Tamiya 1/32 A6M2

[JohnB]

Got the cowling/engine, etc attached. There were some fit problems that took some "persuading" but it's on there now. 🙂

[BlrwestSiR]

Looks like you've overcome the hurdles. 

[Spitfire]

Nice one John

Cheers

Dennis

[JohnB]

11 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Looks like you've overcome the hurdles. 

Yes for now. Still have the weird gear legs to do. I don't anticipate many problems. 🙂

[JohnB]

4 hours ago, Spitfire said:

Nice one John

Cheers

Dennis

Thanks Dennis. 🙂

[JohnB]

Painting, except for touchups, done. 🙂

[belugawhaleman]

2 hours ago, JohnB said:

Painting, except for touchups, done. 🙂

What paint did you use for the grey? Tamiya?

[JohnB]

56 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said:

What paint did you use for the grey? Tamiya?

No, it's White Ensign IJN Nakajima Grey. Slow drying. Still a little tacky from yesterday. 

[KevinM]

1 hour ago, JohnB said:

No, it's White Ensign IJN Nakajima Grey. Slow drying. Still a little tacky from yesterday. 

The color looks good John.

[belugawhaleman]

3 hours ago, JohnB said:

No, it's White Ensign IJN Nakajima Grey. Slow drying. Still a little tacky from yesterday. 

Thanks! Looks great John

[BlrwestSiR]

4 hours ago, JohnB said:

No, it's White Ensign IJN Nakajima Grey. Slow drying. Still a little tacky from yesterday. 

Another paint line not available in Canada. 

Does look good on your Zero. 

[JohnB]

3 hours ago, KevinM said:

The color looks good John.

I agree Kevin, thanks. I have several different shades and decided this one looked the best. 🙂

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, belugawhaleman said:

Thanks! Looks great John

I'm glad you like it, thanks! 🙂

[KevinM]

John I have it on good advice don't loose the sheen Japanese A/C were almost a semi-gloss.I know a fella on another forum from Aussie who does and research IJN A/C alot and says they were not flat in color.

[JohnB]

49 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Another paint line not available in Canada. 

Does look good on your Zero. 

That's too bad but you might be able to find a source here in the states. Try Colourcoats which is the same.🙂

[JohnB]

Just now, KevinM said:

John I have it on good advice don't loose the sheen Japanese A/C were almost a semi-gloss.I know a fella on another forum from Aussie who does and research IJN A/C alot and says they were not flat in color.

I will overspray with clear gloss for decaling then with some semi-gloss. Ought to fit the bill. 🙂

[JohnB]

6 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Another paint line not available in Canada. 

Does look good on your Zero. 

https://www.hbhobbies.com/pages/colourcoats-air

Here ya go Carl. Looks like they are sold out of most Japanese colors. 

[JohnB]

Finally on it's gear. 🙂

[FullArmor]

6 hours ago, JohnB said:

Finally on it's gear. 🙂

Nice blank canvas to start paint and weathering👍

[Spitfire]

Looking very much like a Zero, nice work John.

Sovereign Colourcoats (ex White Ensign) are available again, from Resolution Hobbies in the UK who have taken over lock stock and barrel from Jamie.

https://resolutionhobbies.com/

Cheers

Dennis

 

[JohnB]

5 hours ago, Spitfire said:

Looking very much like a Zero, nice work John.

Sovereign Colourcoats (ex White Ensign) are available again, from Resolution Hobbies in the UK who have taken over lock stock and barrel from Jamie.

https://resolutionhobbies.com/

Cheers

Dennis

 

Thanks Dennis. 

[JohnB]

Done.

https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/20808-tamiya-a6m2-completed/