discussion Airfix 1/72 Zero completed

[Guest]

Here's my latest. Strictly speaking, it's not eligible for the SIG part of the forum, as I started it a bit too early. It's the new tool Airfix Zero, built OOB, though I made use of the Eduard canopy mask, and Techmod decals for a Pearl Harbour period aircraft. It's a lovely kit which goes together very easily, and the decals were good too - I know Techmod have had some bad press but these were just fine. Without wanting to lift the lid too much on the can of worms that is Japanese WW2 colours, I based the IJN Grey (or should it be IJN beige?) on the research here: http://modelingmadness.com/earlya6mcolors.htm. The paint used is Vallejo Model Air 'Hemp'.

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[Guest]

Great build there love the panel wash

 

[Guest]

I don't exactly what is it, but the Japanese planes have "something" different at the rest. I like them

Very nice work! Tidy and clean

 

[papa 695]

That looks great Doug

 

[Guest]

Top stuff Doug! Really looks good

 

[flyjoe180]

Beautiful build Doug. There is a lot of mystery and argument over so many colours, but I think you have captured the look nicely on your Zero.

 

[monica]

great build Doug, real like it alot, i do like the jap planes just some think about them that captures me,

and for the colors your done a top job, excellent work

i do agree with Joe, so much mystery with the colors for them,

 

[Guest]

Very clean build Doug !

 

[Guest]

Nice to see a clean Zero

 

[flyjoe180]

Regarding Japanese WW2 colours etc, there is an interesting blog here if anyone feels the desire to research further: http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2008/06/zero-interior-colours.html

 

[Guest]

Great stuff, the panel lines are nicely accentuated

John

 

[Guest]

Absolutely beautiful. Great looking panel lines. Paint is outstanding. I'm starting the Tamiya 1/32 Zero and I can only hope it turns out half as good as this.

Ray

 

[Lee W]

Lovely build, it looks great

Lee

 

[tr1ckey66]

Really beautiful Zero, the finish is excellent.

Cheers

Paul

 

[colin m]

That looks very nice. I'm going to have to try one of these Airfix Zero's.