Sunken Zero

modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Sunken Zero

Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, August 15, 2016 9:58 AM

I completed my latest build for the Japanese and Pearl Harbor GB’s. I used an old Hasegawa A6M2 Zero kit, removed the control surfaces and added ribbing to simulate detreated fabric.

The water is polyester resin and the ripples were made by using a hot air gun set on cold during the drying process of the last layer.

The sea life, including the fish over the starboard wing, were made using bits of plants found around the yard.

Comments and critiques welcome.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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Jay Jay

Member since
August 2013

Posted by Jay Jay on Monday, August 15, 2016 10:05 AM

Oh my gosh this is soooo cool .

What a great idea and you pulled it off beautifully. Yes Yes Yes

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

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, August 15, 2016 10:53 AM

That is some amazing WIP shots. I love what you've done. That was genius of you to add the fish. Pouring all that resin must have been tedious and difficult. How long did this take? Thank you in advance.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Greg

Member since
May 2013
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by Greg on Monday, August 15, 2016 11:20 AM

I tip my hat to you.

This is so cool......

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MailDude

Member since
July 2016
From: Kentucky , USA

Posted by MailDude on Monday, August 15, 2016 11:27 AM

That is awesome,spectacular, incredible........in short, I like it!

MailDude a.k.a. mailwalker

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Monday, August 15, 2016 11:32 AM

Another beautiful dio, well done MC

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Monday, August 15, 2016 12:31 PM

Great work Steve! Toast Toast Toast

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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cnq

Member since
March 2013

Posted by cnq on Monday, August 15, 2016 1:45 PM

Excellent work. I love it.

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, August 15, 2016 2:07 PM

Damn, Steve! Now I want to get my fins and mask and go snokling around it! Outstanding job!

Bruce

On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

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patrick206

Member since
March 2013

Posted by patrick206 on Monday, August 15, 2016 2:53 PM

So realistic, Steve, a job very well done. Thanks for the post and photos. Mighty clever dio, too.

Patrick

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Monday, August 15, 2016 3:05 PM

Surprise

WOW!

The stuff that dreams are made of....

....Seriously impressive and just flat out gorgeous work! Excellent details and this looks like real life captured in scale!! This is the kind of work that makes me feel like a novice. Seriously!

I. LOVE. IT.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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BlackSheepTwoOneFour

Member since
January 2013

Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Monday, August 15, 2016 3:37 PM

OUTF***INGSTANDING !

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, August 15, 2016 3:51 PM

Way too cool.....

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templar1099

Member since
December 2015
From: providence ,r.i.

Posted by templar1099 on Monday, August 15, 2016 3:54 PM

Thought I stumbled onto National Geographic.

"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"

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1943Mike

Member since
December 2010
From: Salem, Oregon

Posted by 1943Mike on Monday, August 15, 2016 3:57 PM

Very creative and so well done!

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, August 15, 2016 4:25 PM

Great idea and great execution.Very cool.

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Monday, August 15, 2016 5:28 PM

BlackSheepTwoOneFour

OUTF***INGSTANDING !

EXACTLY! I COULDN'T AGREE MORE!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Monday, August 15, 2016 6:14 PM

Saaaaaaaaaaaalute!!

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, August 15, 2016 8:02 PM

LOL, you guys are too much, thank you!!!

Toshi,

It took a little over 5 weeks. Modifying the kit took the longest. The resin really didn't take long at all, at least to mix and pour. I let it dry about 2 days between layers and it has 6 layers.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

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Aggieman

Member since
January 2015
From: Katy, TX

Posted by Aggieman on Monday, August 15, 2016 8:03 PM

That is simply outstanding!

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wolfhammer1

Member since
March 2009
From: Yorkville, IL

Posted by wolfhammer1 on Monday, August 15, 2016 8:32 PM

That is a beautiful piece of work. Nicely done, sir! Love it.

John

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 12:01 AM

what more can I say that hasn't been said. Fantastic!

My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

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jelliott523

Member since
January 2014
From: Nampa, Idaho

Posted by jelliott523 on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 8:11 AM

Steve that is absolutely amazing!!! WOW!!! Fantastic job my friend, I'm never ceased to be amazed by the stuff coming off of your bench!

On the Bench: Lots of unfinished projects! Smile

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modelcrazy

Member since
July 2014

Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 8:56 AM

I like the unusual and sunken stuff is intriguing to me. I love Nat Geo's Drain the Ocean, Drain the Bermuda Triangle and Drain the Titanic. It would be amazing to see what’s down there.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/