Brad-M Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Gents, My latest project completed. Tamiya 1/32 A6M5 Type 52 Zero in the markings of a Mitsubishi Type 52 from the 721st Kokutai, Japan 1945. I added the ignition wire and cylinder baffles to the engine, tweaked the carbirator with a few scratch built items. Resin seat with molded on harness, Moskit exhausts, wiring for the various control panels in the cockpit, resin wheels. I reworked the gun sight to represent the type 98 by replacing the reflector glass with clear styrene and adding a filter to the front glass section using Tamiya smoke, I also added an after bead sight and re-arranged the forward cross hair sight. All national markings were airbrushed including the painted out white outer rings with a dark green, tail codes and port side fuselage serial stencil is from Aeromaster. Paints were Tamiya including aluminum undecoat. Photography expertly done by Steve Bamford. Comments welcome. Thanks again to Steve for taking the pics. Thanks for looking. Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heroncreek Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hi Brad, It looks wonderful- it's great seeing these big Tamiya kits not only built, but built so well. Thanks for posting! Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 :( :wacko: :D B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul T Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hey Brad,what can be said about your Zero...you big "show-off".... ;) A most superb job,there is no doubt about that. Could you perhaps tell me what color/colors you used for the prop.? Sincerely; Paul T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Terrific work. Love the weathering and the engine detail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hey Brad,what can be said about your Zero...you big "show-off".... ;) A most superb job,there is no doubt about that. Could you perhaps tell me what color/colors you used for the prop.? Sincerely; Paul T Hi Paul, Thanks very much. Yup I sure can; I used Red-Brown mixed with a bit of dark brown over top of AS-12. Just a couple of drops of the dark brown was all. HTH Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 Thanks everyone for the kind words. Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hawkhornet Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 fantastic wok mate! the weathering looks realy good! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Hey Brad,what can be said about your Zero...you big "show-off".... ;) Show off? He'd be a show off if he took shots of all the awards he won with that kit. But I bet Steve didn't have a wide angle lens to fit them all in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backfire Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Fantastic build Brad! Are the markings painted on or decals? It certainly deserves every award you've won. Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 Fantastic build Brad! Are the markings painted on or decals? It certainly deserves every award you've won.Keith Hi Keith, Just the National Markings (Hinomuru's) were painted. The tail codes markings, stencil and walkways were decals. Cheers and thanks Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 (edited) Hey Brad,what can be said about your Zero...you big "show-off".... Show off? He'd be a show off if he took shots of all the awards he won with that kit. But I bet Steve didn't have a wide angle lens to fit them all in. Thanks Hawkhornet and Gary, Gary, I think the owners of the B-17 and Hind stole the show, plus there were some very nice 1/72 scale aircraft too, and I think your 1/48 Scooter was awesome...for a jet that is ;) Cheers Brad Edited May 31, 2005 by Brad-M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Brad, that's beautiful!!!!!! you just keep getting better. :) Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 Brad,that's beautiful!!!!!! you just keep getting better. :) Stephen Thanks Stephen, Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Migrant Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 Stunning attention to detail, Brad. The engine looks so real. Did I see this model at the RMMC show? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted May 31, 2005 Author Share Posted May 31, 2005 Stunning attention to detail, Brad. The engine looks so real. Did I see this model at the RMMC show? Hi Mike, Not sure you saw mine, but I sure saw your B-17G. Very interesting bomber, as I didn't know there was a Patches II. Your decals are superb by the way. It was a great show and a great display of models too. Thanks for the kind words. Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Migrant Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Not sure you saw mine, but I sure saw your B-17G. Very interesting bomber, as I didn't know there was a Patches II. Your decals are superb by the way. It was a great show and a great display of models too. Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoyed the show. There was a 1/32 Zero at the contest, for some reason I thought it was yours. Anyway, judging from the photos I'm sure it's won its fair share of awards. Luvverly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 Not sure you saw mine, but I sure saw your B-17G. Very interesting bomber, as I didn't know there was a Patches II. Your decals are superb by the way. It was a great show and a great display of models too. Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoyed the show. There was a 1/32 Zero at the contest, for some reason I thought it was yours. Anyway, judging from the photos I'm sure it's won its fair share of awards. Luvverly. Hi Mike, Yes it was mine you saw at the show. I am very happy with how it ended up. Thanks for the compliments. All the Best Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neu Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Incredible Zero! :unsure: :D Greetings, neu www.carrierbuilders.net Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 Thanks Neu for the kind words. Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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