1/72 Academy A6M5

[AJay]

As my first build post, thought I'd show an A6M5 I'm currently working on........



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[Junkie]

Great work. Preshading looks cool and the chipping is great.

 

[Chris S]

Very nice ,the preshade still shows up good .The chipping looks great ,not 'overdone ' ..just right

Chris.

 

[AJay]

Thanks Scott and Chris!

Chipping is so much fun it's easy to go overboard. I had to keep reminding myself less is more......next time I'll do even less

 

[rookie]

Nice work Ajay, looks great. What technique did you use for the chipping ? I'm hoping to get a result like that on my Dinah...

Just checked out your blog, the ambulance looks real good and your artwork is awesome !!

 

[AJay]

Thanks for the kind words, Rookie, much appreciated

I applied liquid mask over silver for the paint chips. I used a miniature screwdriver to apply the liquid very sparingly (you don't want blobs) and added random marks in areas that would get most worn. I think I put too much myself, but next time will hold fire a little bit

 

[AJay]

Hey guys, last night I did an all-nighter and completed this little model and base......





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[AJay]

A few more photos, one of which is a drawing I did inspired by my model build.

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[JMac]

Nicely done AJay. The shading, chipping and weathering look great.

 

[spud]

impressive drawing Ajay

 

[AJay]

Thanks JMac!

 

[AJay]

Glad you like the drawing, Spud

 

[PANZERMAN]

Great work on the Zero. Fabulous drawing...you've got some talent. Cool. Bill

 

[Ferris928]

Gorgeous work Ajay!

 

[AJay]

Thanks for the kind works Bill and Ferris928! Glad you like it

 

[Holden]

Great work Ajay, I love the weathering and paint chipping. With the base the whole thing comes together nicely.