Airfix mitsubishi zero model full build and paint

Airfix 1/72 mitsubishi a6m2b zero how to build and paint this scale model
first kit out of the aug/sept airfix mystery box is the mitsubishi a6m2b zero
i completely build the kit step by step and fully explain what i use and why
this kit has only 1 decal scheme and is in 1/72 scale
this iconic japan ww2 fighter aircraft is the first japanese aircraft i have done and have hopefully done it justice
a slightly older kit 2011 but it has full new tooling and decals so hopefully it looks great
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[@Chilly_Billy]

A nice kit, well built. One thing to keep in mind when weathering WW2 Japanese aircraft is that no matter how beat-up they may be, the hinomaru (red meatballs) were always kept in immaculate condition. The maintenance crews would face very serious punishment if the national insignia were not kept in top order. You can see this in period photographs. A famous pic of ace Hiroyoshi Nishizawa's A6M3 is a great example. A great deal of that Zero is down to bare metal, yet the hinomaru visible in the photo is solid in color. Depending on the resolution, it appears that there is obvious touch-up work done to the insignia. The only Japanese aircraft seen with imperfect "red meatballs" are those that were shot down and the insignia damaged by enemy fire or aircraft that were hastily abandoned in the wake of invading Allied troops.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

nice one thats something i didnt know and will now take into account when i weather japanese models

[@thekinksfan5102]

It's a pitot tube, and like you said it's for measuring the speed. This airfix is a very nice kit. The tamiya a6m2b is of course superior, but a bit more expensive.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

thanks for that info when i first noticed the part i wonderd why there wasnt 2 of them but when i looked online at photos i realised it wasnt a weapon i have a couple of tamiya aircraft and i am tempted to do one next

[@davidjones1588]

Beautiful build on the zero and excellent weathering effects buddy 👍

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

thanks pal just really started to get into doing weathering on airplanes as i alway used to be a tank or military vehicle builder i got back into models a couple years ago and now i have a urge to build aircraft

[@baldiesbattlesinminiature5902]

Hi There, long time wargamers but not done a model kit for about 35 years. I picked up a Zero from local shop in Barnsley and am looking forward to having a crack. I can already appreciate the danger of the rabbit hole I am approaching so not sure how far down it I am prepared to venture. Anyway I really enjoyed your vids, many thanks for some great tips. Keep em coming

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

Fantastic kit the airfix zero I was born and bred in Barnsley till I met the wife who is from Doncaster and moved there Still got lots of family in Barnsley and it's great to hear from people who live local

[@baldiesbattlesinminiature5902]

From Swinton originally so had plenty of nights out in Donny in the past. Happy modelling for 2023

[@iammaquetasman]

Great build this got me inspired to get back into modelling! Keep up the great videos

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

That's great to hear my video has got someone back to modelling

[@masanobukuroshima3359]

so beautiful

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

thanks

[@tomlavelle8340]

A wonderful little kit, inexpensive and detailed.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

For the money it's fantastic

[@Harikejn]

Very excellent work there dear friend. I just love it.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

Thanks Really enjoyed building it and very happy with how it turned out

[@mtaylor44]

From my own research, the markings for this A6M2 are for an advanced trainer from the Tsukuba Air Group, not the 201st Air Group. The A6M2s from this unit all seem to have the trainer orange underneath the wings and fuselage. I also cannot find any photos of their aircraft with the large tail number painted under the wings. Even the photo of this exact aircraft does not show them.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

That's airfix for you I sometimes think they make up the marking scheme's to fit what decals they already have art designs for Thanks for pointing it out 🙂

[@mtaylor44]

@@yorkshiremanmodels The thing is, they didn't have to call it the 201st Kokutai. Just go with the Tsukuba Air Group, Japan, 1944, and use orange for the lower wings (omit the large 34 numbers though). It still would be an interesting subject with a very striking color.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

@@mtaylor44 got to agree with you

[@themagnificentmackrel6505]

love how this small kit turned out. Great work

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

thanks the parts sometimes seem tiny for my eyes and fingers but i do think they look great once completed

[@glynngriffith3044]

Reet gradely job. Grand channel

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

thanks

[@sericono9077]

Beautiful build, congratulations, although a little bit overweathered in my personal opinion. I liked the way you masked the canopy. I am in the process of building the Airfix 1:72 scale Aichi Val and masking that canopy will be a pain. Thanks for sharing the video and tips.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

your welcome pal and thanks for the comments i am always unsure if i weather too much or not enough as i always get comments for both opinions

[@MOS6510Models]

Great video and build matey.. Nice finish on that airfix kit.. also a reat kit from airfix

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

Cheers pal Loved the kit and it's a nice change for me doing a Japanese aircraft

[@MOS6510Models]

@@yorkshiremanmodels yes.. I get that matey

[@790xebec]

Brilliant build and great info as always

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

thanks was a great kit

[@jameshall6147]

Your under wings numerals are wrong way round, but great build.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

cheers i didnt realise

[@eddiebirdie1545]

Hiya mate nice build, the answer to the pilot fit issue is cruel but simple, amputate the feet.

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

lol i nearly did but managed to squeeze im in with a pair of pliers

[@jdrake8738]

Pitot Tube!

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

thanks

[@jmaxwell2708]

But where I live there no airfix kits in the United States or in Wichita someone look pretty good but but they never get to Wichita

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

That's a shame because they are great kits that are not expensive Maybe check online but you always end up spending more then due to package and delivery

[@geoffreybrignall7500]

Nice job but the port side numbers were the wrong way round 🙄

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

lol never realised i make easy mistakes sometimes

[@glynngriffith3044]

By heck lad that's gradely. Does tha fancy a couple of la'al ones to build on commission for me. Give us a shout if you do. There's a week or more viewing for your viewer

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

would struggle to build kits for people on commission at the moment due to me being busy at work thanks for asking though and grateful for the comments

[@jaydengallego9170]

Can I have your paint

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

lol its all gone now what i used on that kit

[@jaydengallego9170]

@@yorkshiremanmodels o sorry

[@7Markandrews]

Treat yourself to some MRP paint 😉

[@yorkshiremanmodels]

Never used it It's a bit harder to get than tamiya and valleyo but I would assume I can get it online

[@7Markandrews]

@@yorkshiremanmodels aye it's available online. Much better stuff than tam and vaj. Game changer

[@beercrazy5487]

@@7Markandrews just orderd some for my tornado so should hopefully be able to try it early next week 😀

[@7Markandrews]

@@beercrazy5487 magic. It's thin. VERY thin so a very low psi required. I shoot it at about 5psi. But it's unbelievable paint. What an airbrush was designed for !

[@beercrazy5487]

@@7Markandrews cheers pal

[@emmett6605]

🤗 ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ

[@gregchijoff9959]

Nice Zero! Zelensky will take it!