Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Group Build

[A4K]

If I only had my NZ stuff here..!! 2 Hasegawa A6M3 Zeros, ie, 2 spare A6M2 cowlings for you...

 

[Micdrow]

Good call Wayne on the training unit,

Figured out the squadron on the box. According to the profile I found its of the Tsukuba Naval Air Corps of the Imperial Japanese Navy Airforce from Oita Air Base July 1945. Profile is suppose be of a Mitsubishi A6M5C Model 52C. It was an advance training unit deployed for home defense duties.

 

[Wayne Little]

Daniel, see if someone's got the old Hasegawa kit (70's version).
It came with all three cowling types (A6M2,3 and 5), being the same kit sold in different boxings (with appropriate decals for the box version).

Possibly their '90s kit has all three too..? (I haven't seen it)

Reckon i have that old Hasegawa kit somewhere Daniel, will check the stash!

Good call Wayne on the training unit,

Figured out the squadron on the box. According to the profile I found its of the Tsukuba Naval Air Corps of the Imperial Japanese Navy Airforce from Oita Air Base July 1945. Profile is suppose be of a Mitsubishi A6M5C Model 52C. It was an advance training unit deployed for home defense duties.

Thanks Paul, Yes that's the one, looked it up after I got off the net last night.

 

[Njaco]

I think only 93 Mitsubishi A6M5C Model 52C were made.

 

[Micdrow]

I think only 93 Mitsubishi A6M5C Model 52C were made.

Yep thats what my records state also.

 

[Airframes]

Great work Guys! I wouldn't know a Zero from a Fred, or is it Frank......

 

[Catch22]

Frank.

 

[Airframes]

Thank heavens for that, I thought it was Cedric!!!

 

[Matt308]

109 don't be discouraged. Even crappy kits have some promise. This Advent kit is the old 50's Revell kit. She has lots of life yet!

 

[Catch22]

You really did a good job on that one Matt, I remember that one.

 

[109ROAMING]

Good call Wayne on the training unit,

Figured out the squadron on the box. According to the profile I found its of the Tsukuba Naval Air Corps of the Imperial Japanese Navy Airforce from Oita Air Base July 1945. Profile is suppose be of a Mitsubishi A6M5C Model 52C. It was an advance training unit deployed for home defense duties.

Thats good! because I can't find these dam profiles starting to be convinced they didn't come with any

Reckon i have that old Hasegawa kit somewhere Daniel, will check the stash!

Would be bloody appreciated mate -Il go take a photo of the cowling now

Many thanks guys for your help!

 

[109ROAMING]

109 don't be discouraged. Even crappy kits have some promise. This Advent kit is the old 50's Revell kit. She has lots of life yet!

Your builds inspiring , it shows you can get a decent result (Note: "you" not me! ) I hope to develop my weathering ability on this build (so don't be surprised if it turns to crap) Il try my best though

Heres a pic of the cowl ,as you can see my photograhpy sucks but it sorta shows the bad mold quality -some of it can't be seen (Dammit)

 

[Lucky13]

Ooh the horror!

 

[Airframes]

Cripes! See what you mean Daniel! Calling Doktor Wojtek.......

 

[Lucky13]

DOCTOR WOJTEK TO THE OPERATION ROOM, DOCTOR WOJTEK!!

 

[Wurger]

Ok....OK... I'm here. What is going on?

 

[Lucky13]

A case of bad molding Doctor....

 

[Wayne Little]

Would be bloody appreciated mate -Il go take a photo of the cowling now

Many thanks guys for your help!

Here ya go Daniel, dust and all....yours mate if ou want it.....now where is your address again!

 

[109ROAMING]

Really? wow people round this place are helpful! Many thanks Wayne! What an improvement it'l be! Will think of something to return the favour otherwise il feel bad!

 

[Wurger]

So my help is not needed at all.