So, if you don't know me, I am still new into this hobby and am a teenager (although I told you many times). I wanted to show you my first "good" model I made.
I made it back during the summer of 2019, and it took me 1-2 weeks. If you don't know, this is the one in my profile picture.
It was a Tamiya 1/48 A6M3 Zero fighter. I used a variety of paints (Tamiya, model masters, Aztek) to make it. I didn't really buy too many paints, I just used enough to suffice. I spray painted it with an airbrush outside (since I didn't have a spraying booth yet) on a table. I was very pleased with the finishing results of my model, since it was a first.
This is what my model looks like completed.
I did a little detailing with the Nakajima Sakae 21 engine (I did a little research), using thin wire, and some dry brushing.
For the Decals, I didn't have a decal setting solution, So I mixed Elmer's glue with some water (I think 3 parts water 1 part glue). It held well. I don't have an image for it.
I also added some rigging to the aircraft. I used regular thread for the line.
The cockpit was straight out of the box, and I used the decals provided. I painted the inside with a metallic blue, enamel.
All in all, I think I made a good scale model for the first time. I also masked the canopy by hand, and it turned out pretty well. Safe to say, my model looks good in my opinion, and I plan to do an F4U Corsair this summer (after building my corvette).