Oh look, paint. Nice. Is there more chipping to come ?
Tonys Tamiya 1/48 A6M2 Zero
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A bit more colin but not too much , at this early stage of the pacific war they wouldnt have been too weathered , plus I think the naval zeros kept their paint on a bit better , probably down to the primer .
As usual the weekend is about the only time i get to the bench , so progress has been slow . An hour today saw me finish off the chipping and wear and get the cowling primed red . This will be hairsprayed like the airframe and lightly chipped after its had a coat of blue black . As the machine i’m doing is a mitsubishi built one ,the hinomaru are plain red ( the Nakajima built machines had a white surround ) . So as its a simple mask job i decided to spray them instead of using the decals .Out came the Compass cutter and wide masking tape was applied to some shiny label backing paper , making an easy mask . Meatballs anyone? 
Sorry Tony, but I am weeks late commenting on your GB build. I just did a ketchup and, as usual, you are doing your magic once again. I am surprised that you have stepped up in scale and I can finally see what you are doing. Top job and the sprayed Hinomaru's have really turned out great, Sir!!!...
Prost
Allen
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Allen
That's looking very nice indeed there Tony, fantastic stuff mate.As usual the weekend is about the only time i get to the bench , so progress has been slow . An hour today saw me finish off the chipping and wear and get the cowling primed red . This will be hairsprayed like the airframe and lightly chipped after its had a coat of blue black . As the machine i’m doing is a mitsubishi built one ,the hinomaru are plain red ( the Nakajima built machines had a white surround ) . So as its a simple mask job i decided to spray them instead of using the decals .Out came the Compass cutter and wide masking tape was applied to some shiny label backing paper , making an easy mask . Meatballs anyone?
The sprayed on roundal is top drawer
Lovely work. Markings look great.
Geoffers
SMF Supporter
Very nice Tony it’s coming along very well.
I agree with the other guys, the painted on markings look superb
Geoff.
I agree with the other guys, the painted on markings look superb
Geoff.
Brilliant work. Do tell, what magical thing is this compass cutter you have.
langy71
SMF Supporter
Love those painted Hinomaro's Tony, I did try to cut mine out but my cutter wouldn't go down that far... 
I did try to cut mine out but my cutter wouldn't go down that far...
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Awesome work Tony looks very nice and clean.As usual the weekend is about the only time i get to the bench , so progress has been slow . An hour today saw me finish off the chipping and wear and get the cowling primed red . This will be hairsprayed like the airframe and lightly chipped after its had a coat of blue black . As the machine i’m doing is a mitsubishi built one ,the hinomaru are plain red ( the Nakajima built machines had a white surround ) . So as its a simple mask job i decided to spray them instead of using the decals .Out came the Compass cutter and wide masking tape was applied to some shiny label backing paper , making an easy mask . Meatballs anyone?
@colin m
Here it is colin , a cheap enough little tool , very useful. It only goes down to about 9mm diameter though , so below that youre into punch and die territory . It comes with about 4 spare blades too . John used to have them in the SM shop but theyre marked as discontinued , i found this one on Ebay though https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23346766...4CImzeiQa2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Cheers tony
Jim R
SMF Supporter
Bit more done today . After looking at the decals and paint guide I realised that there were more markings that I could mask up and paint. Theres a red band around the rear fuselage and two yellow bands across the tail .The easiest way to mask up a 8mm parallel band like this is to cut a piece of masking tape the width that you need then apply it to the model making sure its straight . You will get a bit of creasing at the back edge but this doesnt matter as its only a guide for the actual masking . Now cut some thinner strips of masking tape , about 1-2 mm and apply these upto the edges of the 8mm piece . Once done take out the 8 mm piece and finish masking up ( in this case after i had added a bit more masking i just used cling film to protect the rest of it . Same goes for the tail bands .
Yes Tony the Committee have been made aware of this very fine build. They are now watching intently.
So I'm late in, been busy in the garden .
Must agree with the gang some really fine work .
So I'm late in, been busy in the garden .
Must agree with the gang some really fine work .
Thanks everyone for the fine comments . @Mini Me & @John Race thanks for the nomination , ill try and keep a steady hand now , with the beady eyes of the committee watching over my shoulder !
Masking now off the tail and leading edge chipped , its now ready for the very few decals ( one each side of the tail , one on the port rear fuselage and some little ones on the undercarriage doors and propeller blades ) ive also been addressing the scoop under the rear of the cowling. Tamiya have just left it open , whereas i think the real thing had a filter screen . To simulate this I robbed the wifes sewing box and got some Bias binding . Dont know what this stuffs supposed to be for but I do know it makes a good mesh when painted and drybrushed ! This will be cut to shape and possibly backed with a bit of plastic card . More on this tomorrow, cheers tony
