Stuart's Zero (Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi A6M2)

Post by **Stikpusher** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:43 pm

After I get my two closest to the finish line projects wrapped up, I think I need to do a bench cleaning myself…

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:24 pm

Well one of the advantages of only having a work

tray

is that you have to keep it clean otherwise you end up with no space!

I've started on this - no pics yet but I've assembled the cockpit and added two coats of

interior

green.

Medicman71 · Post by **Medicman71** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:27 pm

Can't wait to see the build!

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:42 pm

Thanks Mike.

It's been utterly manic this week with work and decorating, so very little time for anything else - I've base-coated the cockpit with gren but that's about it.

Apologies for the crap kindle shot, but here's a pic...

Hopefully detail painting over the weekend.

Post by **Stikpusher** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:05 pm

Good progress so far Stuart

Post by **speedgraflex** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:59 pm

Very nice! I build on sheets of cardboard which is a very similar technique to your tray. I tell myself that having a tight workspace makes for a precise workflow which sounds great as I secretly wish for a 15 foot bench.

Post by **LyleW** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:27 am

Ii just was the 15’ bench, 5’ deep!

Yeah, Stuart! On your way.

Duke Maddog · Post by **Duke Maddog** » Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:27 pm

speedgraflex wrote:Very nice! I build on sheets of cardboard which is a very similar technique to your tray. I tell myself that having a tight workspace makes for a precise workflow which sounds great as I secretly wish for a 15 foot bench.

I know how that is! I'm on a TV tray in front of my desk because I can't use my desk for all the crap on it!

Bruce, they ain't 15' long, but you can easily get an 8' table at Hobby Day! LOL!

tempestjohnny · Post by **tempestjohnny** » Sun Nov 07, 2021 4:12 am

keavdog wrote:Looks like a fun build. Oddly enough and not related, I'm building my first Japanese plane since I was 19 or so - a Tamiya Raiden and I have a zero in the stash. I did the same thing you did and pulled the trigger on all the correct paints so may be more in the future (there's a new RUFE coming )

I built the Hasegawa RUFE a few years ago. Great kit. Funny thing is you have to put weight in the float to get it to sit on the cart

BlackSheep214 · Post by **BlackSheep214** » Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:53 am

Looking good!

I need to get off my ass and find myself a decent Hasegawa AV-8 Harrier kit in 1/48 scale with Black Sheep markings.

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