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.

-Steven

[WigWag Workshop]

Aug 12, 2012 17:10:18 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

Ahhhhhhh Steven's gone wingy and you were showing such promise WigWag!!!!!!

lol We'll let yer have this one but as soon as it's finished I want yer back in Armour where you belong and no more messing about!!! Plenty of talented wingyists hereabouts to give yer any hints and pointers yer might need :}

;D I am actually planning out my next armour build, I am wanting to do the Dodge WC54 communications vehicle, or something similar. But first will be doing the Willys MB Jeep.

[TRM]

Looking forward to following along Steven!!! Get building!!!! ;D

[WigWag Workshop]

Thanks all for the kind comments, I am really looking forward to this build. Also, this will be my first kit, using an airbrush.

-Steven

[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.

-Steven

[robbo]

Plenty of firsts in this one and as I like the Zeros shape I think I'll be keeping a watch in this one

[bbd468]

Hello Steven,

Sweet!!! Gotta luv the ZEKE. lookin' forward to it man.

Gary

[Deleted]

Steve,nice start on the office mate!A bit of a wash in the recesses,and pick out a bit of the detail,it'll look just fine at this scale! .

[Deleted]

Good start on the office there Steven, the Tammy kit goes together very well indeed

[WigWag Workshop]

Aug 14, 2012 14:44:41 GMT -5 @chrisb said:

Steve,nice start on the office mate!A bit of a wash in the recesses,and pick out a bit of the detail,it'll look just fine at this scale! .

I am working on making my own washes with some oil paint and white spirits. What color wash would you suggest?

[WigWag Workshop]

Thanks all for the kind comments, have a couple of updates I will be posting this evening.

-Steven

[WigWag Workshop]

Good Day Folks!

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

-Steven

[multicam]

Nice stuff so far, Steven:)

[modelfreak72]

Great choice Steve! The office looks great! Which one are you thinking on doing?

[WigWag Workshop]

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. :-)

-Steven

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Steve....that IS what a 'Carpet Monster' does... ..Leaves you all the bits you'll NEVER need!!! ;D

[Deleted]

Make darn sure she ain't wearing them at the time ,tho!!!! ;D

[bbd468]

Aug 21, 2012 16:46:40 GMT -5 @chrisb said:

Make darn sure she ain't wearing them at the time ,tho!!!! ;D

That would be an interesting site to see though. I for one would. ;D

Looking fine there Steven. Very nice.

Gary

[wouter]

Nice work on the Zero mate, looking forward to next update

Cheers

[Deleted]

Nice work on the Zero , the paint on these was patchy to say the least so polish out the brush marks and go for it on the weathering.. it'll still be cleaner than some of the ones that fought in the PTO

[panzerman75.]

Looking great so far nice job on the cockpit and the paint job looks great

Phil

[WigWag Workshop]

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.

-Steven

[Deleted]

Your being hard on yourself, this looks like a nice build
Well done mate

[TRM]

Can't see the missing pieces from my house my friend!!

Seriously, a great build!! She is pretty to look at!!! Well done!!!

[modelfreak72]

Great looking build Steven! Switching from armor to planes isn't always easy. Keep at it you did a great job on the Zero!

[deafpanzer]

I agree with guys... your Zero looks pretty good!

[WigWag Workshop]

Thanks all for the kind comments, any suggestions for my my next wingie would be greatly appreciated. One thing I learned through research, is not to use any rust effects, as airplanes are made of aluminum.

-Steven

[modelfreak72]

Are you asking for type of plane or maker? If type I like Corsairs. If maker you can't go wrong with Tamiya. But depending on the aircraft will depend on the maker. Tell us what you think.

[bbd468]

Been awhile since i dropped in and im glad i did. The Zero looks great man. Well done!

Gary

[wouter]

yup, this is a fine bird indeed, I like her mate!

Cheers