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Tamiya kit, 1:48 scale zero

Discussion in 'Modelling' started by Half Track, Oct 27, 2024 at 11:28 AM.

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    Half Track Well-Known Member

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    Mitsubishi A6M2 (Zeke) not a bad kit, an old kit but with relatively good Tamiya quality with good fit and very little flash. But the decals are not too good. I had to soak them in warm water for about 45 seconds for them to slide off the backing and then some didn’t apply well. The holes in the bottom of the wings should have been deeper so when inserting the struts that you have a secure fit. I used Tamiya extra thin cement and I have it resting on this box until the glue sets firmly, otherwise the landing gear will sag or even collapse. But I have had this with other Tamiya kits too. I did not use all the decals provided to make it exactly historically correct. Not for a beginner I would say but overall a fun build which did not lend to any amount of swearing. IMG_4205.jpeg IMG_4205.jpeg IMG_4206.jpeg
     

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    Half Track, Oct 27, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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    Half Track Well-Known Member

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    If it wouldn’t take this forum so damn long to open and the server responding, then perhaps I would not be clicking twice and having double images. This is the only one in the world that gives me trouble.
     
    Half Track, Oct 27, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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    Oh yes...Likey likey...
    Bit of red on the props...
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    CAC, Oct 27, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    Nice work. Wish I had the time and the patience.
     
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    Half Track Well-Known Member

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    One more, IMG_4237.jpeg
     
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    I'd just like to have the skills.
     
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    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    Great work!
    I'm not too enamored with my first Tamiya model. A P47 Razorback wouldn't you know!
    The fuselage seemed kind of flimsy and cowling to fuselage fit was , shall I say a bit challenging. But that could be my old age and fussy eyesight. PBR not withstanding.
    I can understand the suggestion of using Tamiya ultra thin glue = it doesn't take much !!
    Setting it aside for now and put in a request for Christmas for a Revell B25J !
     
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    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    Been toying with the idea of getting back into painting figures. Just need to find a suitable scale for me old eyes.
     
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    1/6 Gordon
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    "12-inches tall
    So, to help you determine how big some items are, we have this handy chart. Keep in mind that for the sake of this chart, we're assuming that 1:1 is a 6-foot tall person and 1:6 scale is 12-inches tall. (Naturally, some statues may be shorter.)"

    These days you can "print" any figurine you want...
     
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