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Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Jessie_C
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 - 11:26 AM UTC
Feared by allied pilots, beloved of Japanese pilots, the Mitsubishi A6M became legendary for its observed capabilities. Early in the Second World War, the Zero was thought to be unbeatable. Our feature this week is a Zero at the height of its achievements., before its weaknesses were discovered.

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JPTRR
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RAILROAD MODELING
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Tennessee, United States
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Posted: Friday, January 16, 2015 - 08:55 PM UTC
Federico, that is a beautiful Reisen! Excellent work. The simulated boot scuffs along the wingroot and fuselage to the cockpit - superb!
Joel_W
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Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 02:50 AM UTC
A most impressive build. Your paint and weathering is simply outstanding.
Joel

BlackWidow
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European Union
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Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 05:37 AM UTC
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
Scrodes
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Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 06:05 AM UTC
I love the base. I've been looking for some nice resin bases.
BurtGustaf
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California, United States
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Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 07:35 AM UTC
Very Nicely done.
fritzotto
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Como, Italy
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Posted: Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 04:35 PM UTC
Many thanks to all of you for the generous comments.
acropora
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Como, Italy
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Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2015 - 03:05 PM UTC
Beautiful Federico!Happy to see another modeller from Como,i live in Ponte Chiasso.What like me is the scene with the aircraft "used".
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