Tamiya A6M2 Zero Fighter WIP

[WigWag Workshop]

Good Day Folks!

Starting another new adventure in model building, this is my first airplane build. It's a Tamiya's Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Fighter, any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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-Steven

 

[Chris S]

WOW ..could swear I just commented on this ;D ;D ;D Nice one Steven ,looking forward to it

Chris.

 

[Ferris928]

I've built this one, it was my first Tamiya airplane kit as well. It went together great! The only problem I had was the red "meatball" wing top markings. They laid on a raised part and I didn't use any decal softener (Didn't know about them at the time.) Beyond that it went together fast and great.

 

[TRM]

LOL.....I feel the same way Chris!!! Nice choice Steven!!! Count me in!!

 

[WigWag Workshop]

Good Day Folks!

I assembled the cockpit, however, not without a few flaws. Has with my first Armour build, this thus far, has been a blast, and fun learning experience, both with the build, and the research about the aircraft.

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-Steven

 

[Peppylepugh]

Steve,
I got this kit too.
You are already alot further along on yours. Lol
That builds up very neat and tidy doesn't it?
I'll tag along if you don't mind.

Maybe Sakai?

 

[WigWag Workshop]

Minor Update

Good Day Folks!

Just a minor update, I plan on working on the wings tonight, and get the seams sorted out.

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-Steven

 

[Ferris928]

Lookin good.

 

[Tanker52]

Coming along nicely. The cockpit packs a lot of detail. Looking forward to seeing more progress.

 

[WigWag Workshop]

Making a Little Progress

Good Day Folks!

Made a little more progress, I still don't have my airbrush setup yet, so I had to brush the paint on. I am hoping I will be able to buff out the brush marks, and the weathering will cover up the imperfections. I lost a couple of the small detail pieces, so I will have to make them. Saying that, why is it I can find those little sprue nubs on the floor, but not the little detail pieces.

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-Steven

 

[TRM]

Coming together nicely Steven!!

 

[Peppylepugh]

Steve,
You're just a nine iron away. Looking good.

 

[Ferris928]

Looking great!

 

[WigWag Workshop]

Almost Completed

Good Day Folks!

Almost done with another fun learning experience. I still need to do some touch-ups and weathering. The carpet monster, ate a few of the detail parts. I am giving this build 2 1/2 out of 5. I took notes, of the flaws, but all in all, I think it came out OK for my first wingie.

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-Steven

 

[TRM]

Really nice job, especially for you 1st one!!! Well done!!!!

 

[Ferris928]

looks great!
The monster got a few my pieces as well. Dasdardly beast!

 

[Peppylepugh]

Wow Steve,
That looks real good.
Pearl Harbor scheme is colorful enough.
Will look great on the shelve.

 

[Tanker52]

Great Job! Turned out nice. What technique did you use to mask the canopy? To help find those small pieces in the carpet monster try a lent roller. I have rescued several pieces that I was not able to find by seeing.

 

[VoID_1]

Good finish Steve.

The carpet monster can be a terribly unforgiving beast.