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Revell A6M5 Zero Finished

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    December 2014
Revell A6M5 Zero Finished
Posted by Dstaks on Sunday, December 14, 2014 10:23 AM

Hello guys, new to the forum and a follower for a few weeks now. I decided to join and just post pictures of the build. My first plane and favorite past time war bird. With a month of modeling under my belt this should be fun. Anyways my wife picked this up for me along with a corsair while at Meps. Having trouble posting pics will get up soon. 

  • Member since
    August 2013
Posted by Jay Jay on Monday, December 15, 2014 8:19 AM

A big welcome to you Dstaks,

Since I have joined FSM  ( about a year now )  my modeling skills have improved tremendously due to the kind people here willing to share their expert advice and encouragement.  Looking forward to your pics.

 

 

 

 

 

 I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

  • Member since
    January 2014
  • From: Nampa, Idaho
Posted by jelliott523 on Monday, December 15, 2014 12:50 PM

Welcome Dstaks, I will also echo what Jay Jay has mentioned.  I too have learned a ton and refined skills that I thought I had; all from the kind people on this thread.  I have been to some other modeling sites and asked questions only to get negative comments or smart a$$ replies.  The feedback you will get here is friendly and people are more than happy to help.

On the Bench:  Lots of unfinished projects!  Smile

  • Member since
    March 2013
Posted by patrick206 on Monday, December 15, 2014 1:38 PM

Another welcome, Dstaks-

I fully agree with the others, there is much to be learned from these forums. My building and finishing has seen lot's of improvement since joining, by following builds in progress, the photo's and text that accompany them, and the questions that are routinely answered with clear attempts to help another modeler. I'm very glad I joined up, this is a great group of folks.

Happy holidays to all of you.

Patrick

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Monday, December 15, 2014 10:24 PM

Welcome to the gang!

  • Member since
    December 2014
Posted by Dstaks on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 7:45 PM
Thank you all for the welcome. Anyways, here is how far I managed to come since the start of the post. I'm looking to create a war torn zero, heavily abused in battle. Forgot to mention, everything has been brush painted. I still need to apply some paint coats, sand, putty, and polish. This is what I am going for.  Cockpit controls.  Pilot (In the picture he is glossy, but I hit him with a flat coat)  Prop/Engine (Struggling on how to get a decent looking weathered prop)  Some chipping.
  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Friday, December 19, 2014 12:19 PM

Good progress on the Zero. that old kit brings back some memories.

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    December 2014
Posted by Dstaks on Friday, December 19, 2014 3:51 PM
Thanks, I'm in the process of repainting it .
  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Saturday, December 20, 2014 1:41 AM

Welcome aboard.  A friendly crew here indeed.  Thats one of the first kits I built as a kid.  I fondly remember painting it white with Ross poster colors to look like one of the Zeros in Final Countdown.   The Zero is still near and dear to my heart as a result.   Don't hesitate to ask any questions.  Folks on here are more than willingly to help.

Joe

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

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    December 2014
Posted by Dstaks on Monday, January 5, 2015 6:53 PM
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