Sir, you definately have an Artist's eye.  This model is spectacular in every way and I certainly am going to use these pictures as a reference in how to do weathering.  TY so much for posting.

Gamera

Everything looks great so far. Love the weathering, it's there but not overdone.

 

Thanks Gamera .

I put the decals, applied the gloss clear, simulate the exhaust gases (need a retouch) and a few more drained liquids. Finally mate clear.

Auxiliary fuel tank.

Regards

ajcmac

Some day as I practice building kits, I hope that my builds come out as good as yours!  

Your friend, Toshi

I applied weathering and some shipping. Then I applied a clear gloss coat of Alclad.

Regards

ajcmac

Gamera

Everything looks great so far. Love the weathering, it's there but not overdone.

 

Thanks Gamera .

Regards

ajcmac

Toshi

Your work is exceptional!

Your friend, Toshi

 

Thanks Toshi .

I'm glad I'm enjoying it, and I hope it ends up thinking the same.

Regards

ajcmac

Everything looks great so far. Love the weathering, it's there but not overdone.

Your work is exceptional!

Your friend, Toshi

I started the process of weathering.

I already have the attack edge of the wings painted yellow. Follow the mask and paint the top green.

Regards

ajcmac

Thanks Toshi and bvallot.

lawdog114

Beautiful, especially the pit. Interesting seat. Is that the parachute on the back? I’ve never seen that set up. Reference XF-76, it’s my understanding that is Tamiya’s attempt at “Ame-hiro”, the early grey green/caramel like color used by the IJN. The zeros at Pearl were done in this color. Keep up the good work.

 

lawdog114.

I suppose so. I tried to get pictures but I could not. In the case of the A6M5 also of the Hasegawa 1/32 «Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Type 52 Super Ace» New Tool, is already the traditional one, with holes in the back of the chair and without the parachute.

I finished the engine cowling

and the propeller.

And after everything glued and ready I started painting the model.

Bottom of the model.

Landing gear doors and rear landing gear.

Additional deposit.

Regards

ajcmac

Very cool ajcmac! Very nice so far. Glad to see another Zero on the forum. =]

Nice work, love the cockpit!

Toshi

Thanks Hunter and Gamera .
This has been standing in the paintings because I had a problem with the airbrush. Nozzle, air cap or needle ???
To be sure, I bought the complete set.

In the meantime I glued the model. Missing the machine gun in the cockpit because following the Hasegawa scheme does not enter. I did an experiment and got glue at the end. It even avoids complications in painting.

Regards

ajcmac

Beautiful work esp on the cockpit and prop! 

Mac,

Amazing work on the pit and engine. Everything looks great!

Thank you BrandonK and MrStecks. The quality of the kit helps a lot. It's a great kit.

Fused fuselage lines were sanded to remove the glue marks and glued the rear stabilizers.

The propeller with weathering. Now another layer of gloss clear, a wash and then mate clear.

Regards

ajcmac

Beautiful work.  I really like the subtle weathering in the cockpit.  Looks fantastic.

Cheers, Mark

That is one stunning cockpit. Beautiful.

BK

The interiors are ready.

Regards

ajcmac

Weekend and many hours spent on the bench.

Seat belts with weathering.

Glued fuselage.

The engine . The exhaust pipes are missing.

The propeller.

Regards

ajcmac

More advances in the cockpit.

Now the decals on the dashboard, glue the seat belts and I get the cockpit ready.

Regards

ajcmac

Thank you for your comments.

The interiors almost ready.

Painted canopy.

The engine parts are already painted.

Regards

ajcmac

I love how she's coming, nice work! 

ajcmac,

I've got this kit in the stash...so I will be along for the entire ride. Great looking paint work. I look forward to end result. Enjoy the build

I like the subtle weathering I'll have to file that one away.  Is it just me or who said you can't multiply zeros.  I've built a bunch and I have to slap my hand away everytime I go to a model shop.

While waiting for the arrival of some paints I went ahead some parts.
Wings and auxiliary tank already glued.

I painted the wheels.

I applied some weathering on the engine cover, landing gear and sights. I forced a little because with the application of clear almost everything fades.

Regards

ajcmac

I started painting the model.

The engine cover.

Landing gear.

The propeller.

The cockpit.

Regards

ajcmac