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Title: A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group
Post by: United on October 17, 2004, 06:33:01 PM

A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group, Mariana/Saipan 1944
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/251_1098055844_a6m2261.jpg)

As always, any and all feedback very much appreciated!

Title: A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group
Post by: Stratocaster on October 18, 2004, 05:15:38 AM

Another beut. never seen a 2 tone camo like on a zeke. One thing I would do would be turn the gloss up and tone the panel lines down a abit.. but it looks great. would you be willing to share your panel lines with me?

Title: A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group
Post by: United on October 18, 2004, 10:29:39 AM

Heres a picture of a die cast of it, the real pictures I found of one are black and white.
(http://www.zionantiquemall.com/store/media/DRW50049.jpg)

I have an A6M2 Template at http://www.squadronspotlight.netfirms.com/riveting.html Just go to the bottom where it says "Downloads".

Title: A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group
Post by: oboe on October 18, 2004, 10:41:20 AM

very cool.   I had trouble finding some different Japanese birds to do myself.   One thing, they are a test of patience in the weathering/paint chipping department.   It was either poor quality paint or bad climate or both, but lots of Japanese a/c I've seen pics of need a repaint badly...

Title: A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group
Post by: United on October 18, 2004, 10:44:29 AM

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Originally posted by oboe
very cool.   I had trouble finding some different Japanese birds to do myself.   One thing, they are a test of patience in the weathering/paint chipping department.   It was either poor quality paint or bad climate or both, but lots of Japanese a/c I've seen pics of need a repaint badly...

Yep.  Im trying to find a few more pictures to show what condition it was in.  The only real photo I have is very limited and I could only tell that it had stripes and 2 camo tones.

Title: A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group
Post by: Stratocaster on October 18, 2004, 04:16:43 PM

thank you united.

Title: A6M2 IJN 261st Flying Group
Post by: Citabria on October 20, 2004, 01:53:28 PM

united can you email me 3 view drawings of the a6m2 that you used for your rivet and panel lines guide?

scott@aquara.com