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Hi all,
I thought that as I was now officially a Zero builder, it would be a good idea to create a central point for gathering information that would help us all in our builds of this fantastic model. Pretty much the same thing as my 'Cyber Garage' in the 'Motor Modeller' section but this will be where members can drop links to useful websites about the Zero and Japanese Aviation and I will then add them to an A-Z Index for quick and easy access in one place ??
I will do this slightly different to the car thread and have sub sections for various aspects, rather than lump them all into one index. That way it will be easier to find the info you need.
Index of Useful Websites and Literature:
Aircraft Walkaround Photos & Videos
http://www.j-aircraft.com/walk/walkarou.htm
http://www.youtube.com/w...gJI&feature=related
http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/185354-1.html - A display pilot runs through the system controls and flying of the Zero (Part 1)
http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/185520-1.html - A display pilot runs through the system controls and flying of the Zero (Part 2)
http://archive.org/detai...ftheJapaneseZeroFighter (An interesting U.S. WWII Aircraft Recognition video of the Zero)
Airframes & Technical Drawings
http://www.j-aircraft.co...ll_cover_on_the_a6m.htm (Info on Zero tail wheel design)
http://rwebs.net/avhistory/history/zeke32.htm
Engines
http://www.enginehistory...ese/nasm_research.shtml
http://j-aircraft.com/wa...graeme_wear/sakae21.htm
http://www.j-aircraft.co...ing_sakae_21_engine.htm
http://pwencycl.kgbudge....kae_aircraft_engine.htm
http://translate.google....sakae2.html&act=url (A useful cutaway drawing of the Nakajima Sakae 21 engine (Google translated))
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakajima_Sakae
Armament
History and Development
http://asisbiz.com/il2/Z...itsubishi-A6M-Zero.html
http://www.enotes.com/topic/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero
http://www.fighter-planes.com/info/a6m.htm
http://www.lonesentry.co...ttt08/zero-fighter.html (1942 U.S. report on a wrecked Zero - contains some useful info and measurements)
http://www.vectorsite.net/avzero.html (includes info on a British version created and flown in the 1930's by Gloster - VERY interesting stuff !!)
http://mitsubishi_zero.tripod.com/index.htm
http://www.combinedfleet.com/ijna/a6m.htm
http://www.fighter-planes.com/info/a6m.htm
http://www.ww2warbirds.net/ww2htmls/mitsa6m.html
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/a...ane/museum/index-E.html - contains reference to Nakajima aircraft development amongst other things.
Aircraft Markings & Paint Reference
http://www.j-aircraft.co.../aircraft_interiors.htm
http://www.j-aircraft.co...m-review/wem-review.htm (very useful and accurate colour swatches)
http://www.j-aircraft.com/research/zeroclr.htm
http://forum.largescalep...owtopic=26077&st=15 (more facts on colour matching - see post #21 here for colour mixing info)
https://airbrushes.com/lifecolor.php (The complete Lifecolor range of paints including their Japanese aircraft colours)
http://www.modeldesignco...0Metal%20Primer%20Spray (A useful clear metal Primer)
http://modelingmadness.com/earlya6mcolors.htm
http://www.warbirdinform...ic.php?f=15&t=43211 (interesting chat on correct interior colours)
https://www.whiteensignm...Japanese+Colours/130/1/ (Colour matched Japanese aircraft paints)
http://www.cybermodeler.com/color/cockpit.shtml
http://www.ipmsstockholm...g_colorcharts_japan.htm
http://www.pearlharborat...cgi?act=Print;f=11;t=81
http://www.aviationofjap...2008_03_01_archive.html
http://koti.mbnet.fi/~jj...en/planes/a6m2zero.html
http://theminiaturespage...boards/msg.mv?id=250804
*** A useful cross-reference list of paints recommended by Tamiya for builders of their Zero models can be found in post #19 of this topic. Kindly provided by Forum member 'Jase' - many thanks !! ***
Aircrew & Uniforms
http://www.ipmslondon.ca...rcraftreviews/id29.html
http://www.j-aircraft.com/walk/other/tomsuit.htm (Useful colour photo of two types of Japanese flying suits and equipment)
http://www.j-aircraft.co...miscellaneous_items.htm (great photos of the Leather Flying Helmets & Goggles)
WWII Japanese Aviation
http://www.calvinwlew.co...t_Japanese_Military.htm
References for Aircraft involved in the Pearl Harbour Attacks
Sites of General/Non-Specific Interest
http://www.j-aircraft.com/research/otherres.htm
Wrecks & Recovered Aircraft
http://www.history.com/n...helped-win-world-war-ii
Useful Reference Books (Bibliography)
1. 'Aero Detail #7 - Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighter' by Shigeru Nohara. (ISBN 4-499-22608-2) First published: 1993.
2. 'Maru' Mechanic of World Aircraft #5 - Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero'. All Japanese text but very useful photos & technical drawings. (ISBN - Unknown)
3. 'Modelling the Mitsubishi A6M Zero' (Osprey Modelling #25). by Brian Criner. (ISBN - 1- 84176-866-3, First Published: 2006)
4. 'Combat Legend - Mitsubishi Zero' (Airlife) by Robert Jackson. (ISBN - 1-84037-398-9)
5. 'Aviator Uniforms and Equipment of IJN' (Model Art #655). (ISBN: Unknown) First Published 2004.
6. 'A6M in action' (Squadron/Signal publications #59)by Sigeru Nohara. ( ISBN: 0-89747-141-5) First published 1983.
7. 'Koku-Fan #53 - A6M Zero fighter' by Sigeru Nohara. (ISBN: Unknown)
8. 'The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft Magazine #38 - Mitsubishi A6M Zero' (contains a very nice cutaway technical drawing of the Zero).
The DeAgostini Zero on the Web
http://www.deagostiniedi.../zerofighter/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/w...?v=5yx1iQss3OQ&lr=1
http://www.youtube.com/w...?v=4tkJ5Lg16rE&lr=1
http://www.youtube.com/w...?v=eFUZ9fv83C8&lr=1
Other models/kits of the A6M Zero
http://www.cybermodeler....tam/kit_tam_60317.shtml (Tamiya's 1/32 version of DeAg's Zero with same serial number !!)
http://www.helmo.gr/inde...amp;id=98&Itemid=35 ( A very nice build of the Trumpeter 1/24 A6M2 Zero)
http://www.helmo.gr/inde...amp;id=723&Itemid=1 ( A very nice build of the Bandai 1/24 A6M5c Zero by the same guy as the one above)
http://www.rollmodels.ne...linebuild/zero/zero.htm (A very nice build of Tamiya's 1/32 A6M5c Zero in three chapters)
http://www.youtube.com/w...yik&feature=related (Interesting video of a R/C A6M2-N Zero Floatplane in action, on and off the water !!)
http://www.fiddlersgreen...ft/Mitsubishi-Zero.html (Paper models of the Zero !!)
http://koti.mbnet.fi/~jj...en/planes/a6m2zero.html
I hope you find this a useful one-stop place for all the info you need to build your model and please feel free to add posts with links to any sites you find and if they aren't in the lists already, I will pop back regularly and add them to it !! Also if you feel I have missed a useful sub section then let me know and I will add it into the Index ??
Kev 
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Here's one for the Aircrew & Uniforms section, its an outstanding book and looks like the Tamiya hero is on the cover: http://www.ipmslondon.ca...rcraftreviews/id29.html
A couple for the History section: A6M in action #59 by Squadron/Signal publications http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/ssp/ssp1059.htm
Koku-Fan #53 A6M Zero fighter which is crammed with black & white photos and drawings but with Japanese text. http://www.amazon.com/Ko...3-JAPANESE/dp/B004G3WSGG
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Hi Tom, Thanks for that, have added them to the relevant sections. Gradually building a decent library and I hope others appreciate it !! Does look like Tamiya's pilot, I must agree !! Kev
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Have edited and added a couple more... Also number 38 of 'The worlds greatest aircraft' - Mitsubishi A6M Zero contains a fantastic plan drawing of the internals and lots of info about the Zero http://s224700864.e-shop...cid%3D225%26aid%3D374%26
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Tomick wrote:Have edited and added a couple more... Just noticed ... will add them when I get five minutes !! What do you think of the library ?? Kev
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Its a great idea 
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,051 Points: -13,308
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SennaMentalMe wrote:Tomick wrote:Have edited and added a couple more... Just noticed ... will add them when I get five minutes !! What do you think of the library ?? Kev Think this is wonderful Kev we should try and do these for all the future builds Cheers  “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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jase wrote:SennaMentalMe wrote:Tomick wrote:Have edited and added a couple more... Just noticed ... will add them when I get five minutes !! What do you think of the library ?? Kev Think this is wonderful Kev we should try and do these for all the future builds Cheers Glad you like it Jase and feel free to add any info you find on the net, etc.?? Just post it into the thread and I will add it to the index in post #1 as soon as I find it. I did the 'Cyber Garage' A-Z Index in 'Motor Modeller' as a sort of library for car modelling, but it is just one long index. I think I may change it when I get time to the same format as this one, with sub sections so that things are easier to find. Don't have a lot of spare time at the moment though, but I will change it. Would be a good idea to do these for future builds as you say, but will have to see what models come up. I am not really interested in doing the ships side of things as I don't know enough about it, so maybe one of the guys from that side could do one for the forum ?? I'm more into cars and planes. Cheers mate ... Kev
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SennaMentalMe wrote: jase wrote:SennaMentalMe wrote:Tomick wrote:Have edited and added a couple more... Just noticed ... will add them when I get five minutes !! What do you think of the library ?? Kev Think this is wonderful Kev we should try and do these for all the future builds Cheers Glad you like it Jase and feel free to add any info you find on the net, etc.?? Just post it into the thread and I will add it to the index in post #1 as soon as I find it. I did the 'Cyber Garage' A-Z Index in 'Motor Modeller' as a sort of library for car modelling, but it is just one long index. I think I may change it when I get time to the same format as this one, with sub sections so that things are easier to find. Don't have a lot of spare time at the moment though, but I will change it. Would be a good idea to do these for future builds as you say, but will have to see what models come up. I am not really interested in doing the ships side of things as I don't know enough about it, so maybe one of the guys from that side could do one for the forum ?? I'm more into cars and planes. Cheers mate ... Kev Ahh had not seen the car one as I am only interested in things with guns on them! “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase, I think that James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 had guns on it ... is that enough to turn you into a car modeller ??  The 'Cyber Garage' can be found in the Motor Modeller forum under the heading 'General Model Car & Bike Chat' and there are some very nice websites in there. Kev
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Hi Tom, Thanks for that, it has now been added to the A-Z Index in post #1. Kev
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Thanks Jase added to the A-Z Index in post #1. Unfortunately, the first link doesn't seem to work - just keeps returning "web page cannot be found" for some reason. The 'fiddlers green' paper model one is in the 'Other Models' section and the last is in the 'Walkaround' section. The third link you gave is actually a photo of an American 'P-51 Mustang' cockpit, so I haven't included it in the index as this Library is intended as reference for the Zero. Hope you understand ?? Kev
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SennaMentalMe wrote: Thanks Jase added to the A-Z Index in post #1. Unfortunately, the first link doesn't seem to work - just keeps returning "web page cannot be found" for some reason. The 'fiddlers green' paper model one is in the 'Other Models' section and the last is in the 'Walkaround' section. The third link you gave is actually a photo of an American 'P-51 Mustang' cockpit, so I haven't included it in the index as this Library is intended as reference for the Zero. Hope you understand ?? Kev Yes relised my mistake with link 3 bud could not seem to remove it after i had posted it. shame about first link works for me? and by far the best detail pic. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Just a though but maybe everybody should pm you thier links so you can add them to your page without the haveing an ever growing number of posts? Just a thought. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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jase wrote:Just a though but maybe everybody should pm you thier links so you can add them to your page without the haveing an ever growing number of posts? Just a thought. Good morning Jase, I would prefer NOT to have loads of PM's to sort through as I just don't have the time and it is quicker and easier for me just to do it all on this thread otherwise I have to keep minimising and maximising pages to do the transferring of links !! I understand your thinking about the ever growing list of posts on this thread but that is the whole idea of putting the A-Z Index in post #1. Members post me their links and I edit them into post #1 so that they are all in the same place and members don't have to go searching through pages and pages of posts to find what they want ?? They just need to visit post #1 each time, look in the relevant sub section of the Index and hey presto, quick and easy. The index will always be in post #1 of page #1 so everybody will know where to look. Also when a member drops a link in a post I make a point of replying and stating that it has been added to post #1 ?? Hope that explains why I do it this way ?? Kev
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Full Tamiya Paint list. Broken down by area below Acrylic Aerosol IJN Gray Green. XF-76 AS-29 Semi Gloss Black. X-18 TS-29 Bear-metal Silver. AS-12 Black. X-1 White. X-2 Green. X-5 Red. X-7 Chrome Silver. X-11 Gold Leaf. X-12 Metallic Blue. X-13 Clear Green. X-25 Clear Red. X-27 Titanium Gold. X-31 Titanium Silver. X-32 Matt Black. XF-1 Matt White. XF-2 Matt Green. XF-5 Matt Brown. XF-10 JN Grey. XF-12 Matt Flesh. XF-15 Matt Aluminum. XF-16 Light Blue. XF-23 Deep Green. XF-26 Matt Earth. XF-52 Neutral Grey. XF-53 Deck Tan. XF-55 Metallic Grey. XF-56 Dark Yellow. XF-60 Red Brown. XF-64 IJN Cockpit Green. XF-71 Fuselage including PropellerIJN Gray Green Semi Gloss Black Bear-metal Silver Matt Aluminium Matt Black Bear Metal Silver Red Clear Green Clear Red Interior (none cockpit)Aotake3 parts Metallic Blue 1 part Clear Green. Chrome Silver undercoat. Gold Leaf Matt Aluminium Green Titanium Gold Semi Gloss Black Matt Brown Matt Black BombNeutral Grey Chrome Silver Landing GearSemi Gloss Black Matt Aluminium Aotake (see above) IJN Gray Green Cock pitIJN Cockpit green Semi Gloss Black Matt Aluminium Chrome Silver Matt Black Red White Titanium Silver Titanium Gold Red Brown EngineAotake (see above) Matt Aluminum Semi Gloss Black 1 part Matt Brown 1 part Metallic Grey (for exhaust) IJN Gray Green JN Grey Light Blue Titanium Silver Pilot UniformBoots - Matt Brown Flying Suit - Red Brown Scarf - White Gloves - Deck Tan Helmet - Matt Brown Goggles - Red Brown, Deck Tan Life Preserver - Dark Yellow, Flat Earth Parachute - Dark Yellow Parachute straps - Deep Green “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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From what I understand the cowl was blue/black as per the WEM shade https://www.whiteensignm...l+BlueBlack+AC+J+08/279/
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