1/48 Tamiya A6M2 Zero WIP

steveoccc

Member since
September 2004
From: Colorado Springs, Co

Posted by steveoccc on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 2:22 PM

If you ever get the chance, buy the 1/32 Tamiya Zeros, they are fantastic. I know they are expensive in the shops but you can occasionaly get them on Ebay for a reasonable price. I say this after being the only bidder on one this morning. Total cost was $65 including shipping.

"First, they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak for me." Martin Niemöller: The Resistance (1892-1984)

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DesertRat

Member since
February 2007
From: Casa Grande, Az.

Posted by DesertRat on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:19 AM

Now there's fine work so far, Jim! SHe's a fine looking build so far, and the detailing in the cockpit is awesome! Looking forward to seeing more!

Warmest regards,

Roger

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Butz

Member since
February 2003
From: Niagara Falls NY

Posted by Butz on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:07 AM

Nice progress so far.. Wait till you see their "all new" A6M5/5a Zero.. I am currently building that one and boy, Tamiya has done it again my friend!!

Looking forward to seeing more updates!!

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

If you would listen to everybody about the inaccuracies, most of the kits on your shelf would not have been built Too Close For Guns, Switching To Finger

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Hans von Hammer

Member since
June 2008
From: Iowa

Posted by Hans von Hammer on Monday, January 12, 2009 10:11 PM

It's a pretty good kit.. I bought a couple from Hobby Lobby last month, 40% off coupons got both for under 17 bucks...

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jimski123

Member since
December 2008
From: Memphis Tn

Posted by jimski123 on Monday, January 12, 2009 9:11 PM

hahah well im sure I will add that to the stash eventually.....but for now ive gone way over my model budget for the month.

On the Bench: 1/48 Revell p-38 95% 1/48 Tamiya A6m2 Zero 10%

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, January 12, 2009 8:12 PM

If you think the -2 is good you should pick up the new -5/5a now that is a Zero

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Monday, January 12, 2009 5:03 PM

Excellent work on your Zero! I have built a couple of these, and they build into very nice replicas. Can't wait to see more pics of yours! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Monday, January 12, 2009 4:59 PM

Looking real good so far. Keep us posted on progress.

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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mucker

Member since
July 2004
From: Northern KY

Posted by mucker on Monday, January 12, 2009 3:28 PM

Jimski, it looks great. Being my first kit back into the hobby several years ago, I have a soft spot for this kit. Yours looks geat so far and I look forward to seeing more.

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jimski123

Member since
December 2008
From: Memphis Tn

1/48 Tamiya A6M2 Zero WIP

Posted by jimski123 on Monday, January 12, 2009 2:58 PM

Having never built a Tamiya kit.....I now see what all the talk is about. Although I appreciate the classic Revell/monogram kits......Tamiya's quality is apparent as soon as i opened the box...and from what ive read on the forums this zero kit is quite an old mold as well. Anyways here is my progress....hppe everyone is doing well.