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Post by SteveM on Mar 30, 2021 19:15:20 GMT
Inspired by the great Japanese builds here recently I though I’d throw a quick kit into the ring so raid  A cockpit from the box, home mix green and wash. I’ll pick out a bit of detail, add the decals and close it up. The canopy is one piece so you won’t see too much anyway 
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Post by Marco on Mar 30, 2021 20:00:13 GMT
Fast start! Looks great!
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Post by Si B on Mar 30, 2021 20:34:02 GMT
These Airfix kit are great fun and ideal for something quick and pleasant. Off to a flying start already 
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 30, 2021 21:02:32 GMT
Nice, Steve, and looking forward to this. I hear this is a really nice kit!
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 31, 2021 2:25:28 GMT
Looking on with interest. Decided on the colour scheme yet?
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Post by Paul B on Mar 31, 2021 3:55:22 GMT
Oh yes, this will be excellent 
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 31, 2021 6:46:02 GMT
Nice one Steve. You can build it while you watch Tora Tora Tora.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 31, 2021 9:29:36 GMT
Nice, never built a Zero, seems I may have to have a bash soon!
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 31, 2021 15:46:45 GMT
You need a Zero in your collection, Pete!
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Post by Paul B on Mar 31, 2021 15:52:11 GMT
You need a Zero in your collection, Pete! I'll second that 
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Post by Robbo on Mar 31, 2021 16:28:50 GMT
Can never have enough zeros
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 31, 2021 18:48:28 GMT
I agree. I heard Hasegawa is reissuing the "Pete" floatplane so I will definitely be getting one of those.
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Post by SteveM on Mar 31, 2021 19:57:16 GMT
You guys are great, thanks for stopping by all  It’s all buttoned up now, no pic sorry as my phone battery is flat  It fit okay, not Tamiya but good for a £6 kit! The kit only has one decal option but I’ll use a bit of artistic license with the camo. Pic update tomorrow 
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Post by dukemaddog on Mar 31, 2021 20:38:38 GMT
Way to go! That is a fantastic looking pit! Man, you are knocking this out quick!
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Post by wouter on Apr 1, 2021 17:22:50 GMT
Oh another Zero on the go. Looking forward to see this. I got a Tammi A6M5 in the stash and I was tempted to open it a while ago, but then I decided to keep it in the box for now. Looking at yours will do ^^
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Post by SteveM on Apr 5, 2021 16:25:48 GMT
Hi all, thanks for stopping by and dropping a note Managed to spend an hour or so at the bench. Finished detailing the cockpit by adding the kit decals and belts made from Tamiya tape. Dry fitted the canopy and you can’t see much so I’ll leave it at that. Closed up the fuselage and added the flying surfaces. As you can see a bit of filler was needed here and there but nothing too scary   A bit of work on the donk and fan. All brush painted with Airfix acrylics.  cheers all
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 5, 2021 17:16:39 GMT
Looking good already with the tape seat belts Steve.
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Post by Paul B on Apr 5, 2021 18:01:12 GMT
I like what I see 
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 6, 2021 1:03:47 GMT
Seat belts- now that’s commitment
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 6, 2021 1:54:26 GMT
Excellent work, Steve. That radial looks great!
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