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  • Member since
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  • From: Ronkonkoma New York
Finished:Tamiya 1/48 A6M3
Posted by Frank Steffens on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 6:26 PM

I haven't posted on FSM's Forum in over ten years, but it's nice to be back!

Here'a my latest: Tamiya 1/48th Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 22 of the 582nd Naval Air Group, Buin, Bouganville, flown by Major Saburo Shindo in June of 1943. The kit is box stock except for Eduard Photoetch seat belts and Modelkasten filament for the antenna wire. Paint is Mr. Color and decals are from the kit.

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    August 2013
Posted by Jay Jay on Friday, September 16, 2016 8:39 AM

OH MY WORD !  What a spectacular build.

 TY for posting this and I hope we don't have to wait 10 years for the next one....very glad you're back as this is an incredable inspiration to us all.

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    September 2016
  • From: L.A. (Lower Alabama)
Posted by SaltydogII on Friday, September 16, 2016 9:21 AM

Excellent looking meatballs you got there friend! Spot-on weathering...I like it. Thanks for sharing.

 

You sound like me Frank, I just returned to the forum after nearly ten years. I haven't set up my bench to build yet, but I have cleared a spot and gathered the necessities. Looking at your fantastic work inspires me to get crackin'. Hopefully, soon....real soon.

Chris

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, September 16, 2016 11:21 AM

Wow, you sure know how to make a hell of a re-entrance! That's some beautiful work, I wish mine looked half as good. I sure hope you'll be posting more. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by yf23pav12 on Friday, September 16, 2016 11:21 AM

nice build

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  • From: providence ,r.i.
Posted by templar1099 on Friday, September 16, 2016 12:23 PM

Outstanding. What color did you use for the front ID strips?

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

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    September 2016
  • From: Ronkonkoma New York
Posted by Frank Steffens on Friday, September 16, 2016 1:14 PM

templar1099

Outstanding. What color did you use for the front ID strips?

 

If you are referring to the yellow strips on the leading edge of the wings, its Gunze Mr. Color 58 Orange Yellow.

Thanks for the kind words!

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    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, September 16, 2016 1:41 PM

Gorgeous workmanship. That finish is to die for. I am also hoping you stick around and don't wait another ten years before showing us another build. This is beautiful attention to detail.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, September 16, 2016 4:55 PM

That is one beautiful build!  Amazing!

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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    November 2012
  • From: Capon Bridge West by God Virginia
Posted by feldgrau23 on Friday, September 16, 2016 5:31 PM

Beautiful work Frank. It looks great.

cnq
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    March 2013
Posted by cnq on Saturday, September 17, 2016 7:56 AM

Awesome work. I love the weathering of your plane.  I could see bit of red overspray on decals on the wing but that's just minor. Looking forward to see  more of your builds.

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  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Saturday, September 17, 2016 11:15 AM
Welcome back Frank. That's a beautiful zero. Thanks for sharing...

 "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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    June 2004
  • From: East Stroudsburg, PA
Posted by TigerII on Saturday, September 17, 2016 1:43 PM

Awesome work. Love the attention to detail. The weathering is outstanding and the decals look painted on. Truly a work of art.

Achtung Panzer! Colonel General Heinz Guderian
  • Member since
    April 2016
  • From: Parsons Kansas
Posted by Hodakamax on Saturday, September 17, 2016 1:50 PM

My, an excellent job on that one! More in the future we hope.  Big Smile

Max

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    April 2006
  • From: ON, Canada
Posted by jgeratic on Saturday, September 17, 2016 5:48 PM

Frank, that looks really sharp. Yes  A very fine study of the Zero, inspiring!

regards,

Jack

  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: Yorkville, IL
Posted by wolfhammer1 on Saturday, September 17, 2016 10:27 PM

Fank, very nice Zero, very nice finish.  Welcome back, looking forward to seeing more, thanks for sharing.

John

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    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Saturday, September 17, 2016 11:22 PM

An incredibly fine paint and weathering job! The model is beautiful.

Mike

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

Hector Berlioz

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    October 2009
Posted by Ultra on Sunday, September 18, 2016 2:24 AM

Wow now that's really something!  Sure hope you're going to be putting up more great models. 

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    August 2016
  • From: Eufaula, Alabama
Posted by WannabeFarmboy on Sunday, September 18, 2016 2:44 AM

Wow! What an amazing looking build. 

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    August 2009
  • From: Borlando Fla home of the rat
Posted by TREYZX10R on Sunday, September 18, 2016 9:19 PM

Superb finish with lots of depth and color modulation! Very nicely done Sir!

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    September 2016
  • From: Ronkonkoma New York
Posted by Frank Steffens on Monday, September 19, 2016 5:00 PM
Thanks all for the kind words and warm welcome!
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  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 8:18 AM
The difference in the color is what stands out. You really made the weathering look right. Great build

 

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    April 2013
  • From: Eleva, Wisconsin
Posted by Greatmaker on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 11:20 AM

Absolutely fantastic!  The zero is one of my favorites.  Who said you can't multiple zeros. After seening this, I had to restrain myself from buying another one.  I have too many other planes to build.  Thanks for sharing!

 

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