cockpit with no fuselage guns. This would seem to be more representative of any production aircraft, but just possibly the model represents a prototype? Maybe. Prototype aircraft were initially overall orange, changing later in the war by the addition of green on the uppersurface. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Just looked into a 1/48 Hasegawa A6M7 kit in our stash, the 8 kit is the same as the 7, also the wings with the reenforcements. They only added a new cowl and spinner. Well, the model looks like the real thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 The model looks like the photograph. Photographs never lie... Sadly, after this length of time it seems unlikely that any better information will appear. In the mean time, if anyone knows of a slightly overscale "1/72" A6M5 and is open to offers, get in touch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, Graham Boak said: The model looks like the photograph. Photographs never lie... Sadly, after this length of time it seems unlikely that any better information will appear. In the mean time, if anyone knows of a slightly overscale "1/72" A6M5 and is open to offers, get in touch. That´s correct, photos and the internet never lie 😆 Yes, we modellers can only use the info that´s available. I also doubt that more info will pop up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Reini78 said: the internet never lie Apparently, Abraham Lincoln said that - I read it on Facebook recently 1 hour ago, Graham Boak said: Prototype aircraft were initially overall orange, changing later in the war by the addition of green on the uppersurface. Thanks, Graham - that should make for something a little different! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: Apparently, Abraham Lincoln said that - I read it on Facebook recently Thanks, Graham - that should make for something a little different! Cheers, Mark My dad built a Zero trainer a few years back, the orange definitely stands out in every vitrine or shelf 😁 DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0009 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Great paint work, lovely constant colour great finish. Very nice. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 43 minutes ago, Reini78 said: My dad built a Zero trainer a few years back, the orange definitely stands out in every vitrine or shelf 😁 That's a fantastic build - I must have missed it somehow, so I'm off to look for it now - and as Pete says, a great finish. Cheers, Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, 2996 Victor said: That's a fantastic build - I must have missed it somehow, so I'm off to look for it now - and as Pete says, a great finish. Cheers, Mark if you haven´t already found it, here you go 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Reini78 said: if you haven´t already found it, here you go Thanks - I found it literally as notification of your post came up! I should really be working, but I'm going to read the build thread instead Cheers and thanks again, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 horizontal control surfaces added had to use some filler in the wing root areas DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr engine and cowl joined DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 underside painted with Tamiya XF-12 JN Grey DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 and upperside painted with Gunze H59 IJN Green DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 19, 2023 Author Share Posted August 19, 2023 painted the yellow wing leading edges DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr cowl painted with AK 3rd Generation IJN Q1 Anti-Glare Blue-Black DSC_0008 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0009 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr prop and main landing gear painted DSC_0010 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0011 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 20, 2023 Author Share Posted August 20, 2023 started with the decals DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Fantastic progress - this is looking great with the camo on. Those Gunze colours look rather nice - I might have to invest in a few more of their Japanese colours. Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 some more progress DSC_0001 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 and decals done DSC_0005 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0006 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0007 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 oilpaint wash done DSC_0002 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr DSC_0003 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 if info is true, with Mitsubishi built Zeros, the area after the seat under the canopy was painted like the cowl with blue-black DSC_0004 by grimreaper110, auf Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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