Tim’s 1/48 Eduard A6M2 Type 11 Zero

[Tim Marlow]

Was sure that I commented on this last night!!
As the guys have said,that looks excellent Tim, very realistic.... I really like that colour, quite unusual ,
Going to be a winner this one .

Thanks Andy. The colour is apparently based on the German RLM 02. Story is that the Germans supplied some Heinkel HE 112s to Japan, and they were supplied in RLM 02 for the Japanese to put thier own Camo colour on. The Japanese liked the RLM 02 colour and subsequently copied it for their aircraft.
It’s a great kit Andy. I’m very impressed with it.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Thanks Andy. The colour is apparently based on the German RLM 02. Story is that the Germans supplied some Heinkel HE 112s to Japan, and they were supplied in RLM 02 for the Japanese to put thier own Camo colour on. The Japanese liked the RLM 02 colour and subsequently copied it for their aircraft.
It’s a great kit Andy. I’m very impressed with it.

Interesting stuff ,
Yep,these Eduard Profipack kits are rather special imho .

 

[Neil Merryweather]

That preshade has gone well. It shows beautifully under the top coat. A nice light touch with the airbrush.

+1!

 

[Tim Marlow]

+1!

Cheers Neil

 

[Allen Dewire]

Playing a huge ketchup here Tim. I didn't realize you were building this. Sorry Buddy...I really like pit and the details look great. I have to try the pre-shading thing sometime. It does show nicely through the top coat. BTW, did you remember to drill out the MG barrels? I can't tell from the pics Sir!!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[Tim Marlow]

Playing a huge ketchup here Tim. I didn't realize you were building this. Sorry Buddy...I really like pit and the details look great. I have to try the pre-shading thing sometime. It does show nicely through the top coat. BTW, did you remember to drill out the MG barrels? I can't tell from the pics Sir!!!!

Prost
Allen

Cheers Allen. No worries on the late show, but don’t make a habit of it
Preshading works best on light colours I’ve found. On dark colours it’s more effective to lighten the centre of the panels……
Didn’t need to drill the MG barrels, they were already moulded that way. First kit I’ve ever had with that sort of attention to detail…..

 

[Tim Marlow]

For those that thought I’d dropped off…….nearly there.


Just the prop to finish, and the aerial wire to fit……next pictures in the finished section…..

 

[The Smythe Meister]

That's looking excellent Tim,
Looking forward to the completed pics .

 

[Tim Marlow]

That's looking excellent Tim,
Looking forward to the completed pics .

Cheers Andy, me too. Though I must say this build has been as stress free as any I can remember. Truly excellent kit.

 

[Jim R]

You've made a fine job of this Tim. Looking forward to the finished pics.

 

[Mickc1440]

Really looks smart Tim

 

[Tim Marlow]

You've made a fine job of this Tim. Looking forward to the finished pics.

Thanks Jim, very kind.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Really looks smart Tim

Cheers Mick.

 

[langy71]

Gorgeous Zero Tim, she's a cracker for certain..

 

[Tim Marlow]

Gorgeous Zero Tim, she's a cracker for certain..

Cheers Chris. Kind of you.