A6M3 Type 32 Zero Fighter

I really enjoyed building this model. I added an eduards self adhesive photo-etched set for the cockpit, and the 20mm cannons from quickboost (Hobbyinc item #QUB48603) as well. The fit of this kit is very good, and even a beginner modeler can get an excellent result. The decals are good but a little on the thick side. Decal setting fluid is recommended. At this price I think I will get a couple more and have a wing of these.

This kit is okay and easy. However there are some part fitment issues. The greatest is the motor mounts, they do not go with the cauling properly and require a great deal of sanding to get the to fit. With that said, it makes mounting the motor and prop in correct alignment a bit tricky. Also, the gears take a bit extra to get proper aignment. Besides that, it's pretty straight forward. I suggest tamiya paint with it, although you will need extra on the side. I primed these but the paint still didn't sit well, required extra sanding to finish. I did 2 of these at one time and the one I did with flat white spray from Testors actually came out a bit better once clear coat was applied. The Tamiya spray didn't stick to well even with the primer. But, as said, use tamiya for everything else.

Love the Japanese zeros. Was one of the fastest japanese planes of its era. Excellent detail on this kit. I hung this one in air used a P-51D as a arial combat scenario. Was a awesome addition to my WWII collection. Also used a Japanese figurine set for when i set it on shelf for ground display. Very nice kit.