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Painting Tips for the Zero Options
Silent_Running
#1 Posted : 15 July 2011 23:58:10

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Hi Shipmates,

Thought this info might be useful for those of us that are building the Akagi. The model is a 1/48 Tamiya Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Fighter.

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This aircraft was flown by Lieutenant Commander Shigeru Itaya, Flying Corps Commander. It was flown from the Carrier Akagi on December 7, 1941 in the attack on Pearl Harbour.
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Some really great info regarding painting and weathering, as well as types of paint used.

http://www.aircraftresou...rh/articles.php?id=5980[/url]

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#2 Posted : 16 July 2011 11:01:21

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Good stuff Glenn,very usefulThumpUp
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MWG wrote:
Good stuff Glenn,very usefulThumpUp


Thanks MWG I thought it might prove useful, especially the info about the paint combinations used in the weathering. It will defiantly provide a more authentic feel to the zero models. BigGrin
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#4 Posted : 16 July 2011 22:51:34

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I will definitly use the info, well done mateLOL BigGrin
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#5 Posted : 17 July 2011 00:26:58

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Its a good site that one.. Used it for many years on my planes.. Thats how I managed to get the colour scheme on my Zero.. With plenty of scouring you'll find allsorts out on there..

Chris..
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#6 Posted : 17 July 2011 22:29:27

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nice one Chris I think I'll do that. ThumpUp
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#7 Posted : 17 July 2011 23:01:15

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Here's another one for you...
Chris...BigGrin BigGrin

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WOW chris thats goodBigGrin LOL
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#9 Posted : 19 July 2011 01:23:43

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MWG wrote:
WOW chris thats goodBigGrin LOL


It certainly is MWG, she's a Beauty! BigGrin

Chris, what's with the almost camo pattern on the plane? Does it have a darker tone to blend better with the sea because its at low level on the attack?

When you look at today's carrier aircraft, the colour scheme is very different, how things move on. Nice work Chris! BigGrin


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#10 Posted : 23 October 2011 20:50:51

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Very useful painting info.
What about transfers for the aircraft? do we get them supplied? or has any one got any tips on where they could be purchased in the right scale.
Thanks Terry.
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#11 Posted : 23 October 2011 22:45:33

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Hi Terry,

Firstly welcome to the forum!

The aircraft decals are supplied Cool
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#12 Posted : 24 October 2011 00:32:31

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Welcome to the Forum TerryBigGrin Cool
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BigGrin Hi Terry and welcome to the forum, the suplied decals are of the presure attach type i think not water slide,
regards Andy
Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .

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#14 Posted : 24 October 2011 20:25:55

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Coreect, and very delicate they are too!
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#15 Posted : 24 October 2011 20:40:49

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Thank you all for the warm welcome.
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Having the decals supplied is good news.
Thank you. Terry BigGrin
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#16 Posted : 18 July 2012 16:20:31

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Hi please can u tell me what colour paint i should use on the areoplanes please
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#17 Posted : 19 July 2012 22:16:32

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#18 Posted : 20 July 2012 14:45:17

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Very useful link,

Thanks
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#19 Posted : 20 July 2012 16:27:11

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thanks but what about the dark green what is the code for that please
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#20 Posted : 20 July 2012 16:35:00

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The dark green is Tamiya XF-70 dark IJN green or in aerosol its AS-21
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