A6M5 Zero and Ki-61 Tony

[centaur567]

I decided to just do these two kits and to combine them into one thread to maeby simplify space.
The Zero is a Mitsubishi built airframe and in not sure as to the color difference of the Nakajima ones as far as the cockpit and camo.
On the Tony, the instructions say to paint it overall IJA Lt. gray with dark green blotches on upper surfaces unlike the box art. No natural metal. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Pulling up a chair and

 

[centaur567]

The Zero kit only came with a seated pilot that looked too much like a gringo. I had some left over parts from the A-36 kit which kinda works.
It's 0% accurate and will be a closed cockpit which hides a lot of detail, but at least it' better than nothing. Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

Also started on the Tony cockpit. The fuselage is just taped together just to see how parts fit.
Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

Work on the Zero has progressed quit a bit. The wings and fuselage are assembled but not attached together. Along with the cockpit, they are just dry fitted together. So far the fit is pretty good for 1962 molds. Also the tail hook was just a small protrusion sticking out the bottom. I made one out of solder and cut out the opening for it. Now I need to make a tail light on the tip of the tail.
Work on the Tony is limited till there's time to paint the cockpit. The wings and drop tanks are glued together. My house to do list has grown a lot lately. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

My house to do list has grown a lot lately.

Tell me about it.
And throwing out a knee or back is taking longer and longer to recover.

That's great fit for any kit in any era. Looks good Gary

 

[Sharkmouth]

Slow down! My head is spinning!

 

[Barney]

I blew up more than one of those Zeros... back when they were $0.98