Building the Airfix 1/72 Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero

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Today at Badgerworks I scratch an itch I've had since building the "Kate" torpedo bomber with my son, by building the Airfix Mitsubishi Zero.
"Kate" torpedo bomber build:
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[@xxzombieanimatesxx7745]

A master class in model craftsmanship. Loved the manner in which the process was displayed and the advice/commentary. Many thanks.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Loved the build. Awesome weathering techniques, thank you for the tutorial. Looks great and that’s no easy task in 1/72 scale.

[@chancerNW]

That is an excellent little Zero well done. Great vid as well

[@joekmodels]

I got some great ideas for the Airfix Zero I'm building. Thank you for making. New sub.

[@rt-ks2bh]

Great vid and great build,,enjoyed your techniques many thx thumbs up for sure

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Very nice build i especially like the chipping effect you did on that aircraft

[@markrayton6385]

Awesome job. I have one of these to build in 1/72 and I shall be using Tamiya paints. Whilst doing a lot of googling for the right colour I was unsure as to use XF-12, XF-14 or XF-76. They say Tamiya made XF-76 for there 1/32 but for smaller scale I think it should be lighter. Looking at yours the colour looks perfect so I think I am going to go with XF-14. Thanks for sharing.

[@Nessus07]

There's something about a well made 1/72nd scale model that I have always loved! 👍

[@UKscalemodeller]

That's a great looking build.

[@jargo101]

Nice vid. Building a zero myself so this was a great reference.

[@racingislife15]

Heck the canopy, for 1/72 scale that looks incredible!

[@charliebowman785]

every time I'm changing more and more my old idea about scale 1/72 wasn't good enough. Great work!

[@bobb5219]

Great job, thanks for sharing!

[@JV-kg1dm]

Great build

[@jpscalesp.r5529]

Excellent video good help on my future build

[@battlegroundmaster1875]

well done!! this is an art

[@donalexander4113]

Wow another great buold. Ivwill try your painting and weathering techniques

[@KrzysztofDanielCiba]

Amazing.

[@eb311235]

Did you ever notice that in 1/72 scale the handle of the aircraft's control stick would be the size of a pineapple?

[@KEM451]

Excellent looking Zero, and fantastic paint job.