Mitsubishi A6M2b ZERO early Hasegawa 1/72

[djos]

Hi all

Another from the series ended, aged Hasegawa, one of my favorite models, poor detailed cockpit, nice engraved panels, but finished has everything on its place. To my sorrow, invested time and efforts to fully equip cockpit, fully build interior and improved seat ... etc ..... all that once closed with canopy stays buried and almost invisible.
Colors ...... questionable as always. I tried to apply everything that I've found for early Zero, which means light gray (IJN). What ever is really correct, I wanted to have two approach, IJN gray / green (i just finished airfix one) and gray of the IJN. In addition, I tried to break up the monotony with various surface shades, frankly I would not bet the reality of the final look, but I like it .... The next one will be certainly more balanced.
Hinomaru and stripe painted, because my original cracked . Wash standard approach, artistic oil paint, Tamiya pastels, and Gunze varnish at the end.
Pictures, with greetings to all

At the very least, a comparison with his twin brother by Airfix (for comparison of shape):

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice, for your reference, V-103 is a pretty good match for the correct zero colour as it appears on screen with a slightly Amber brownish tinge, while a slightly lighter Grey colour as per AI-155 should be used on the control surfaces, Rudder, Ailerons and elevators.

And whilst most apply a Matt finish Early Zeroes had a glossy finish.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Nicely done.

 

[Robert Porter]

Looks great, liked the side by side shots. To be honest my old eyes don't see much shape difference.

 

[SANCER]

I like her. Congrats

 

[parsifal]

I think its a good job and interesting comparison

 

[Gnomey]

Good work!

 

[fubar57]

Very nice work and good info Wayne

 

[Wayne Little]

Thanks George, just wish to help where I can..

 

[Rogi]

Lovely, the colour is spot on awesome