Tamiya 1:32 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero

[chameleon2009]

Tamiya 1:32 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero Fighter “Model 21” Kit
Hajime Toyoshima, Manufacture Number 5349 Tail BII-124

Mitsubishi vs. Nakajima Zero
Throughout its production, the Zero was manufactured by two companies -- Mitsubishi and Nakajima. Both were in fact bitter rivals. However, the Japanese naval command cared little for such bickering. They needed aircraft in numbers. So Mitsubishi was forced to cooperate with Nakajima. Ironically, Nakajima built more than double the number of Zeros that Mitsubishi ever produced during the war.
BII-124 spent most of its time below a carrier deck (apart from flying), sun-fading would have been very slight. Bear in mind that this plane saw less than six months of operations. It was essentially spanking new when it crash landed in Australia.

[AdamLuscombe]

Awesome work, that looks fantastic!

[sheppsea]

Lovely build

[Kruppstahl]

This looks gorgeous!

I assume the markings and stripes are painted?

What mix did you use for the blue stripes? That shade looks fantastic!

[chameleon2009]

The markings are all painted on, I used Tamiya light blue, and just played around with a bit of white until I was happy with the match

Mike

[Avgas]

Fantastic build, weathering is spot on. Love the way the rivets have been brought out and the painted on markings.

[GarethCrossland]

That's beautiful! Absolutely fantastic looking model. I wish mine turned out half as good as that.

[Kevthemodeller]

Lovely, great detail on the engine and cockpit

[Garion77]

Wow !! Jaw dropping ! One of my favorites planes. First time i see that scheme. What's the color ? Did you do the riveting yourself ? If yes with what tool ? I m going to do that for the first time on one of my projects. I have the trumpeter one and don t like it much because you don t see well
Nice work again

[panzerman825]

Wonderfully built and painted Zero. The rivet detail is wicked good. The engine detail is crazy too.
Bill

[RichardT]

SENSATIONAL MODELLING

[Prodrigues]

Looks perfect for me

[Bissyboat]

Great workmanship!