1/48 Tamiya A6M3 Zero: Extended Build

[@averagecanadianguy1966]

i wasn't normally a fan of ground vehicles but nightshift and your Sherman and M5A1 videos made me start building ground vehicles

[@pouletbidule9831]

Same here

[@Maddog-nb9vu]

Great work! If you are interested there is a great book called "Samurai" about Japan's highest surviving WW2 ace, Saburo Sakai, who claims 64 victories mostly in the A6M Zero. It's his military autobiography but it details how tough it was to become an IJN pilot prior to WW2. He outlines how vigorous training, professionalism and high esprit de corps produced some the the world's best pilots Japan had to offer prior to and at the beginning of WW2. An intimate look into the "other side" that most Westerners are unaware of. He was in the same squadron and flew very often with Hiroyoshi Nishizawa, Japan's top ace, and gives much information on the man's personality and flying ability. Definitely worth a read. Now to buy the Tamiya Zero....

[@ianclarkson4002]

As a beginner, I prefer the longer video on a single airplane. Great!

[@kevinfredericks3237]

Outstanding weathering. Those land based zeros took a pounding from the elements like our planes did. You captured that and the in-the-field fee hand paint job nicely.

[@johnmarlowe3496]

I don't want to swell your head any more than it already is but man you do some really cool things w your technique. Really easy to understand. Very easy going attitude and simple, plain explanations make your videos much easier and real than the guys out there counting rivets. A truly refreshing way of doing things. Hope I'm not sounding like a weirdo but I'd wash your laundry for a year to be your apprentice!! But I don't do windows. Thanks again for the motivation I've taken from your work. John M.

[@spalkin]

That canopy looks awfully perfect... Great skill, dialog and photography, so glad I found this!

[@TheModelGuy]

Thank you :) I used the kit masks as a reference and trimmed them to fit

[@diegoparga9324]

Bless the algorithm! I just finished this exact kit a couple of months ago and it was my first ever experience in miniature models. Of course it did not end up a nice as this one but it kinda makes me proud of accomplishing what I did without experience, tools and just 6 or 7 paint bottles to be mix by eye-balling. Wonderful job, friend. Hats off to you.

[@brettpeacock9116]

Great video of a very well done build! I am glad to see that you did not excessively weather or scratch up the Hinomaru markings. In the IJNAF (Imperial Japanese Naval Air force) the Crew chief and the Ground crew could be severely punished if the "Rising Sun" emblems were defaced/damaged or over-painted in any way. They were always maintained at a high standard as routine as an oil or fuel check. (This did not preclude the emblem having a number painted over it partly (As was seen on the NiK2-J George, also a naval Fighter.) I take it this Tamiya A6M-3 is the Type 22 version as the Type 32 version was the "Hamp" with clipped wings and cut back range (The Type 32 preceded the Type 22 in service and was not widely popular (the adoption of the designation of type 22 was to associate the newer version with the very popular A6M-2 Type 21) because the more powerful engine variant and lower lift of the clipped wings increased fuel consumption , cutting it range by over 160km. The type 32 restored the wingtips and increased the internal Fuel tankage to compensate and it also had features of the next model the A6M-5, to which it is nearly visually identical, which has led to many wrecks being mis-identified when found.) I am building a family of Zeroes, and have both Tamiya and Hasegawa's kits in the stash. So far the Hasegawa A6M-2 type 11 (China based, No Navalising) and 21(Pearl Harbour type), the A6M3 Type 22 and Tamiya A6M-5/5a. Still got a few - A6M-1, M-5c & c, M-6 and M-7....all Hasegawa options... to find. As well as the trainer and M-8 of which very few were built. Also, looking forwards to seeing the Swordfish - That would have been my choice too! For another Japanese fighter, I would suggest the modelling the Kawanishi N1K2-J/Ja. Shiden Kai (George)Google "the Battle of the Inland Sea, March 19, 1945" Where a wing of about 35 Georges took on 150 plus US Naval fighter and basically kicked ass! (The Japanese lost 17 Georges and 1 Myrt Recon plane hot down, the Americans lost nearly 50 Planes and did little real damage to their target, the Kure Naval Base near Hiroshima. The next day the Japanese counter attack took the Carrier USS Benjamin Franklin out of the war.... although with heavier losses. At that stage of the war, that was a major shock to the US Navy.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks for noticing that. One thing I had picked up on doing research was how sacred the Hinomaru were.

[@vmoney9106]

Don’t worry, I got him hooked on Japanese planes now and he’s got a nice stash of them already (no hints).

[@voodoonights1671]

I always feel that KZbin modellers should build what they want and upload in the way that feels good to them. So whatever you do is good for me but i like the longer videos and if you feel something merits some special attention, then do it. Thanks for all the work.

[@jdel2574]

I'm working on the revell 1:48 b-25D that they released this year and I highly recommend it as it has good detail and goes together quite smoothly

[@TheModelGuy]

I'll have to look into that. Is it a rebox of their old kit?

[@marcgauthier3158]

@@TheModelGuy According to Scalemates It's a rebox of an 1999 Accurate Miniatures kit

[@TheModelGuy]

@@marcgauthier3158 ah, I'll have to keep an eye out. I know my friend is looking for a -25.

[@williampalminteri1727]

I stumbled upon this video, I am completely AMAZED ! I ran a hobby shop in the mid 1980s, I've never seen anything like this !

[@TheModelGuy]

Thank you William. I think the biggest game changer in the model world is the internet and access to more resources and other people to see what they are doing. It helps to learn and challenge yourself.

[@williampalminteri1727]

@@TheModelGuy Absolutely true ! Back in the 'day' we had a few model magazines to read, the yearly trade fair, beyond that, nothing. The internet changed all that !

[@pauka13]

Wow that's a stunning build. What makes your videos stand out is the great background information about the subject you build so we can learn a lot. About the aotake color: try to mix some clear green into clear blue and spray it onto an aluminum base color. I think this is the best way to represent the protective coating of interior surfaces.

[@TheModelGuy]

Definitely a method to try. I found the flaking too large in this one.

[@sofie7373]

The longer videos are perfect, always enjoying them!

[@richharris1562]

As for trying something new: I'm working on Hasegawa's MC. 205, my first Italian fighter (a fairly uncommon subject). It's got lovely lines, as you'd expect, like a cross between a Messerschmitt and a Ferrari. When it comes to picking my next project, I often open several boxes, sort through the plastic and aftermarket bits (or consider what bits I need) (and make sure all the decals are in Ziplocks), then look at my references and see what makes me most inspired. It can be a process, but it's part of the hobby for me.

[@cruzmzuniga8400]

I like the shorter videos because they focus on single area of the build. Foe its help full and I refer back to them when needed. Either way I relay enjoy your commentary and building of the kits. Keep up the good work..

[@smiffysmodellinghangar8003]

Love how this has answered all the questions I asked and was going to ask about this build 😆. Good to know it’s not just me who gets overwhelmed looking into the stash. Nice to see a weathered Zero like you say not a subject that comes up often but when they do they are normally pretty clean. Looking forward to the swordfish build.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Ben! The Swordfish is going at Ben-Speed and already seeing colour

[@RJ56D]

Excellent work! Congratulations. I am re taking the hobby, after many years without working on a model. I just finished a ME 109D 1/48. With these videos I am learning a lot. Thanks

[@TheModelGuy]

I’m glad they help :) who makes a 109D?

[@RJ56D]

@@TheModelGuy I bought the ME 109D in 1,985 it was in the box for 36 years. A model from Hobbycraft. A few defects. The decals still good!! I have another 2, from those years.

[@loser5845]

Nishizawa’s zero is a beautiful aircraft. You did a great job on this build 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤠

[@epicforger12345]

It was so satisfying watching the cockpit come together

[@davidhinkson8856]

I'm about to get back into aircraft after focusing on cars for the last 20 years. You and Dusan of Scale Model Aircraft are giving me some serious inspiration!

[@TheModelGuy]

That's my biggest reason for this channel: Getting people inspired. I love reading these types of comments. Dusan's work is next level

[@Gamestation011]

I just started doing a 1:48 Airfix Stuka and I’ve had so much fun with it!! Paint work is hard with brushes tho! I love the look of this kit its great!!

[@Angry_pot_o_soup38]

That’s awesome what you did with that zero, you also asked how we chooses are next kits. Well the way I choose is by looking at videos of kit other people enjoyed and what I wanted to learn more about.

[@mister_fjk1972]

Very nice work here in all aspects. I enjoy the riveting part of a build because it adds another level of accuracy and craftsmanship on top of an already great kit like this. Nice painting techniques and results. I will use your build as a reference for my build of this same kit.

[@AlbertD711]

Your Zero came out beautiful. It's just what I would imagine a war worn zero to look like. The one thing I would like to see on your otherwise outstanding videos is a picture of the kit box or the kit number so we know what kit you are building. It would help when we look for the same kit to build. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos for us.

[@TheModelGuy]

I'll update the description when I get home to include the kit number. Good tip

[@natedrawsthings]

You did a phenomenal job on this, especially the paint job.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Nate! This paint job was a game changer for me in terms of having to push my skills

[@natedrawsthings]

@@TheModelGuy What size needle are you using?

[@allys537]

I love building IJA and IJN aircraft, it's my favorite subject.

[@gsperanza07]

Bless u , once again , a true master at work !!!!! Thank u ‘ model guy One ‘ Truly gifted and humble to share , bless you and Thankyou once again ! Keep safe and Godbless America 🇺🇸

[@TheModelGuy]

I'm Canadian :)

[@RA-dd5mg]

Nice paint work. I built the 32nd kit from tamiya back in 05 it’s a model engineering masterpiece

[@TheModelGuy]

I have that in the stash, won't be as beat up though since it's the A6M2 and they were maintained well aboard ship...until After Midway :S

[@RA-dd5mg]

To be clear the engineering masterpiece I was referring to was the quality of the kit itself not so much my build of it. One tech to another I dig your work I’ll keep watching

[@TheModelGuy]

The kit is phenomenal. Tamiya is definitely the best then it comes to engineering their kits.

[@danielhurley7047]

Beautiful model. I like the extended format because you provide a reference guide all in one place. Really appreciate all the explanatory comments. So many videos on modeling or aircraft in general don't do that , just give you a lot of loud, irrelevant music.

[@JC_WT]

I was thinking about getting into scale model building, but wow, after checking out some videos it seems so much more detailed and expensive than I first thought it would be. As someone who knows next to nothing about it, it all seems a little overwhelming. But, I guess there's only one way to learn! Great build by the way, she's a really beauty :)

[@TheModelGuy]

It's like anything, start with a little bit at a time. Hobby knife, side cutters and glue. Then pick up paints as you need them. The only thing I recommend dropping big money on is a decent compressor with a tank. Getting a cheap Chinese air compressor will set you back $80-$100 and be dead in three months.

[@JC_WT]

@@TheModelGuy Thanks for the advice! Really appreciate it. I'm gonna bite the bullet and pick up a kit next week. I want to try my hand at both tanks and planes so I'm thinking maybe a B6N "Jill" which is one of my favourite planes, or a Japanese Type 1 SPG. Maybe even both! Either way I'm really excited to get into it :)

[@RailwayModellerBen]

Beautiful work, weathering is some of the best I’ve seen... love your current video format... very enjoyable to watch!

[@danielblythe5337]

Totally awesome and complete build! Great video and narration!

[@richardbreisch8049]

Nice work. Looks like a late war zero that's been through the mill...

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Don't worry about the engine oil. Japanese engines were notorious oilers. Superb build!

[@stlouisf8873]

Great video, I like the longer video format and your detailed explanation of techniques, it would help me if sometimes when you talk about references you could show them to give some more context to your painting.

[@stephenbridges2791]

Excellent job! I concur with your assessment of Tamiya kits. I'm doing their latest Bf-109G6; right at this moment. If you want to mix your own Japanese metallic blue; you can use Tamiya clear blue mixed with either their flat aluminum or chrome silver. You can bend it to the aqua side by adding a little of their clear green. Thin with rubbing alcohol. Flake size won't be an issue. I wouldn't worry about over weathering anything late war Japanese. My late father was a WWII vet in the Pacific Theatre. He told me that at war's end hardly any Japanese planes had complete paint schemes. They were simply out of anything decent to paint them with. During the occupation he saw many planes and pieces of planes that he told me you could simply run your hand over them and rub off paint. I think I like your complete videos better. It helps me get an idea about what kits I might like to do, etc.....Nevertheless, that is one outstanding Zeke.

[@gordonwallin2368]

Very cool, and the narative too. Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada

[@koulega]

That cockpit is maizing. Great job!

[@TheModelorian]

What a beautiful aircraft! Awesome paint job. I'm not that into WWII-models, but this one looks great. Well done, Model Guy!!!

[@captainobvious9233]

I did this model and made it a lot more weathered and even added bullet holes. I gave it an aluminum undercoat then two coat of Heavy Chipper before painting it. It's on Temporary display at my Local Hobby Shop.

[@fotomakr]

That was a pleasure to watch and educational. This format worked and looking forward to seeing the Swordfish.

[@gianlucasanna7836]

Great job, mate! Wonderful your weathering on this camouflage. Great improvement from this Tamiya kit.

[@danielblythe5337]

The genre of Aircraft I want to focus on, but is seldom talked about or encouraged is Post war late 50's into the 60's Government Auction WWII planes. A lone P-47 in weathered Olive Drab, but airworthy, parked amongst Civilian light aircraft, is a diorama I am trying to work on now. Circa late 50's or so, I wish to depict this P-47 "Razorback" up for auction for say $2500. Building these 1/48 Light Aircraft is a new one for me. Info on paint schemes and decals and year of Civilian Aircraft in 1/48 is difficult to come by. Also, another I want to focus on is what can be done in making 1/48 Parachute Dioramas. Open chute, jumping out of plane, chute deployed on ground, this will be a challenge, but unique.

[@michaelmarek4014]

Incredible job. Nothing more to say that hasn't already!

[@mirrorblue100]

Great job - looking at photos of JNAF and JAAF aircraft in the tropics they look very beat up - you captured that. Thanks.

[@shawnbaker5092]

I like the stories pertaining to the planes, pilots, etc.. 25 minute long videos are fine

[@flipflopsguy8868]

I'm so happy and lucky I grew up in the late sixties/early seventies and had a desire to build model kits because I wasn't athletic or popular and my brother-in-law was a display model builder for some of the top shops in the San Fernando Valley and would give me his older finished display models and let me use his Airbrush on my models then in Jr. Highschool my shop teacher was a model builder who won contests with scratch built portrayals of non existent models and gave me encouragement and taught me camouflage patterns and also have me some of his best models one of with was a WW2 Italian torpedo boat he built out of wood with wooden decking.

[@rafaelj.benero4880]

I'm building this same kit right now (08/17/21) and next in line is Hasegawa F-86 Sabre. Never thought about building a jet!...

[@TheModelGuy]

I'm due for another jet soon :) something Cold War era

[@chrispacer4231]

I’ve built a couple of ZEROS. Not this good. I learned a lot. Saved this video.

[@TheModelGuy]

This is a lot of experience and failures that lead to this. I'm very proud of this, but I hope it inspires other people to push themselves.

[@lynxAzur]

Impressive, but doing its own and looking this video raise the bar too high ;) (I bought it this year and started it before seeing your video) My father was a military mechanics after WW2 on a aircraft carrier ship and they got some Zero and he worked on them. Very very nice build ! Great lesson for beginners :)

[@lappin6482]

Building Japanese aircraft is my favorite when deciding which one to build next

[@richardbarclay9307]

I won't tell your wife if you don't tell mine! Awesome job! Can't wait to build mine. I would like to build some of the Italian fighters.

[@natedrawsthings]

In terms of subjects that I never used to like, but for some reason decided "Dang, I really wanna build one" is the P-47. I ended up getting the Trumpeter 1/32 p-47N and obsessively researching everything I can about the Thunderbolt.

[@TheModelGuy]

That’s a hefty kit too. I have the 1/32 Eduard boxing of the Hasegawa -47D for later this year

[@natedrawsthings]

@@TheModelGuy The Dottie Mae?

[@TheModelGuy]

@@natedrawsthings that’s the one but I’ll be doing it as a 56th camo Jug.

[@natedrawsthings]

@@TheModelGuy the bare metal was the big draw for me. I really wanna make sure I can get my alclads down properly.

[@josephwilson9805]

Great detail is always worth the watch, excellent!

[@yannloiseau172]

So beautiful work. Your art of weathering is wonderful. Can you keep up with 30 mn videos, I prefer. best regards from France

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Yann. It's a hard line to find. Some guys enjoy the longer videos and some like the shorter in depth series. After the Corsair I'll have a few shorter build videos out

[@kevinfredericks3237]

I ran into the same fit issue with the wing underside on their a6m2 in 1/72. The rest of the 1/72 kit was flawless.

[@daf827]

Great video. Fantastic detailing, rivaling PLASMO. Lots of excellent historical info, too.

[@Kairasp1]

Sir hi, I must say as usual a very remarkable kit you have made, its awesome, I like the painting.

[@TJRohyans]

I had a plan to build all of the aircraft that were significant to me. It's lofty goal, especially since I haven't been as involved in plastic modeling as I'd like to be. Secondly, I prefer 1/48 scale and to my (current) knowledge there is no 1/48 scale B-52H or B-2A which I used to work on in the USAF. I'm currently trying to finish an F-106 that I started almost 7 years ago. It will be finished in 5th FIS markings. I never worked on them, or saw them fly, but they were once assigned to Minot AFB, ND where I was stationed on the B-52. My goal is to finish an F-4E II done in the markings of the Indiana ANG unit from Ft. Wayne, IN where I grew up as a kid.

[@ovidiuschley3346]

Great Zero model kit , 1/48 scale by Tamiya , great work , excelent details and great painting and weathering process ! 🥇🏆👍👏👏👏

[@richarddavies2529]

"Riveting requires a steady hand" At around 13:10 -- this is me every time i put a rivet tool in my hand. :) Anyway - beautiful job !

[@jamesmattoon1559]

Italian WWII fighters seem to have amazing paint jobs and I would love to attempt one of them.

[@johnmarlowe3496]

James... get the Italian Macchi by Italeri. Hasagawa might be better but I built the Italeri and turned out all right!

[@d34285]

Very impressive. Great commentary.

[@Annual28Page]

Well i have been out of modeling for a while but want to get started again. I think i would like to try some under represented aircraft such as Soviet aircraft from world war 2(Yak 3, LA-5/7, MIG-3, Etc) or challenge myself more Japanese or Italian stuff and their complex paint schemes. I am also an Armour modeler and have always had an interest in the Israeli Armour (Merkava, Sho't Kal, M-60 Magach, Etc). So those are all some things i would love to try. Love your videos by the way! its sweet to see another Canadian model builder

[@stephenthomas2311]

Longer more comprehensive builds are most entertaining.

[@jordyncollier919]

Man the Japanese stuff always looks so cool. Well done!

[@TheModelGuy]

Thank you :) Everytime I see your username it makes me want to find a KV-1 kit.

[@jordyncollier919]

@@TheModelGuy why the KV-1? Why not build Stalins Fridge itself?

[@pjb5757]

Great model. My next project is to convert a 1.48 scale Revell B24D Liberator into an RAF Coastal Command Liberator Mk 3a marked in 224 squadron markings. My great uncle was an observer with the squadron and he lost his life in a flying accident on 30.10.1942 the plane he was in was FK 242 sqn letter 'K' king they had fuel trouble when returning home and hit a barrage balloon cable over Plymouth They crashed attempting an emergency landing and 6 of the 7 crew died.

[@george_364]

I like the videos in this format roughly 20-30 minutes, 1 complete build, and with some explanation of the history of the plane (or tank). I would have voted for the Swordfish too, a very different plane than the ones you have done (on KZbin) so far.

[@tristanjohnston9014]

The model looks GREAT! good job dude

[@12325814]

Sir, you have excellent skills and the build is just great! I have saved it and will use as inspiration for my Hasegawa A6M3 model 32. If I may allow one historical note (and pls DON'T consider it as criticism of your work, which is excellent). All A6M3s were built by Mitsubishi (Nakajima factory went straight from A6M2 to A6M5). Being built by Mitsubishi would mean that the cockpit color would be "Mitsubishi interior green" and the wheel wells the same colour as underside, not Aotake. Nevertheless, still a great build and thank you for uploading it!

[@Daryl185]

I previously built this kit and used a new technique for me and that was salt and water, using seasalt and warm water, I painted the kit with Model Master metalizer aluminium applied the salt and water let that dry over night then applied the IJN grey and IJN green over that, allowed to dry and then scraped the salt off leaving a unique weathering

[@jaroderickson2567]

Ships have always intimidated me; the photoetch more than anything. My typical go-to genre is armor, and typically photoetch is grills, tool brackets, etc. On ships, there's photoetch railings (the most intimidating thing for me) and a whole bunch of other stuff that I don't know the names of at the moment. Even some parts like cranes and radar assemblies are nothing BUT photoetch! But I decided to try at least one ship, and so I've picked up a Trumpeter 1/350 HMS Dreadnought (1918). It's one of the "big scale" battleships, but it's also not too big to overwhelm a shelf. I also just have this good feeling about it, which brings me to the answer of the next question and that is I usually wait for a kit to "speak" to me. By that I mean that I can imagine the finished product in my head, and I can get excited enough about it to keep working on it day after day (or when I get time, lol) and not get bored or distracted by something else. Great looking Zero! Looking forward to more build videos from you!

[@Mongrel714]

Great work and very nice hearing the history also!

[@arturbaluyev2873]

A wonderful paintwork!

[@kencreppin2146]

My tastes in aircraft are extremely varied. My favourite A/C is the Piaggio P.108B, but as rare as it is I am not holding my breath for a build video. :-) As for videos, I much prefer very detailed segments for builds. Focusing on the steps as in the instructions, with detailed commentary as to techniques, colours etc., and why you chose to do what you did. Another favourite is the Arado Ar-196. A detailed build of one would be very welcome. My scale of preference is 1/72 due to limited space where I live.

[@ArthurMG00]

Great job!! Those swordfish 10min videos more focused on the build sound good to me!!

[@jhs8496]

I'd argue detailing at this level at 1:48 scale is of a resolution that's too high for a viewer. It's too fine to see at most reasonable viewing distances and almost invisible under a plastic canopy, anyhow. Effort's better spent on painting and weathering the exterior at 1:48 scale, and you handle that very well.

[@herbzinn3131]

Even after all these many years, I still rely on Thorpe's immensely detailed two volumes on colorizing Japanese Naval and Army Air Force aircraft of WWII. Each comes with a color chart keyed to the text as well as drawings depicting various color schemes and time periods as the war wore on. Although later sources contradict Thorpe in some respects, his texts are extremely insightful. Lots of good history, too, on why things were the way they came to be. Not sure they are still in publication but I'm sure there are some floating around for sale somewhere.

[@vmoney9106]

Herb Zinn Wish I could find a set that won’t break the bank

[@herbzinn3131]

@@vmoney9106 Break the bank is right! Amazon has the IJN volume for almost $50 and the IJA for almost $80. Bought mine maybe 50 years ago, maybe more. Can't remember what I paid - or Mom paid, reather - but I treasure them. Especially the cockpit color references.

[@herbzinn3131]

Hey! What am I saying????? With what we pay nowadays for decent model kits, 50 bucks and 80 bucks for near-priceless resources doesn't sound that much out of line, now, does it? Hey, the bank's already broken, then, so hand over those nickels and dimes, Miss Piggy! Nice job, by the way, on Nishizawa's Zero. I did the same earlier this year, using 21st Century Toy's 1/32 kit. Not a great kit and now out of production and VERY costly nowadays, but larger scale affords lots of room for scratch building, etc. Plus one of their decal livery versions was for his A/C. I have a Ban Dai 1/32 Ki-84 Frank on my work bench right now ready to paint, and a Trumpeter 1/24 Nakajima Rufe and Ban Dai 1/24 Zero Model 52 painted and ready to be beaten up, so to speak. Planning next on a Battle of Britain shelf with Airfix's 1/24 scale Hurricane Mk. I, Spitfire Mk. I and ME-109E kits. They are old and beaten up kits needing lots of love and attention but that's what makes the hobby challenging and fun. Keep up the good work. I like your presentations!

[@official_lukaswglt1750]

Absolutely beautiful work done here! Thank you very much for this video. I really like the style that you are talking either about history of the model or talking about the different techniques you are using! Liked and Subbed! (Hope I got that written all right...) Greetings from Germany, Luke!

[@edmilsonsantos2597]

Muito minucioso esse trabalho, requer muita técnica e paciência, parabéns

[@alvinsmith5346]

I do have something to add... when you painted the wing tip lights you can drill a tiny "hole" the represent the bulb.

[@TheModelGuy]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the tip

[@alvinsmith5346]

@@TheModelGuy cheers. Happy modeling

[@grantorino948]

I enjoyed it very much from every aspect

[@karlangerman1557]

A comment on the tailpipe corrosion. The napkin rings on my grandparents kitchen table were originally from the exhaust pipes of a Betty bomber shot down over Tinian. I remember they were always shiny with no corrosion.

[@eagle00008]

i love the historical background. not too fan of the black coating. how would yould you light a model and make engines turn?

[@TheModelGuy]

René Stoecklin Id build a parallel circuit with a small electric motor and led lights. I have all of the stuff to do it, but I keep doing another build instead haha. I have a 1:48 C-2 Greyhound that I would like to build on the cat with engines turning. One day

[@KT9kubista]

Nice work, thank you for it. It´ll be very helpful because my plan will be next built and where can I find rivets plan because I can't find it. Thank you for your help

[@duncanling2127]

I love the history you tell us :)!

[@llama1910]

OK, a bit late to answer the questions, but still 😉 I usually pick my next model due to a picture or video that inspires me, or even a good build video. As for your second question - I prefer the longer, full build format 😊

[@TheModelGuy]

It’s never too late to comment! I still find seeing other builds or books peaks my interest in a subject.

[@llama1910]

@@TheModelGuy your build videos actually made me buy two kits already, Tamiya's M5 Stuart and Eduard's Wildcat. After building a couple of tanks, the next one on the bench will be the Hasegawa 1/48 B5N2 Kate. This video here, was actually really helpful for my upcoming build 😉

[@TheModelGuy]

@@llama1910 that’s awesome to hear! You’ll have to send me some pics or tag me on IG to see them

[@divinethunder6020]

I always prefer Hasegawa,Fujimi, Monogram or Tamiya 1/48 pilot figures over cockpit detail. Wheels up cutting or converting. Can,t have dogfight or bombing mission without crew. Beautiful model. Hiroyoshi Nishizawa,s Zero. Japan,s top ace from the Tainan Kokutai. He was a good friend of Saburo Sakai. Perhaps, Japan's most famous ace.

[@ke6cam841]

awesome build

[@TMicael]

Great build, now I have a good reason to build another Zero.

[@stevea21sc82]

That is a stunning build, my friend.

[@PARAGONXENON]

Una consulta porque no muestras la caja de la maqueta????

[@mtaylor44]

You did an awesome job on this kit. It looks fantastic. But for your next A6M3, I would not use the aotake blue-green for the wheel wells and landing gear doors. All A6M3 Model 22 and Model 32s were built by Mitsubishi, and those were painted in the aircraft camouflage underside color (gray-green). Mitsubishi cockpit green would also be the color of the cockpit. It appears that the colors given in the instructions are incorrect. Good for a Nakajima-built Zero, but not this version.

[@themajesticmagnificent8561]

Beautiful work.!.I love Japanese aircraft of WW2.Your Zero really looks the part.Please consider building another Japanese WW2 aircraft someday again.Though the 1/32 Zero you mentioned will be a truly great build,when you get to do it in time.I like this video style you have made here with the zero.But build videos are cool as well.All the best from the U.K

[@EdsAttentionToDetail]

Just found your channel from my KZbin feed and just subscribed and turned on the notification bell. Out of this world detailing on this build. Great video, enjoyed watching and listening to your commentary. My aircraft interest has been and still is Post WWII U.S.Navy aircraft but I might enjoy the WWII aircraft. Happy New Year, looking forward to following your builds for 2021.

[@TheModelGuy]

Thanks Ed, I'm glad you are enjoying the channel! I have a Ki-84 build in editing now.

[@robbo1068]

Wow....amazing build....extra detailing, paintwork, weathering and commentary! To answer your questions....I focus on WW1 and WW2 models (planes, ships and tanks) but haven't gone beyond 1945 so have been toying with some modern jets...any suggestions?? To decide what to build next I have an inventory of all my models categorised by genre, date of purchase, model maker (yeah, I'm a bit anal) and rotate through them...easy to decide which one is next. Will be checking out the Swordfish build 👍🏼

[@juliusdream2683]

Yea fantastic work. Do you have any tips on the side molted paint scheme on the ME109 .

[@TheModelGuy]

Hi Jorge. Dilute your paint twice as much as usual and shoot at about 8 PSI. Allow the paint to slowly build up.

[@benpine8597]

Finished my first Russian kit yesterday. Have already ordered another! Great video mate!

[@WarriorPoet01]

IN - SANE I’m trying to get back into model-making, but cannot imagine the patience needed to achieve this level of realism. Fantastic job! I only would have liked to see more about the canopy (did you Mask/paint the metal on the interior side of the glass?). Also - Wondering if you normally do/don’t work on the tires to make them look like their bearing weight? Lastly - I very much enjoyed the 30 min video. Looking forward watching your other builds .

[@TheModelGuy]

Watching Plasmo videos is what got me back into models a few years ago. For the canopy, I'll spray the interior colour first and tires, well I do need to do some work there.

[@saintfransisco5983]

so underrated modeler..........

[@TheModelGuy]

SAINT FRANSISCO I’d rather be underrated than overrated :)