NEW! ACADEMY A6M2b Zero fighter 1/48 scale test build

[@TheModelGuy]

It’s nice to see Japanese aircraft getting some attention from the manufacturers

[@ScaleModelAircraft]

You are right, Icm have a nice 72nd scale kit now... About this Zero, please note that many parts are not glued in place, like canopy parts, no figure, antenna isn't glued in the correct angle because it's connected to clear parts etc. Just in place for ez line, test build, very nice kit and easy assembly. I don't have Eduard kit in my stash for comparison. Just wonderful Tamiya kits in 32nd scale and one Hasegawa 52 also in 32nd. the best! D.

[@TheModelGuy]

@@ScaleModelAircraft the 1/48 Eduard kit is very nice as well. Probably their best kit to date in my opinion. I’ll be sure to check this one out too.

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

Yes it is..I’m a big Japanese WW2 aircraft fan and waiting for the new ICM Sally in 1/48..Hope more model manufactures see there’s a big gap in 48th for Japanese aircraft..My dream is to see a jake in 48th as well as many more.!

[@nycj3ahudson341]

All well and good, but it seems that the majority of the new releases are leaning heavily towards A6Ms. Ki-43s, Ki-44s, Ki-61s (yes, I know the 1/48 TMIYA Ki-61 IS a MASTERPIECE) and Ki-84s, (among quite a few others), seemed to have a little something to do with the Japanese Army during WWII. On a personal note, I'd like to see more 1/48 Japanese BOMBERS... Thanks for reading...

[@jonvancil5547]

@@nycj3ahudson341 An A5M would be nice as would a G3M. So correct about the bombers.

[@pandaphil]

The Eduard kit might be better, but it's almost twice the price (according to Amazon). So I'd be perfectly happy with this kit. Excellent detail, and you did a great job!

[@jasonncoxx5837]

I admire. 1. That your able to handle wearing those glues for any amount of time and 2. That your able to assemble your models wearing those same gloves!! 🤣🤣 Have you ever assembled semi trucks? Or mostly airplanes? I really enjoy your videos and all the cool tricks and tips that I'm noticing and learning.

[@jjp_nl]

Looks like Academy is stepping up their game as well. A short while ago we got a nice Wildcat, and now an A6M2. Good going.

[@lesthiele4921]

Greetings my friend, that was a excellent build and paint job on the Zero, as others have said, you don't see many Japanese aircraft being built, best regards mate, from Australia

[@beckersmodels]

YES! A seated pilot and wheels up option! Thank Dog below Academy!

[@sw-wk5rd]

Someones jumping up and down

[@fredtedstedman]

Yes please !

[@ralphford4302]

thanks for sharing this quick build. The kit appears to be really well made in fit and detail. great subject for Midway build

[@plastictsubasa1390]

Your relaxing quick build looks like what many of your viewers aspire to create - beautifully done without a lot of unnecessary complication. The kit looks very much like many recent Academy releases - unfussy build, nicely detailed, but maybe overdoing it a bit with the rivets and fabric surfaces. I’d love to see a three-way comparison with the Eduard and the old standard Hasegawa. It’s a shame Tamiya never re-tooled their ancient A6M2, or that would be an even harder choice!

[@fotomakr]

That cockpit looks amazing and like your painting of it.

[@Adamslee72]

Wow impressive model from Academy definitely getting this one great details and not over complicated with internal details like an Eduard kit but this is awesome, you did an amazing job as always great stuff looking forward to the next video Dusan thanks for sharing

[@pauka13]

Great build! Seems like this is comparable to the Eduard kit, in some aspects even better (wingtip options landing gear fit decals and flaps). Maybe the fabric surfaces are a little bit overdone but that's not a big deal... Hope they will release more variants in the future!

[@normansmith8184]

The Zero always seemed an unfussy almost "plainjane" type of aircraft until someone like you gets his hands on one. Great stuff, really fine finish.

[@paulmanuse2353]

The first I've seen this. Great build.

[@Talis_Modellbau]

Excellent Work on build and painting.

[@sszandorszandor4703]

very well done

[@atothez82]

Looking forward to the big projects coming up!

[@scalemodelsbyrob1679]

Great build! Beautiful end result :) Love your channel

[@NazidKimmie]

Great quick build, would be interesting to compare with the Eduard as that is considered the very best Zero in this scale

[@masonharper4220]

Amazing work as always I need to go shopping soon for more supplies 🙂

[@magiscichoam]

An absolutely superb build presentation. Fantastic videography, superior modeling skills/technique and a “clutch” soundtrack . Thank you. Bravo!

[@vmoney9106]

Looks like a great kit, I’m happy we have more Japanese airplane kits being released. But for the painting guide, I would use the Eduard colour callouts over Academy’s (Ie gear bay should be the olive grey of the rest of the plane and not aotake). And the installation of the gear legs is pretty clever

[@patrickhermogenes3753]

If you're building a scheme for a Mitsubishi-built plane, then yes, the gear bays are gray. If Nakajima-built, aotake is correct

[@vmoney9106]

Yes but this is a Mitsubishi built Zero, so that’s why I didn’t go into a whole essay on the different paint idiosyncrasies (I’ve had to do that way too much with the latest wave of people building the Eduard Zero)

[@thekinksfan5102]

Truly positive location for the landing gear, that's outstanding. It was really a PITA in the Eduard kit, only negative during the build. Eduard should step up their game in this department. Vague landing gear attachments are something that you'd expect from short run kits, not from state of the art kits.

[@JedenSiedemDwa]

Excellent done. looks so good. And kit is very well promising. All the best for You! ;)

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

..красавчик!...наличие адэкватной клепки впечатляет!...

[@chriskinney8947]

Looks amazing nice work as always

[@massimominelli1564]

What's the best pressure value for airbrush? You are one of the best maker that I ever seen!

[@ScaleModelAircraft]

Thanks for your kind words, I really can't tell you exactly what air pressure I am using. My gauge is broken, but anyway, I can't see it. I regulate the a.pressure mostly by sound. On mac valve , approximately you can use for 50/50 mix 1.3b and for highly thinned paint, camouflage effect etc. Use approximately 0.9b sometimes, even less. I know that this won't be exactly the answer, but try and see what suits you best! Again, thanks, and all the best!

[@markvittorini5163]

So now I'd like to see the other four versions! Your work was excellent!

[@foreverplastickits138]

*A mythical subject built with mastery, congrats!*

[@jonhking5570]

Nice build a nice looking kit love the winging fold nice to see 🤗

[@fredtedstedman]

lovely kit , well done !

[@mjordan3819]

Beautiful build!

[@cjthemaritimecraftsman879]

Awesome build lad, keep it up 😉👏

[@ScaleModelAircraft]

Thanks 😁

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Lovely Zero and videography.

[@jirikadlec4224]

Great work as usual 😁

[@toriny7555]

Look good. I will surely buy this one!

[@ByScale_Modeling_Madness]

Great Build !

[@joeshmoe9978]

Great build 🏅

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Very nice weathering.

[@KZ-xb8fi]

Looks awesome.

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

This looks a great kit..Detail is cool

[@goforitpainting]

I look forward to the sequel.

[@glenflanderka6504]

Nice work!

[@michelszvetecz3243]

splendie comme toujours👍

[@daviddasilva8368]

just a comment. The decking behind the pilot was actually painted black.Not the cockpit colour.

[@marvinbanka7592]

Love the result, but I would like to see Japanese aircraft that haven't been modeled yet.

[@sideburngthepeacebringer27]

Definitely would like to see a 1/48 P1Y1 Ginga.

[@mets1617]

awesome build

[@huseyindilek4115]

Hello, I watch your videos every day. You use Tamiya Surface Spray. You used airbrush for Surface before. Is Tamiya Spray a good choice?

[@ziyorge1280]

Здравствуйте, прекрасная сборка) я случайно испортил модель самолёта, переборщил с грунтом и краской,что можно сделать с моделью( Очиститель монтажной пены "убил" расшивку и пластик будто поплыл

[@omarserrano8898]

Excellent !! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@alexandersaroyan1208]

Oh my.... Excellent job !

[@Simplex_de_Complex]

Как всегда - работа 👍🏻

[@neilhaas]

I like this aircraft ❤️👍🤗

[@reconranger1370]

As always, great video. Is this model available now?

[@reconranger1370]

I'm👍 answering my own comment, it looks like it should be out anytime now.

[@richardc-ex7rt]

Great build. For future reference, Japanese cowls were painted a deep blue color. Mr. Color C125 is the correct color.

[@joeyang4012]

What is the type of your pen knife，feel so cute,curved blade，different than other common brand，ex，tamiya or olfa，thx😜

[@ganeballector7627]

Very good 👏

[@rszanger]

Does Academy 1/48 zero is as good as Tamiya's 1/48 zero which was released in 2008. As far as fitting, easy to build, not too cluttered yet somewhat detailed...

[@neletg]

Wow, looks as god or better Eduard A6M2.

[@turtle-gf6wv]

Are you going to do a special on the new Airfix 1/24 spitfire

[@_Jester_]

There are a lot of videos on the Airfix Spit on youtube already, how many more do you need .

[@mirrorblue100]

Under paint the rivets will be okay.

[@tcandle695]

Is this a Redbox of the Eduard kit?

[@hansyu5466]

This is Academy's own mold, not the Eduard's kit.

[@michaelmontefusco896]

How does it compare to Eduards?

[@kyhyn0958]

good

[@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н]

...ооооочень красивый набор!..

[@remybrignone]

What is your next big project ?

[@panzercreations1]

Looks like a great fitting kit. Though I don't like the gear attachment. Forced to add it before the wings go together, I prefer to add gear as a last step after finishing.

[@齊藤雅一]

これは日本の今の業界に対するアカデミーの解答だろ❗️

[@paulofurbringer4232]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@javdet1376]

Landing gear bays were painted in the bottom color, not aotake iro, this is a common mistake. Note it, please!

[@juliocalvo1940]

👍👍

[@コロハチ-z8d]

素晴らしい

[@wrathofatlantis2316]

It looks odd compared to the new Eduard, which is dead on in every way.

[@soppdrake]

Your Mojo must be off the charts if this is a filler build 😂

[@2-Hands]

Tail Wheel looks too high.

[@ポォロロ]

Japanese Hero Zero Fighter

[@ivanmaslov8084]

really nice kit, awfull orange skin surface finish though

[@Mclaren829]

It's new kit？

[@krautreport202]

It's says so literally in the first second of the video...

[@Mclaren829]

@@krautreport202 50%50%😂😂

[@紫電11r-j5w]

大日本帝国海軍 第1航空戦隊所属 航空母艦赤城戦闘機隊 真珠湾攻撃 第1次攻撃隊制空隊 第2小隊3番機 羽生十一郎一等飛行兵(AI-152)

[@neilhaas]

🎌🇯🇵🇯🇵💴🤗👍😀😇☺️😁

[@starwarspros7556]

Hehe funny those respirator advices, dont use one while spraying and still alive

[@МихаилКисельков-ч9т]

the model itself is great.gorgeous. the quality of your painting is terrible!. bumps and shagreen

[@digadeh]

idk why but every time i see Zero, it always looks .... fat.... thick to me. Like those American dive bombers. When Zero is actually small, but it always looks fat to me.

[@uchidatsuyoshi4692]

風防は最低、零戦のシルエットを貶めてる。

[@jerrylittle7797]

This is quite possibly the worst model kit I've built for a "modern" kit. The fit is questionable. The instructions have several mistakes. The details are soft and the decals are...meh... I got suckered in to buying it because of the canopy mask. No excuses.