Tamiya 1:48 Nakajima A6M2-N Kit #61016

[fubar57]

Thanks, Steve. This is exactly what I was trying for; scratches showing rust and then deeper scratches showing "metal"

 

[Viking1066]

It's coming along nicely Geo.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks, Jesse

 

[Crimea_River]

Very convincing look.

 

[fubar57]

Thank you, Andy

 

[fubar57]

Went to work on the wheels. It kinda, sorta worked. I'm happy with it. I'll do the trolley tomorrow and start the Rufe

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far George!

 

[fubar57]

Cart chipping complete, just need to put it together. The uprights are just butt joins. Put the 2 piece cowling together, gonna need some goop on the seams

 

[talbot]

great job Geo

 

[fubar57]

Thanks, Steve. There's a lot more rust than showing in the photo. I'll try a different background in the finished shot

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Nicely done so far George!

 

[fubar57]

Trolley done, not without drama. The castor wheel in front pinged off into the ether and will be found when I'm done. I only had one in the spares box, the right size but not really correct. A few touch ups to be done

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I could have added more dings but as it is my first attempt using this chipping fluid I held back. I think I have figure out how to use it. On to the air frame

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[talbot]

Nice Geo!

 

[SaparotRob]

Trolley done, not without drama. The castor wheel in front pinged off into the ether and will be found when I'm done…

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All hail the Carpet god.

 

[Wurger]

 

[destrozas]

looooookkkkinnnngggg gooooooddddd

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks great.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys. Innards sprayed with Tamiya XF-71 Cockpit; flash has kinda washed it out. Before that I brushed some hairspray around where I want chipping. I don't know if brushing works but we shall find out in about 20 minutes. Seat harnesses were pre-bent before spraying. As this is a later built aircraft, a shoulder harness was now in use