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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:51 pm
by LyleW
Stuart wrote:
Well I kinda meant the build rather than the overspray, but I think you plan will work.
Oh.

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:10 pm
by Stikpusher
He just getting it ready for the yellow flames that happen when a Zero gets hit... :giggles:

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:14 pm
by LyleW
Stikpusher wrote:He just getting it ready for the yellow flames that happen when a Zero gets hit... :giggles:

:ggun: :Bur2:

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:27 am
by LyleW
This little beauty is not going down without a fight. Kit decals split and came apart. Contacted Tamiya USA and the gentleman kindly sent me a new set, sealed in a factory bag - I guess. Darn near giddy with excitement. Cut out the Hinomaru and yes, the two that I tried came apart as well. Not sure I've seen this with Tamiya decals before.

Anyway, I can cut masks for the hinomaru and such. I'm good at circles.

But, I'm looking for a font of the Japanese numbers used on the fuselage codes, so I can print those if needed.

Anyone know of any?

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:32 pm
by Stuart
Man that's a pain in the arse Lyle!

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:42 pm
by jeaton01
Most likely have to scan those and print them.Or ask some one who may have them. Like me.
I did V-103 but all I used was the number and the stars on the tail from the decal sheet. Here's the instructions for painting.

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Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:13 pm
by LyleW
Yeah, Stuart, like a Hoover vac! John, thanks. I was able to use the tail codes. Maybe pics tomorrow.

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:38 pm
by jeaton01
Lyle, did you shake the box too hard, is that what's causing trouble?

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:20 am
by LyleW
Must have! This decal sheet came from Tamiya USA with a couple of replacement parts. It wasn’t laid flat in the box, oh well.

Re: 1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:07 pm
by Stikpusher
Why not look for an AM decal set for your Zero?