Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero - Tamiya 1/32 scale

[Snowman]

Gorgeously beatiful detail!!

Take your time, you can never rush perfection!!

[Guest]

This office is looking really cool Barry, keep the good work coming

[monica]

very nice work,Barry,liking the look of it,

[flyjoe180]

Great job so far Barry.

[BarryW]

I have progressed the detail painting and 'pit fitted
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Aotake is the Vallejo colour from their IJN set. You lay down a silver metaliser then spray the Aotake over the top.
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The engine, I will be buttoning up the cowl so not much will be seen.
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The prop, some of the anti-glare blue-black need to be painted on the reverse of the blades.
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The I hit a problem unusual for a modern Tammy kit, fit issues. I remember getting the same with the first Zero build. I had a problem fitting the fuse to the wing getting a ridge between the two. I used wet black paint to try to see where the problem was but it was inconclusive. I ended up doing a lot of sanding, adzing, cutting and carving away, frequent test fits and more wet black paint.... here it is during the process...
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White at it the knife slipped and ended up dislodging the pedals, I had a tricky operation to get them stuck back into place. Thick superglue gel was used and after a lot of fiddling around got it into place.
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Not the best of pics, the angle was difficult specially getting it under the light. But as you can see it is in place, eventually.
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Anyway - still not resolved the fit of the fuse to wing but it is nearly there. Hopefully it will be sorted tonight.

[Guest]

Look forward to see.e this one done, was at pearl a few days ago and had the urge to build a few of the Japanese aircraft involved.

[Guest]

Excellent work Barry. Looking really good so far!

Good luck with the wings.

[BarryW]

Well I got a satisfactory result last night getting the fuse and wing attached. Just a little Mr Dissolved Putty and it will be a perfect join...
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[papa 695]

Cracking work Barry, and like you say a little strange having a fit issue with a modern Tamiya kit.

[flyjoe180]

Looks good so far Barry. Good work on the unexpected wing join.

[Guest]

Another great build thread Barry mate.

[BarryW]

This may be my last update for a little while as I am flying off to Zurich early Saturday.

I have fitted the engine panels, a perfect fit.
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I have also painted some of the fittings, including the undercart ready to decal and finish weathering.
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The windscreen and rear section of glass are masked and fitted. For some reason I have already primed them...a perfect faultless fit
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The gun surrounds have just been pushed in place for now, perfect. They wont need any glue to hold them.

I will be doing a bit of a clean up to get rid of finger grease, sanding rubble etc, then some masking before applying a Stynylrez primer. I probably wont have time to get that done before I go away.

[BarryW]

Well, after a week of excessive drinking and eating up the Rhine on this 1:1 model
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I am back....
Last night I primed the 1/32 model using Stynylrez black primer as I use the 'black basing' method. It has revealed a few very minor flaws to deal with which should be done tonight ready to apply a base coat.
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I love the silky smooth finish with all that beautiful detail brought out....

[tr1ckey66]

Very good progress Barry, this is sure to be a stunner.
Cjheers
Paul

[Guest]

Smooth work Barry!!