1/48 Tamiya Zero A6M5c

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Stuart wrote:
Well I kinda meant the build rather than the overspray, but I think you plan will work.
Oh.
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He just getting it ready for the yellow flames that happen when a Zero gets hit... :giggles:
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Stikpusher wrote:He just getting it ready for the yellow flames that happen when a Zero gets hit... :giggles:

:ggun: :Bur2:
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This little beauty is not going down without a fight. Kit decals split and came apart. Contacted Tamiya USA and the gentleman kindly sent me a new set, sealed in a factory bag - I guess. Darn near giddy with excitement. Cut out the Hinomaru and yes, the two that I tried came apart as well. Not sure I've seen this with Tamiya decals before.

Anyway, I can cut masks for the hinomaru and such. I'm good at circles.

But, I'm looking for a font of the Japanese numbers used on the fuselage codes, so I can print those if needed.

Anyone know of any?
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Man that's a pain in the arse Lyle!
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Most likely have to scan those and print them.Or ask some one who may have them. Like me.
I did V-103 but all I used was the number and the stars on the tail from the decal sheet. Here's the instructions for painting.

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Yeah, Stuart, like a Hoover vac! John, thanks. I was able to use the tail codes. Maybe pics tomorrow.
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Lyle, did you shake the box too hard, is that what's causing trouble?
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Must have! This decal sheet came from Tamiya USA with a couple of replacement parts. It wasn’t laid flat in the box, oh well.
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Why not look for an AM decal set for your Zero?
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