Two Zeros!

[ZacYates]

The score for NZ v Paraguay on Friday? Could be, but in this case its Zac's current modelling project ;D:


The Hobby Boss A6M5, purchased at Warbirds Over Wanaka and being built as the Planes Of Fame machine, and the Hasegawa A6M2 being built as the "perfect Zero" manufactured in Canada and the US.

More progress pics to follow, but these two builds are going at a leisurely pace so don't expect much Just wanted to share what I've been up to after work and at weekends.

[Dave Homewood]

"the "perfect Zero" manufactured in Canada and the US"

Do you mean a Tora Tora Tora Harvard conversion? Confused.

I'm looking forward to the results though.

[ZacYates]

Ah ha! No, but here's one of those I prepared earlier: modelingmadness.com/reviews/mod/yatest6m.htm

I refer instead to the A6M2 "remanufactured" by the Blayd Corporation and Tri-State Aviation over several years, incorporating a few original pieces but mostly newly manufactured components. Other than being powered by a P&W engine (like the CAF example flown at Wanaka this year) it is claimed to be the most authentic early Zero flying. And its for sale, too! Some pics can be seen here www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/a6m2/blayd.html and here dakotaterritoryairmuseum.com/index.php?id=57

[mumbles]

Jun 21, 2010 22:49:16 GMT 12 ZacYates said:

More progress pics to follow, but these two builds are going at a leisurely pace so don't expect much

'Leisurely'? Seen how quick my builds progress lately? You're positively racing mate ;D

[ZacYates]

I have "mellowed" a ton since my kid years, trust me!



That said, A6M5 was finished today