Andy what about a new Japanese A6-M2 or A6-M5 Zero? (1 Viewer)

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Andy,

I love K&C and think you guys do wonders. There are lots of planes out there and I know you have done many, but How about a Japanese Mitsubishi ZERO? I have one of the small Rufes or Zekes from the Warbird series, but with this new Polystone you are doing what about a Zero. It was one of the most influential planes of the war.
 
Shyguy151 said:
Andy,

I love K&C and think you guys do wonders. There are lots of planes out there and I know you have done many, but How about a Japanese Mitsubishi ZERO? I have one of the small Rufes or Zekes from the Warbird series, but with this new Polystone you are doing what about a Zero. It was one of the most influential planes of the war.
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I would love to see the Zero done, especially an early version (21) in the overall gray of China, Pearl Harbor, or Midway. The early version of the Zero was, IMO, the cleanest and best looking aircraft of the war. How about Sakai's China Zero? -- Al
 
I think when Andy mentioned what aircraft were planned I am sure I remember a Zero mentioned. I may be wrong but, I think it was. I have to say that it would be way down my own list of aircraft that I would buy. I don't really have much interest in the pacific theatre in terms of buying sets that relate to it and, I don't particularly find much of the japanese war material interesting.

So, if a zero aircraft came up at £200 plus I would walk past it. I hope one is made for people with an interest in the theatre but, this one would not be for me
Mitch
 
vividgraphx said:
I would like to see a zero also but the pacific theater gets no respect here
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I am not a Pacific War enthusiast but I can respect other collectors who are. While one collector may choose to walk by a newly done Japanese aircraft there are
the others patiently waiting for something of "Their" own personal interest to come to light. I hope your collector wants soon get answered !

PanzerAce1944
 
yeah, thats really a great idea having a Zero airplane,


my japanese pilot would really fit nicely with such a Zero A6-M2 or A6-M5

that will be 1 sold to me for sure.

KTII
 
King Tiger II said:
yeah, thats really a great idea having a Zero airplane,


my japanese pilot would really fit nicely with such a Zero A6-M2 or A6-M5

that will be 1 sold to me for sure.

KTII
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I would buy one too, it would go great with the Singapore set, Midway, or The USN/USMC figures.
 
tdubel said:
I have always wanted a zero! That would be a sure thing for me.

TD
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I think they would sell well. It is kind of like the ME-109. The Zero saw action in many theaters of operation. It was the backbone fighter for the Japanese. They also saw service throughout the whole war.it was actually a very advanced plane, but made mostly of simple materials. I believe 60% of the plane was wood and even fabric in many areas.
 
Shyguy151 said:
I think they would sell well. It is kind of like the ME-109. The Zero saw action in many theaters of operation. It was the backbone fighter for the Japanese. They also saw service throughout the whole war.it was actually a very advanced plane, but made mostly of simple materials. I believe 60% of the plane was wood and even fabric in many areas.
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I'm not a Zero expert, but I don't think there was any wood or fabric used in the construction of the Zero. It was designed from the start to be a light-weight, high-speed, highly manuverable fighter aircraft with heavy (for the time) armament that included two wing mounted cannons. The construction of the skeleton was of Extra-super Duralumin, a new metal of high strength and low weight. The skin was metal and was riveted. I think that even the rudder and flaps were metal, as well, although they may have been fabric over the metal frame. With the high performance design specs and heavy armament required, wood was not an option nor was it considered. It was an all-metal design from the start. It was a spectacular success. -- Al
 
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lancer said:
I'm not a Zero expert, but I don't think there was any wood or fabric used in the construction of the Zero. It was designed from the start to be a light-weight, high-speed, highly manuverable fighter aircraft with heavy (for the time) armament that included two wing mounted cannons. The construction of the skeleton was of Extra-super Duralumin, a new metal of high strength and low weight. The skin was metal and was riveted. I think that even the rudder and flaps were metal, as well, although they may have been fabric over the metal frame. With the high performance design specs and heavy armament required, wood was not an option nor was it considered. It was an all-metal design from the start. It was a spectacular success. -- Al
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I am pretty sure the internal frame was wood, with the Durluminmum stretched over it. The plane lacked armour and self sealing fuel tanks, and was very lightweight. I too am not an expert, but would love to get the model.
 
Shyguy151 said:
I am pretty sure the internal frame was wood, with the Durluminmum stretched over it. The plane lacked armour and self sealing fuel tanks, and was very lightweight. I too am not an expert, but would love to get the model.
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The aircraft was most definetly of all-metal construction. There was no wood used anywhere. I have several sources concerning the Zero, with specs and plans, and all specify the all-metal construction. Wood was too heavy and not strong enough for the original specifications that the Japanese Navy submitted. The designers never even considered wood. One of my sources shows construction details that includes interior shots of the fuselage that highlight the metal frame. The belief that the Zero was made of wood is an old WW2 story passed around amongst the Allied forces when nothing was really known about the Zero. It was assumed that the Japanese could only build something made of wood and fabric. In June 1942, as part of the Midway campaign, the Japanese bombed Dutch Harbor, in the Aleutian Islands. During this air raid, a Zero, piloted by Tadayoshi Koga, was damaged. Koga attempted to land on what he thought was a field but was a bog. His wheels dug in, the plane flipped, and Koga was killed. The plane was discovered, mainly intact, in July 1942, by US forces. It was recovered and sent to the US for analysis. The secret of the Zero's constuction and materials used was thus exposed. As a matter of fact, the Zero's predesesor, the Type 96 Claude, a low wing monoplane fighter with fixed landing gear, was also of all-metal construction. The Japanese had long moved past the use of wood in their fighter planes by the time the Zero was designed and built. The Zero was a very technically advanced fighter that used the most modern materials and construction techniques, lightweight metal frame, metal skin, and flush riveting. -- Al
 
The Zero was a very advanced fighter and was all metal construction except for the control surfaces. It earned an enviable reputation as a long range fighter and few allied aircraft could match it in a true dogfight. I don't collect K & C aircaft but this is such an iconic aircraft I think we will see it in polystone sooner or later.
 
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