Extremely detailed Zero schematics
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Hi, fly boy.
Thanks for your good question.
To make these 3D CGs, I borrowed a set of tail landing gear of A6M2 from a friend of mine, Mr.Taizo Nakamura
alias A6M232 who is a leading collector and researcher of the Zero fighters here in Japan. You can check more
details on photos in his site here - ttp://www10.ocn.ne.jp/~a6m232/page023.html
However, the sample was not enough for me to make up the total image of the device as we had no Oleo part.
Mr.David Aiken of PEARL HARBOR HISTORY ASSOCIATES, INC. was very kind and genereous to offer me his very
rare technical data of A6M2 which was originally researched by the U.S. Forces in 1942 soon after the Pearl
Harbor attack.
It was a great experience for me
Thanks for your good question.
To make these 3D CGs, I borrowed a set of tail landing gear of A6M2 from a friend of mine, Mr.Taizo Nakamura
alias A6M232 who is a leading collector and researcher of the Zero fighters here in Japan. You can check more
details on photos in his site here - ttp://www10.ocn.ne.jp/~a6m232/page023.html
However, the sample was not enough for me to make up the total image of the device as we had no Oleo part.
Mr.David Aiken of PEARL HARBOR HISTORY ASSOCIATES, INC. was very kind and genereous to offer me his very
rare technical data of A6M2 which was originally researched by the U.S. Forces in 1942 soon after the Pearl
Harbor attack.
It was a great experience for me
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
Great stuff!
Spits
Airman 1st Class
Great works, Spits! They are fantastic and I sure love them
I want to see more:shout:!!!
...My 3D software is 'SHADE'.
I have ever tried Lightwave as well as 3dmax but the polygon modlling was unfamiliar to me and hard to handle. SHADE is very alike CAD drawing tools and easy to handle, for me, at least
Attached image: A6M tail parts
I want to see more:shout:!!!
...My 3D software is 'SHADE'.
I have ever tried Lightwave as well as 3dmax but the polygon modlling was unfamiliar to me and hard to handle. SHADE is very alike CAD drawing tools and easy to handle, for me, at least
Attached image: A6M tail parts
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Heinz
Captain
Wonderful work Shinpachi and Spits
Spits
Airman 1st Class
Wow Shinpachi how much of the Zero you got done,it looks amazing.The Spitfire has been on the go for the last few years.I prefer the Cad Parametric programs as they are ideal for engineering.Our project blog is here...
Spitfire Project A58-27
Spitfire Project A58-27
Hi, Spits.
I have never known that Australians are so eager to make up a real Spitfire!!!
(Are you too, Heinz?
)
Great project. It has urged me to be more serious about my Zero fighter project again. Thanks.
Please let me check your site often as I'm looking forward to your Spit fly in the near future!!!
Thank you again for the nice posts!
PS: My modelling is going on from part to part at random but the part I did not check at all is now the cockpit frames only. They will complete soon.
I have never known that Australians are so eager to make up a real Spitfire!!!
(Are you too, Heinz?
)Great project. It has urged me to be more serious about my Zero fighter project again. Thanks.
Please let me check your site often as I'm looking forward to your Spit fly in the near future!!!
Thank you again for the nice posts!
PS: My modelling is going on from part to part at random but the part I did not check at all is now the cockpit frames only. They will complete soon.
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storm_eagle
Recruit
- 7
- May 1, 2009
Maybe this pix can help with the structure
Thanks storm_eagle for the very clear photographs of an A6M5.
They are sure useful for my modelling!8)
I have long been waiting for your comment Micdrow
Thanks.
Sorry man, some how I missed. Awsome job though!!!!
Spits
Airman 1st Class
Hi Shinpachi great to hear your still going strong..Yes we are progressing here,keep up the great work as the zero is one plane that needs to be kept alive..
Best wishes from the spitfire crew..
Best wishes from the spitfire crew..
Aaron Brooks Wolters
Brigadier General
Great info Shinpachi.
That is amazingly detailed. I especially like the shot of you in the pilot seat.
That is amazingly detailed. I especially like the shot of you in the pilot seat.Oh, how many compliments I have asked!
Sorry but many thanks gentlemen!
Please tell my best wishes to Geoff, Spits.
I am also impressed with his good Australian craftsmanship.
I have posted his(&his friend's) masterpiece(gauge) on my local site to introduce recently.
Nagakura's BBS
Thanks Aaron! You always encourage me when I'm blue a little bit.
My translation on the thread will go on because I think I must translate several articles at least which describe incidents around August 15, 1945 when the war was over.
Please keep in touch with me.
Many thanks everyone.
Sorry but many thanks gentlemen!
Please tell my best wishes to Geoff, Spits.
I am also impressed with his good Australian craftsmanship.
I have posted his(&his friend's) masterpiece(gauge) on my local site to introduce recently.
Nagakura's BBS
Thanks Aaron! You always encourage me when I'm blue a little bit.
My translation on the thread will go on because I think I must translate several articles at least which describe incidents around August 15, 1945 when the war was over.
Please keep in touch with me.
Many thanks everyone.
You have every bit to be proud, they look awsome Shipanchi!!!
Micdrow. You win8)
Here is one of my top secrets for CG modlling - a CAD tracing based on the original data A6Ms. Sorry but please let me omit each value at the moment, until I complete my ongoing work at least.
Thank you very much again for the compliments, Micdrow!
You have awesome talent to collect informations.
Here is one of my top secrets for CG modlling - a CAD tracing based on the original data A6Ms. Sorry but please let me omit each value at the moment, until I complete my ongoing work at least.
Thank you very much again for the compliments, Micdrow!
You have awesome talent to collect informations.
Messy1
Master Sergeant
Cool stuff Shinpachi!
