1/48 Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22 "Zero Fighter"

mrf17

Member since
April 2011

1/48 Hasegawa Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22 "Zero Fighter"

Posted by mrf17 on Friday, November 25, 2011 1:36 PM

I just finished this one... but as promised, here it is. This is my first build posted to FSM and I hope you enjoy the pics. Please have a look at my website to read a very detailed WIP description and some interesting paint techniques I used to capture the essence of Nishizawa's aircraft.

http://chk6.blogspot.com/

Comments welcome, and thanks for looking. Cheers!

-Mark

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Reasoned

Member since
February 2011
From: Bent River, IA

Posted by Reasoned on Friday, November 25, 2011 1:49 PM

Great looking Zero Mark! Beer Nice work on the paint job, I like the weathering effect. I assume those were painted-on meatballs correct? VERY crisp canopy frame.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom. Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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mrf17

Member since
April 2011

Posted by mrf17 on Friday, November 25, 2011 1:55 PM

Thanks for the comments! You bet... the insignias were painted on (and I almost ruined the model while doing it!) Have a look at my website... there is a very detailed description of the trials and tribulations of painting and finishing this model. Cheers!

Mark

http://chk6.blogspot.com/

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Reasoned

Member since
February 2011
From: Bent River, IA

Posted by Reasoned on Friday, November 25, 2011 2:11 PM

mrf17

Thanks for the comments! You bet... the insignias were painted on (and I almost ruined the model while doing it!) Have a look at my website... there is a very detailed description of the trials and tribulations of painting and finishing this model. Cheers!

Mark

http://chk6.blogspot.com/

I just did check out your blog, excellent information both historical and build wise. you have some excellent looking work there and look forward to seeing more of it here on FSM.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom. Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, November 25, 2011 3:51 PM

Well done. Your web page is very interesting.

John

To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

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TREYZX10R

Member since
August 2009
From: Borlando Fla home of the rat

Posted by TREYZX10R on Friday, November 25, 2011 4:08 PM

Great looking Zeke ,weathering is awesome!

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Hercmech

Member since
March 2010
From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois

Posted by Hercmech on Friday, November 25, 2011 4:26 PM

Nice build and nice blog...just book marked it!

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satch_ip

Member since
September 2009
From: Spring Branch, TX

Posted by satch_ip on Saturday, November 26, 2011 5:55 AM

Sweet. Mark, I read your bio on your blog. What did you fly in the military?

Satch

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mrf17

Member since
April 2011

Posted by mrf17 on Saturday, November 26, 2011 9:37 AM

Satch, I was a very fortunate Army aviator.. Started my career flying the OH-58 Kiowa for the Air Cav and was selected to fixed wing early in my career. Flew multi-engine reconnaissance (RC-12 and RC-7B) and finished up in jets at Andrews AFB flying the Gulfstream GV and 550. Thanks for looking at the site. Cheers!