1/32 Tamiya A6M2 Zero

[PAnderson]

Another I did a while back. Tamiya's A6M2b Zero. As far as a quality build goes, this kit was a foretelling of things to come. I hope you like her.

 

The antenna got broke off during my move to Jersey.

 

 

[CallSignOWL]

looks nice

[rkranias]

what an epic kit.  kudos on the build.  and if I haven't said earlier...good to see you here!

[Jamme]

Beautiful!

Cheers,

Jamme

[Jeroenveen1]

I have on in the stash… yours makes me want to get it out and start building! Great job!

[NOVAModeler]

I also want to get this kit now that I know what a joy Tamiya 1:32 kits is. Really love the pre-shading on yours. Call Tamiya and have them ship you a free antenna. They're very helpful over in the Tamiya USA office.

[GUY5Y]

Thumps head on table. I have so much to learn............have mastered breaking spikey bits though.

[Mikester]

Very nice, really like the subtle weathering.

[PAnderson]

Thanks everyone. Actually, I should have learned from this one but obviously didn't. This was done in 2008 and as my more recent work shows, I am still nervous about weathering. Figure that one out, LOL.  This was NOT pre-shaded. This was a post paint job wash with Burnt Sienna diluted with 90% thinner over a clear spray. Then it was matte coated.

 

Paul

[coolboxx]

what a great job and a pilot too where is the saki

[Daywalker]

Beautiful Zero, like this one a lot!  A little note about Zero antennas- a lot of them were removed as the radios were often removed to save weight.  Typically, they just cut them off flush with the canopy.  If you want, you could do the same and call it intentional!

[Guest styrenedemon]

Whoa. Nice looking Zero. I think the weathering is really nice too. I'm going to have to tackle one of these sometime.

[PAnderson]

Thanks, you guys are making me blush.

[Grant]

I love this kit, always wanted it but haven't managed to get my hands on one yet (business comes first). What a superb job Paul, I love it.