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Mitsubishi A6M Zero

a photo feature by Federico Scassa
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Japan's philosophy towards air superiority in the years leading up to the Second World War centred around the idea that manoeuvrability was the primary characteristic a fighter aircraft needed. None lived up to that ideal better than Mitsubishi's legendary Zero.
the model
Zero EI-111 of the Squadron Leader Lieutenant Hideki Shingo (during the battle of Santa Cruz - 26th of October 1942 - on the Carrier Shokaku).
The model is a Hasegawa 1/48, with some scratch-built, resin + photo etch CMK, Cartograf decals and JAGUAR figures, painted with Humbrol enamels and Windsor & Newton oils.
The Carrier’s base in resin is from Just Plane Stuff.
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About the Author

About federico scassa (fritzotto)
FROM: COMO, ITALY


Comments

JPTRR
Federico, that is a beautiful Reisen! Excellent work. The simulated boot scuffs along the wingroot and fuselage to the cockpit - superb!
JAN 16, 2015 - 08:55 PM
Joel_W
A most impressive build. Your paint and weathering is simply outstanding. Joel
JAN 17, 2015 - 02:50 AM
BlackWidow
Frederico, that's a beautiful build and dio! The Zero is a very elegant plane. My next japanese aircraft will also be a participant of the Santa Cruz Battle; a "Kate" from IJN carrier "Zuiho". Congrats on your build! Torsten
JAN 17, 2015 - 05:37 AM
Scrodes
I love the base. I've been looking for some nice resin bases.
JAN 17, 2015 - 06:05 AM
BurtGustaf
Very Nicely done.
JAN 17, 2015 - 07:35 AM
fritzotto
Many thanks to all of you for the generous comments.
JAN 17, 2015 - 04:35 PM
acropora
Beautiful Federico!Happy to see another modeller from Como,i live in Ponte Chiasso.What like me is the scene with the aircraft "used".
JAN 18, 2015 - 03:05 PM
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