**** DONE: 1/32 A6M2 Model 21 Zero EIII-117 ‘Carrier ZUIHO’ - Carrier Aircraft GB

[rochie]

looks great Wayne

 

[vikingBerserker]

DAM!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Just the ticket mate.

 

[Wayne Little]

Yeah, I'm much happier with it too!

...on to the next stage....

 

[Wurger]

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Shinpachi]

Nice work, Wayne.

Let me add explanation why the holes were not symmetrical with my drawing.
There was a big engine starter handle as the red part shows.
It was impossible to make the holes symmetrical from the beginning.

 

[Wayne Little]

Thanks for that fantastic additional info Shinpachi!

Flat coated the instrument panel today and then used a toothpic to put a drop of gloss clear on each dial...

 

[javlin]

Third time was a charm Wayne

 

[Rogi]

Shinpachi you rock, I was looking for seatbelt shots but couldnt find them anywhere all one type or the other, that one looks great

 

[Shinpachi]

You are welcome, Rogi.
If Wayne may permit, here is a closeup too.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Nice seat detail pictures Shinpachi, thanks.

 

[Rogi]

Is that the original color of the seatbelts? I've seen them in more of a brown or flat earth color? Thanks for any help and clarificiation

 

[ccheese]

Nice pic of the seatbelts. Should help...

Charles

 

[Shinpachi]

Is that the original color of the seatbelts?

All I know is Mitsubishi restored them in 1989.
Model was A6M5.

 

[Wayne Little]

You are always welcome to add information at anytime Shinpachi

 

[A4K]

Great work Wayne, and great info Shinpachi!

 

[woody]

Looking good Wayne.

 

[Wayne Little]

Thanks guys, slow going...but have buttoned up the fuselage and sanding and restoring rivet detail along the top of the fuselage...

 

[Airframes]

Nice work Wayne, and a great shot of the seat and harness.
I can't figure out how the shoulder strap fastens though, and the lap strap appears to be a two pin buckle - not easy to unfasten in a hurry!
However, as there are two 'Clecos' still in the seat (at bottom right), it's probable that the photo was taken before restoration was completed, so maybe there's an extra clip or hook to be fitted to the shoulder strap?