russ c Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Hi Everyone, After much pondering of how to finish the 2nd half of my Zero Dual Combo, finally decided on this one....... ....mainly because of the interesting paint/scheme, so I thought I better share a few pic`s My 2nd attempt at Eduards 1/48, A6M2 Zero kit Finished to represent an aircraft of the 261st Kokutai, Saipan, 1944 It`s not clear from resources or the decal sheet (H-Models Decals HMD48055) as to whether the paint was a serious attempt at camouflage.. ...or some odd weathering effect or what the second camo` colour would have been. Anyway, OOB, just added ignition harness, brake pipes and aerial wire The H-Models Decals were no trouble and went on really well Hope you enjoy my attempt, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Well Russ, another artistic performance! Well done paintjob on this faded green. Nice picture too as always. Cheers Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armorrich Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I'm with Andy...nice build and photography too!!! Cheers...Rich 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Nice Job Russ! The 261st had an interesting but short life during the battle in and around Saipan. Even arming them as bombers for anti-ship attacks. This is mine in 1/18 scale. Same bird in this original photo on Saipan. All the intell guys seemed particularly interested, but why? Even tagged for further study. See antenna. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Very nice Zero with such an effectively faded paint scheme that doesn't consist of a silver finish showing through. It is weathered, but not to the point of looking sand blasted. Just so well done. And your photography really enhances the presentation of this kit. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François Escudé Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Hi Russ, very nice one again , like very much your paint job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 That's another beauty, Russ. Excellent work!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIBSWAT Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I'm with georgeusa, that faded/worn green effect is brilliantly done, really like it, great build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 6 hours ago, CMSCHLOM said: Nice Job Russ! The 261st had an interesting but short life during the battle in and around Saipan. Even arming them as bombers for anti-ship attacks. This is mine in 1/18 scale. Same bird in this original photo on Saipan. All the intell guys seemed particularly interested, but why? Even tagged for further study. See antenna. Thanks, possibly they`re contemplating whether it`s a serious attempt at camouflage or some odd weathering weathering effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Another masterpiece Russ. I really like how you weathered this one with uncanny precision. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Arigato gozaimasu Russ san for a neat Zeke! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 4 hours ago, Zigomar said: Arigato gozaimasu Russ san for a neat Zeke! Cheers! Thank you very much too Jean ( yeah I looked it up 🙂) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Another corker. Beautifully done. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 I agree with Andy's comment, good stuff Russ! Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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