Tamiya A6M5/5a Zero

Kerry COX
Dirk. for it's size, this is one of the nicest kits of the Zero around, and by the looks, judging by the work on your motor, it will be a nice build. 🙂
Looking forward to more results. 👍
Cheers. 😉

Clifford Keesler
Awesome start!.

Dirk Ludwig Auteur
Thanks Kerry and Clifford! A friend of mine gave me 'The Great Book of World War II Airplanes' that he bought for $2 at his local library (used book sale). It contains a goldmine of information on 12 of the most iconic war planes of that era, including the Zero. It includes illustrations by Rikyu Watanabee that will be extremely helpful on this build.

Kerry COX
In that case. We expect even greater results. LOL 🙂 👍

Spanjaard
i am grabbing a chair. this will be interesting 🙂

Dirk Ludwig Auteur
I used Old Holland oil paint (2 part Mars Black, 1 part Burnt Umber and odorless thinner) for the wash over silver paint from a rattle can. I really like Old Holland oils because they are loaded with pigment. A little pricey but definitely worth it.

Dirk Ludwig Auteur
Detailed the engine some more and applied another wash. Sprayed the cockpit with my own mix of oil paint over a base coat of silver.

Kerry COX
Is there much in the way of images available on the interior of the cockpit for you in the book you have. ?
If not, here is a link for you that may be of interest. 🙂
Looking good so far. 🙂 👍
google.com.au/url?sa..ust=1467554581614372

Dirk Ludwig Auteur
Just illustrations Kerry. Thanks for the link. Those are some great reference pics.

Kerry COX
All is good Dirk. I am happy to contribute. 🙂

Dirk Ludwig Auteur
I think the engine is done in my estimation but I appreciate any comments or feedback (I think the wiring is probably too big). This is my first model in many many years and compared to other projects posted on this excellent website I've got a ways to go in my modeling skills.

Clifford Keesler
It is looking good to me.