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  1. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Well it depend on how thin vacu canopy will "bend" view (and I hope that I dont damage new canopy- I'm total NOOB in work with vacu parts). I hope to get clear view with closed canopy to save this nice shape of plane "ready to fly" :) but as always time will show :) Right now I'm after lectures...
  2. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Hi Guys :) Well "Zero" supposed to be on "hold" until new canopy arrive... but why not to make some details? :) I've made new Type 92 7,7mm guns Pitot tube I've sanded down engine cowling flaps and I've noticed that engine will be visible in gap between cowling and fuselage so I made exhaust...
  3. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    One of my friends once said "if You have no expectations You can't be dissapointed" and I must admit that it saves me a lot of nerves sometimes :D
  4. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    I must say that I imagined Zero as way smaller so when I opened box I was quite suprised with "large" size of the model :)
  5. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Zathros it will be :) I have to visit glazier workshop and order little case :) Buils is right now on hold as I will receive vaccuformed canopy next month :( I would also like to ask you Guys for little help. Model in "starter set" didnt include stencils. I have ordered Techmod decals set and I...
  6. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Well I'll try to dispel Your doubts guys :) Unfortunately I've damaged canopy and I'm waiting for vacuformed one. Until delivery "model 0 project" is on hold :(
  7. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Finished engine
  8. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Hi :) Few more details to update my little WIP. I've modified engine cowling (far from perfect but I had to improvise). And my favorite part of all models- the engine :D Hope You all enjoy viewing :)
  9. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Will do ;)
  10. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Few days past. Wing section is ready to be attached to fuselage :) Small part will be riveted after glueing wing to body. I've made grill from spare PE "spoked wheel" and air intake pipe imitation from squeezed piece of q tip stick :)
  11. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Thank You Guys :) Right now I'm working on wings. Top surface is already "riveted", exhaust pipes drilled, external tank slot cut out and I've made 1st time in my life "transparent" position lights :)
  12. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Few days past so it's time for little update.. I've made pilot seatbelts, and detailed little bit cockpit instruments. And after painting I closed fuselage :)
  13. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    No worries, will do. There's still loads of work to be done in cockpit, engine etc. :)
  14. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    While Zathros reminiscing living in air I've "armed" cockpit floor. It's far from perfect but to be honest with closed canopy most of fails will be invisible... I hope so... :D
  15. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Yes. I want to make it in this "cream" beige/white color. It's different then all camo/silver patterns and should nicelly stand out on shelf :)
  16. JanMarciniak

    Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi a6m2-b WIP

    Hi Zealots ! I didnt resist model making withdrawal... Today I've brought little kit in nearby market (there's no model store in my town :( ) And here are first effects. Looks little crude but hey I do it for fun ;)
  17. JanMarciniak

    GORGON ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT

    I build them keeping in my mind that they will sooner or later take part in games so "droping down the table" might occure ;)
  18. JanMarciniak

    GORGON ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT

    They survived "drop from the table" test so I can confirm: they are solid and strong ;)
  19. JanMarciniak

    GORGON ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT

    Another 2 little Gorgons :)
  20. JanMarciniak

    F4F-4 Wildcat 1/72 Airfix

    Thank You :)