Mitsubushi A6M3 Zero . Build is finished .

[SteveM]

Looking suitably war weary nice effects Carl I often use pencil for panel lines too, less messy than washes

[JEFF]

There ya go, Carl. Better and better every update, Old Salt.

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Thanks for the comments Steve and Jeff .

[Robbo]

Better every time I see it

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Thanks Robbo !

[JED]

That looks so good, what do you Wingy builders suggest for highlighting raised detail on little 1/72 wings?

[JCON]

Lightly rubbed pencil on the ridges or good old fashioned dry brushing...

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Good suggestions Joe .

Since I'm here posting I have a update , the only thing left to finish is the canopy . That will be later tonight . Taking off for Harvard and Princeton soon .
Joe knows where they are .

[JCON]

Why yes I do... lol!!!

[Wes]

I love the subtle changes in panel colour.

This is a great build.

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Thanks Wes . Hopefully the canopy will be finished today .

[Steve Ski]

Wow, finally getting a good look at this one Carl. I like the fading panel tones going on here, beauty. Definition is really starting to pop out nicely!

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Thank you Ski !

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Its been a while since I built an aircraft so this was a refresher build for me as far as the techniques needed . I like the idea of #2 pencil to draw in the panel lines and the pastels for shading is a nice way of getting the different shades and blotches . I left the raised panel lines alone .




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[JCON]

Wow brother, that is a thing of beauty right there!!! Fantastic finish Carl!!!

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Much appreciated Joe !

[BUCKY]

Now, that looks like a proper zero! Well done! TOP SHELF!

[CarlRF (R.I.P.)]

Thanks for looking Keith !

[JCON]

Whats next for your bench Carl? Back to armor???

[doogie]

Carl, just incredible work!