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World War II: Japan
Aircraft of Japan in WWII.
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A6M2 Nightfighter
MVTBorges
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 01:08 PM UTC
It is a Hasegawa A6M2 model 21,1/48,which is about to be finished in a rare nightfighter scheme:





Here,decals applied (after lots of Micro Sol):





More soon,thanks for visiting!

Marcus
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Posted: Friday, February 24, 2012 - 11:17 AM UTC
Nice work so far and very interesting! I have a soft spot for japanese subjects and a fascination of nightfighters, but i didnt know the zero saw service as a dedicated nightfighter. Hopefully I learn something new!
MVTBorges
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Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 05:24 AM UTC
Thanks Mike,as soon as I found out the picture,I couldn´t help myself,but ran right away to the bench,for I really appreciate nightfighters too.

Cheers!
MVTBorges
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Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 01:44 PM UTC
Almost there,minus weathering....:












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Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 05:39 PM UTC
Marcus,

Unique subject. Nice job with the model. Where did you find the photo of the nightfighter ReiShikiSen?
MVTBorges
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Posted: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 11:46 PM UTC
Fred,

thanks!

Here:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/colesaircraft/4321034014/#large

All the best,

Marcus
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