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Hi guys,
I have finally finished my first 1/48 build, Tamiya's A6M2 Zeke, OOB. The kit was ok, old and did not have much detail, but it was cheap and that suited me because I wanted to experiment on it. As some of you out there know I tested my complementary pre-shading technique for the first time on this little guy (dark yellow primer followed by purple pre-shading before IJN Ash Gray base coat), as well as first time salt technique for color variation (slightly overdone in my opinion).
As I said, the kit is poor in detail and there were some fitting issues (canopy, landing gear and the cowling) but nothing that put me off.
I also lost the small bit on the right aileron. Never to be seen again.
I am satisfied with the result. You be the judges.
Comments and criticism are much appreciated!
Thanks for looking guys!
Cheers,
Nikola
www.shelfforce.com
Great job! weathering looks fantastic!
John
On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38
1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier
Thank you John,
Glad you like her. I think I overdid the weathering, as those early carrier Zekes were kept pretty neat (at least from the reference photos), but as this was a test dummy doesn't really matter. :)
Best,
Nikolathose early carrier Zekes were kept pretty neat (at least from the reference photos), but as this was a test dummy doesn't really matter. :)
Yes but your technique looks good. It will come in handy for another subject. Maybe a Burma A-36.
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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Thank you Modelcrazy. Appreciated!
My next endeavour will be Revell's 1/48 P-61 "Midnight Mickey", and those widows were pretty beat up from what I've seen, so should be interesting.
Although, I hear that this kit is somewhat a b#@ch to build and has made a number of modelers to just give up. Lots of fitting issues apparently, especially with the clear parts. We'll see.
Yes, it's notorious. I have built it twice, I think, but was not very skilled at the time and didn't notice. I'd probably be appalled if I were to attempt one now. Like Revell's Arizona.
Oh wow the complementary colours in the pre-shading turned out fantastic! Love your results.
Looking forward to the P-61.
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
The complementary preshading approach worked really well. Very interesting. Nice build!
Thanks Gamera! Glad you like the outcome.
I can't wait to start work on the Widow. Great aircraft with lots of room for weathering effects. :)
Thank you Hoss! Appreciated.
I will try to further improve and develop the method on the Widow. We'll see how it turns out.
Very nicely done! Looks a proper Zeke for sure , great weathering
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Thanks a lot Trey! Glad you like her! :)
Looks real good, Nikola.
To see build logs for my models: http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html
Thank you very much Jeaton! Glad you like her. :)
Hoss WA The complementary preshading approach worked really well. Very interesting. Nice build!
^This.
Great job.
T e d
Thank you Ted! Appreciated!
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