Zero (oz644)

 

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Here’s my rendition of Sterling Models Kit P4, Zero (oz644)…peanut scale 13” wingspan [pics 011-014]. The Battles of Coral Sea and Midway to a great degree eliminated carrier operations as a usable tactic for the IJN, necessitating operations from land-based airstrips. This in turn resulted in the removal of those beautiful white aircraft finishes and substitution with a version of standard camouflage. As can be imagined, the constraints of field operations, time, materials, etc. rapidly brought about expedient overall dress. That’s my excuse for the appearance of my model. Thank you Steve and Mary for a wonderful website.
Neal Green - 24/11/2022
"...excuse for the appearance of my model".? Far from it, Mr. Green, your model looks as pristine as the waterlilies of Lake Biwa! Some airplanes of the Imperial Navy began as a very pale haze grey (not white) which took a transparent top coat which took a noticeable yellow tinge with time under the sun. As you rightly say, at some point they became green, but possibly for production reasons the primer coat was omitted and so after a short while the paintwork started flaking off, especially where subjected to boots, tools, etc. In fact no Japanese airplane must have even left the factory as pretty and clean as your model!
Miguel - 24/11/2022
This bigger brother grew out of its smaller sibling [pic 015] ...enlarged from 13" ws to 32" ws...rc 3 channel with .15 engine...same overall paint scheme. Photograph shot 35 years ago. As always, a plan is a tool with seemingly limitless possibilities. Thank you again and again Steve and Mary, for all the inspiration.
Neal Green - 29/11/2022
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