Open for business - Tamiya Mitsubishi A6M2b 1/72 & engine

[Flyingbabydoc]

Hi friends,

The move is finally "completed", although no internet - no garage - no garden - no telephone yet. We are basically camping in a 250 m² tent! But it is all worth it, beautiful surroundings of hills and forests.
Also, I could tame the wife with her complaints about my stash by threatening of comandeering one of the extra rooms into a show room. That did it.

And so I am back in business. I decided to start rather slowly and revisit some classics. Since I love Japanese WWII planes, this is a Tamiya Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero type 21 in 1/72 (always). No PE this time, just an extra engine set from CMK. This plane (B1-151) was flown by Capt. Lida onboard the Soryu during Midway.

Still a WIP but enough to post a few pics. Weathering and diorama to come later.

I haven't yet browsed the forum but I am looking forward to seeing and learning from your latest models.

Cheers

Alex

 

[moon puppy]

Let's get some photos of the new homestead Doc!

 

[errains]

Nice to see you back at the bench and here on MA! The Zek looks good and that great little details.
Yeah...lets get some pics of the new digs!

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Sure thing master. Mind you, not finished yet.

It is a KFW 40+ house, so fully recyclable. Water from the rain, Heating from the wind and electricity from the sun. Minimal costs, hopefully.

Cheers

Alex

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Barbecues are a must in the construction site. And my son is enjoying the mud puddles where the garden is supposed to be... one day.

 

[moon puppy]

Thanks Doc! Nice house!! What's on the grill?

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

German Pork Belly with beer sauce... Natürlich

 

[errains]

Love the new house and that location is awesome...secluded but not in the boonies!!
...and Eco friendly to boot!!!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

It all looks quite good Alex! The house is nice and I am sure it will be awesome when fully finished!

Take care and keep healthy my friend!

 

[jeaton01]

Very nice house, beautiful surroundings! And a nice Zero inside for decoration.

 

[razordws]

Both the Zero and the house look fantastic Alex!

 

[centaur567]

Both the Zero and the house look fantastic Alex!

Ditto!! Gary S. XLV MMXX

 

[Flyingbabydoc]

Thanks a lot guys, that is very kind.
We do love the house although the commute is about 35min each direction, but still its location in the woods is really amazing. Sitting back on the porch in the evening just with forest sounds is simply idillic. These are the "outskirts" of the black forest (Schwarzwald) so they are protected and cannot be built on.
Maybe some of you can come and visit when this madness is all over!

The Zero is on a small pause since I am waiting for a few CMK items to make a small diorama. I will post more when they arrive.

Cheers

Alex