She's a beauty John! I'm still waiting on my final pack. Here is a little history about the very A6M5a Zero you built. Maybe add a brass plate later? This particular Zero, 8-13 was found on Saipan with other intact Japanese A6M5 aircraft. The picture below of our kit was taken August 8, 1944, Saipan. The aircraft belonged to the 261st Kokutai (Air Group), 8th Hikotai, Aircraft 13. The kanji on top of the tail translates to "Bi." This is believed to be an abbreviation of the pilots name. The cap (chevron above the kanji) meant he was a more senior pilot. Other planes of the unit had similar kanji that would say "victory," etc. If someone has another interpretation, please chime in. The 261st was flown from mainland Japan, to Iwo Jima, then on to Saipan, to be used for anti ship or kamikaze attacks. It's interesting to note, that despite the plane being a total wreck, the intelligence guys seemed interested in this particular bird, it has even been tagged by the antenna mast. Many aircraft were removed from Saipan aboard the USS Copahee to be taken back to the States for study.
John the Zero looks fabulous and well done mate. Yes I already hit the thorny issue of those pins on the undercarriage, you could imagine what colourful language was being used, but I got it done 👍😊 John, where did you get the picture for the base from and what size would I need if you don't mind telling me? Thank you John, loved the video.😊
@@philliposborn808 You are more than welcome Phillip. You can also find my video on World of Wayne play list ua-cam.com/play/PL_KUg8g1yx-1WJBKvvAna-SHhhVn8YJ2I.html
What an amazing build I have enjoyed watching this. Nice job fella
Thank you 😊
Thank you 😊
brilliant video John i like the picture poster, it goes really well with it
Thanks 👍 Glad you like it Dave.
Looks awesome John.... nice one !
Thank you Ian 😊
She's a beauty John! I'm still waiting on my final pack. Here is a little history about the very A6M5a Zero you built. Maybe add a brass plate later? This particular Zero, 8-13 was found on Saipan with other intact Japanese A6M5 aircraft. The picture below of our kit was taken August 8, 1944, Saipan. The aircraft belonged to the 261st Kokutai (Air Group), 8th Hikotai, Aircraft 13. The kanji on top of the tail translates to "Bi." This is believed to be an abbreviation of the pilots name. The cap (chevron above the kanji) meant he was a more senior pilot. Other planes of the unit had similar kanji that would say "victory," etc. If someone has another interpretation, please chime in.
The 261st was flown from mainland Japan, to Iwo Jima, then on to Saipan, to be used for anti ship or kamikaze attacks.
It's interesting to note, that despite the plane being a total wreck, the intelligence guys seemed interested in this particular bird, it has even been tagged by the antenna mast. Many aircraft were removed from Saipan aboard the USS Copahee to be taken back to the States for study.
Thank you. That is an excellent back story of the aircraft. I definitely need a brass plate and have been looking on line.
Hi john model making the mitsubishi zero fighter looks brilliant the Decals look amazing on the aircraft good video
Thanks Justin. I am glad you like it!
You did a excellent job on this model and also the bass you have a good eye for things some people can see it some can't you definitely can.
Thanks Rod, you are very kind.😃
Hi John it looks really good, I haven't built this one myself but I am envious of yours. take care mate 👍
Thanks Roger , take care yourself. 🙂
A great model. Perhaps Agora may do a Mustang or Thunderbolt in future. Much much better than that Spitfire.
Thank you 😊 Hopefully Agora will do another aircraft.
John the Zero looks fabulous and well done mate. Yes I already hit the thorny issue of those pins on the undercarriage, you could imagine what colourful language was being used, but I got it done 👍😊
John, where did you get the picture for the base from and what size would I need if you don't mind telling me?
Thank you John, loved the video.😊
Thanks Phillip. Picture bought from pics2posters.co.uk/ send them measurements of the base cover panels for any picture. Mine was 24 inch X 20 inch.
Thank you John, a great help with the advice.
@@philliposborn808 You are more than welcome Phillip. You can also find my video on World of Wayne play list ua-cam.com/play/PL_KUg8g1yx-1WJBKvvAna-SHhhVn8YJ2I.html
Hi john will you be painting the bombs black underneath the wing
Hi Bobby, haven't given that any thought until now.