Tamiya Zero's, new vs. old, DONE

fermis

Member since
January 2009
From: hamburg michigan

Tamiya Zero's, new vs. old, DONE

Posted by fermis on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:44 AM

I'm sure many already know, the difference in these kits is night and day. I'll be doing these side by side (along with a Hase "Pete", seperate thread). The only addition will be a resin seat and "detail up" set (seatbelts, wheel chocks, gun barrells and pitot) for the new kit. I used the new kit seat for the old kit. Let's compare......

There really is no comparison!

Not even gonna bother with sidewall pics of the old kit.

One thing I really like about these kits, is that the pits can be slid into the fuse from below after being cemented together. No sanding dust all over the pit!

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CallSignOWL

Member since
January 2010
From: Nebraska, USA

Posted by CallSignOWL on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:46 AM

cant wait to see more fermis!

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Now that I'm here, where am I??

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:23 AM

Nice pit---I hear that new Tamiya Zero is cherry right outta the box...

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p38jl

Member since
January 2003
From: Hancock, Me USA

Posted by p38jl on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:32 AM

<~~~ Lurking.. and LIKING.. Toast

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Hercmech

Member since
March 2010
From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois

Posted by Hercmech on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:41 AM

Nice comparison log Fermis! I have a few of both in the stash so I will be watching this one with interest.

13151015

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Hans von Hammer

Member since
June 2008
From: Iowa

Posted by Hans von Hammer on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:20 AM

Outstanding work, Still... Not worth the 34.00 difference in price...

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fermis

Member since
January 2009
From: hamburg michigan

Posted by fermis on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:35 AM

Hans von Hammer

Outstanding work, Still... Not worth the 34.00 difference in price...

Vendor tables RULE!!!!! Toast

and, Thanks guys...and Owl!

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BaBill212

Member since
February 2003
From: Allentown, PA

Posted by BaBill212 on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:54 AM

Looking exceptional fermis..........

Thanks for sharing

Enjoy the ride!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:23 PM

Night and day. That is a beautiful pit. Such detail.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:28 PM

Hans von Hammer

Outstanding work, Still... Not worth the 34.00 difference in price...

Agree, much more like worth $50 in price difference...

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Reasoned

Member since
February 2011
From: Bent River, IA

Posted by Reasoned on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:32 PM

Excellent work fermis, a lot of detail for 1/48! and OTB?

Got to find me (or figure how to better scratch) the seat belts/buckles.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom. Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 12:39 PM

Both are great kits but yeah the new one is spectacular. No real point in buying any aftermarket stuff to add to it.

Have to say though save something for my Japanese GB in Sept Femis Wink

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

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Hans von Hammer

Member since
June 2008
From: Iowa

Posted by Hans von Hammer on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 3:15 PM

Manstein's revenge

Hans von Hammer:

Outstanding work, Still... Not worth the 34.00 difference in price...

Agree, much more like worth $50 in price difference...

Not with THAT throttle quadrant..

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 4:10 PM

I wonder if Tamiya will ever revamp or even make a new kit of their A6m2 Rufe since they released the new mold A6m5?

And I believe everyone has a Tamiya Zeke in their stash in one form or the other.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 4:32 PM

Mikeym_us

I wonder if Tamiya will ever revamp or even make a new kit of their A6m2 Rufe since they released the new mold A6m5?

And I believe everyone has a Tamiya Zeke in their stash in one form or the other.

Well they did release a new-tool A6M3 which is very nice (and arguably tye best sub-variant that served), but they have yet -- I believe -- to re-tool their basic A6M2...

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Mikeym_us

Member since
March 2004
From: Kincheloe Michigan

Posted by Mikeym_us on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 4:41 PM

Manstein's revenge

Mikeym_us:

I wonder if Tamiya will ever revamp or even make a new kit of their A6m2 Rufe since they released the new mold A6m5?

And I believe everyone has a Tamiya Zeke in their stash in one form or the other.

Well they did release a new-tool A6M3 which is very nice (and arguably tye best sub-variant that served), but they have yet -- I believe -- to re-tool their basic A6M2...

Well they could always rebox the new tool A6m3 as a A6m2 those two aircraft were virtually identical.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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randypandy831

Member since
February 2011
From: Monterey Bay,CA-Fort Bragg, NC

Posted by randypandy831 on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:35 PM

i got the newer M5 and M3. they need a new tool for M2. they need an M8...=)

yea, but this isn't cheap for a single engine single seat fighter but it doesn't need aftermarket. well, only the decals if you want.

tamiya 1/48 P-47D $25 + shipping

tamiya 1/48 mosquito $20+ shipping

hobby boss 1/48 F-105G. wings and fuselage cut from sprue. $40+ shipping.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 28, 2011 4:45 AM

Mikeym_us

Manstein's revenge:

Mikeym_us:

I wonder if Tamiya will ever revamp or even make a new kit of their A6m2 Rufe since they released the new mold A6m5?

And I believe everyone has a Tamiya Zeke in their stash in one form or the other.

Well they did release a new-tool A6M3 which is very nice (and arguably tye best sub-variant that served), but they have yet -- I believe -- to re-tool their basic A6M2...

Well they could always rebox the new tool A6m3 as a A6m2 those two aircraft were virtually identical.

Not really...

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Borg R3-MC0

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September 2004
From: Utereg

Posted by Borg R3-MC0 on Thursday, July 28, 2011 7:55 AM

Without the new one to compare with the old one looks good. But the new one looks great!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 28, 2011 11:46 AM

Borg R3-MC0

Without the new one to compare with the old one looks good. But the new one looks great!

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fermis

Member since
January 2009
From: hamburg michigan

Posted by fermis on Saturday, August 6, 2011 6:11 AM

Thanks again all! Toast

Got these ready for paint. The new kit comes with a sheet for masking the canopy, but it is not pre-cut........pretty tedious, but the lines are perfect!

The stabilizers are solid pieces, not the typical top/bottom. To drop the elevators, I drug the back of a blade through the channel on both sides, til it was thin enough to simply bend the elevators down.

Pretty obvious which is which!

See ya'll next week! Toast

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Reasoned

Member since
February 2011
From: Bent River, IA

Posted by Reasoned on Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:44 PM

I was just about to ask if the control surfaces were moveable but you answerd that.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom. Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:56 PM

fermis

Thanks again all!

Got these ready for paint. The new kit comes with a sheet for masking the canopy, but it is not pre-cut........pretty tedious, but the lines are perfect!

The stabilizers are solid pieces, not the typical top/bottom. To drop the elevators, I drug the back of a blade through the channel on both sides, til it was thin enough to simply bend the elevators down.

Pretty obvious which is which!

See ya'll next week!

Very nice----what schemes are you planning on doing these MOJO's in?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 1:34 PM

What's going on in here?

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carsanab

Member since
April 2005
From: Monster Island-but vacationing in So. Fla

Posted by carsanab on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 2:03 PM

all thats left now is to install the floats.... Whistling

LONG LIVE FLOATIE THINGIES!!!!!! Bow Down

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 2:27 PM

carsanab

all thats left now is to install the floats....

LONG LIVE FLOATIE THINGIES!!!!!!

...ummmmmmmmmm....I think you are looking for the Pete thread...

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waikong

Member since
December 2002
From: NYC, USA

Posted by waikong on Friday, August 12, 2011 12:28 PM

Fermis, I loved that kit, built it when it first came out. Night and day compared to the old kit - which I still have in my stash! Your build is coming along very nicely, what color scheme are you planning ot do?

I thought I'll include a few more comparison pictures here, the figures included are also much better and includes 2 pilots and bigger (?!).