***** DONE -Nakajima A6M2-N "Rufe" of the Yokohama Kokutai Group Build

[Catch22]

Looking good Charles!

Here is a picture of the c0ckpit of an A6M2 zero in color. Hope it helps.

I think we're going to have to edit the anti-swear filters!

 

[ccheese]

Looking good Charles!

I think we're going to have to edit the anti-swear filters!

Just stick a zero in the word [c0ckpit] and it works out fine.

After I put the model to bed, tonight, I got to thinking about the change in the rudder. The rudder for the
Zero is very different from the Rufe. So I went back to the drawing board. I wound up cutting almost
and inch and a quarter off the rear of the fuselage, making the last former much thinner, and re-doing
some of the stringers to make the rear of the fuselage tapered. Now the new sized rudder will be no
problem.

Charles

 

[Wurger]

 

[Micdrow]

Coming along great Charles!!!

 

[109ROAMING]

Looks good mate

also great shots Paul

 

[Wayne Little]

Charles here is an idea of the colours cited for the Zero/Rufe, the lefthand pair is one combination the R/hand the other side of the spectrum....you can sort of go somewhere between the 2 if you wish as both greens Dark to Medium Green have been quoted while the same is true for the Green-Grey or Olive_Grey as it has been called in the 2 lighter lower surface or overall colours.

 

[ccheese]

Thanks, Mate. Wojtek has also given me some Humbrol numbers. I'll check at the hobby shop today.

Fabricated the new style rudder.... it needs to be sanded and covered. Started covering the main float, too. That should
be done today. The fuselage, now 1.25 inches shorter, needs to be sanded and painted with clear dope before it can be
covered. Hope to have pic's tonight for you to voice your opinions of.

Charles

 

[Wayne Little]

No worries, probably see 'em tomorrow as I'm not far off bedtime!

 

[Micdrow]

Looks good mate

also great shots Paul

Thanks!!!

 

[Wurger]

Charles Model Master ( Testors ) paints for these that Wayne posted :

FS 34077 - Dark Green - 2116
FS 34092 - Black Green - 1764/2027
FS 24201 - Light Grey Greenish - 1794
FS 16350 - Light Grey/ Light Grey Greenish - 1728 / 1792

Also I included the Model Master II list with patterns of IJ Army/Navy AF colours.

 

[ccheese]

Thanks, Wojtek. These Model Master numbers will come in handy.

Here's where we are today, Lads. The Rubber motor has been installed, the fuselage is sanded and the new style tail
has been fabricated and covered. In one of the pic's the tail is pinned to the fuselage. The main float is been covered
and has had one coat of clear dope thinned 50/50 with thinner. In one of the pic's you can see the 1.25 inch piece I
cut off the fuselage to accomodate the new style rudder. While were giving the fuselage a coat of clear dope, we'll
construct the elevator.

Charles

 

[javlin]

Pictures Charles,pictures!

 

[Micdrow]

Awsome job there Charles, really looks like its coming to together nicely!!!

 

[Njaco]

Its coming together real nice!

 

[Catch22]

Looking good Charles!

 

[Wildcat]

Nice work Charles!

 

[109ROAMING]

Nice work!

 

[rochie]

Very nice Charles, would scare me stiff having to build one of those kits !

 

[Wayne Little]

Got your PM Charles, looks like Wojtek has nailed the colours and numbers required!

So I will just agree!!

 

[Wurger]

You are going well Charles. Good job so far..