A Zero for Fathers Day
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A Zero for Fathers Day
A week ago I stopped all other projects and pulled out an old Green BBi Zero and went to work on it for my dad to give him for fathers day. It is actually very easy, first paint a grey net like camo over the top then go back over it with Tamiya IJN dark green on the spots so it appears that the Green is painted onto the grey. Then some flat aluminum and a steady hand makes quick work of the chipping and prop. The exhaust is done with a fat rust brown shade followed by a thinner smoky black followed by a thin light grey. Then over the whole thing is my own Magic Grime weathering compound that I sell on eBay. I will do a separate post about how to use it someday I have time. Its very easy, just scrub it on and wipe off in the direction of gravity for armor of airflow for aircraft.
Happy Fathers Day!
Happy Fathers Day!
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Your Dad is going to love it Jon!!! Really superb work once again Mate!!!
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Thats awesome!
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Looks great !!
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Great Work
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Nice gift. Excellent paint job and weathering.
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Very nice!
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Nice job Mate Well Done.
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Great job Jon!
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Wonderful paint job and weathering Jon!! I'm sure your Father will be proud to receive it.
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Thanks Guys! He picked it up today and loved it! He was going to hang it but he said the details on it make him want to display it. I'm glad hes happy, he is the one who got me into models when I was a boy and latter when as an adult I surpassed his abilities and he has always been proud of me and my quality of work. Hope you all have a great Fathers Day!
Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
AWESOME!
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Great gift idea and gorgeous execution,
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Re: A Zero for Fathers Day
Excellent work!