[Andrew]

Ok guys, lets play a game of spot the difference. Can u spot the difference between the 2 pics? apart from my rather inconsistant camera focussing skills.

If not, take a look at the props! One is there, the other is not. Is it photoshop? No. Its actually spinning!! and its not me or a fan blowing a huge gust of wind, but its actually motorized!! I couldn't believe it when I picked up this lil baby from HobbyLink Japan Home Page. It was a huge surprise to me(as i cant read japanese on the box cover) when i opened the and noticed to coloured wires and a lil cyclinder shape! It runs on a AA Battery. The only unrealistic feel towards it is the very quick start up of the props. Near instant! But if it weren't for the attached wires, i'd say it could literally fly itself off. I'd recommend this for sure!

[Andrew]

oh and P.S Century, coud you please add a couple of little rockets to your new 1/144 Tomcats. Much appreciated. thanks

[lanslide]

Whoa! Do my eyes deceive me or did somebody finally get the Zero's color correct by painting it pale olive rather than light gray?!!!

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Whoa! Do my eyes deceive me or did somebody finally get the Zero's color correct by painting it pale olive rather than light gray?!!!

actually i also have the Saburo Sakai one that is light grey with the blue stripe bands

[lanslide]

Unfortunately light gray is incorrect for any Zero. The latest research has proven that Zeros once thought flat light gray were actually glossy pale olive out of the factory.

[bsmith13]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Unfortunately light gray is incorrect for any Zero. The latest research has proven that Zeros once thought flat light gray were actually glossy pale olive out of the factory.

This sort of information is why I come here! Can you site your source?

[flyXwire]

Originally Posted by bsmith13

This sort of information is why I come here! Can you site your source?

It's all in this thread:
Zero Colors

[rdenham]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Ok guys, lets play a game of spot the difference. Can u spot the difference between the 2 pics? apart from my rather inconsistant camera focussing skills.

If not, take a look at the props! One is there, the other is not. Is it photoshop? No. Its actually spinning!! and its not me or a fan blowing a huge gust of wind, but its actually motorized!! I couldn't believe it when I picked up this lil baby from HobbyLink Japan Home Page. It was a huge surprise to me(as i cant read japanese on the box cover) when i opened the and noticed to coloured wires and a lil cyclinder shape! It runs on a AA Battery. The only unrealistic feel towards it is the very quick start up of the props. Near instant! But if it weren't for the attached wires, i'd say it could literally fly itself off. I'd recommend this for sure!

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Which set does this plane come in is it DYS40169? Are the two planes secret Sp Ed. planes or are they normal parts of the set? I have seen pictures of the two Zeros with spinning props in promo pictures but never on a retail site.

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by rdenham

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Which set does this plane come in is it DYS40169? Are the two planes secret Sp Ed. planes or are they normal parts of the set? I have seen pictures of the two Zeros with spinning props in promo pictures but never on a retail site.

These ones are sold individually:

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Saburo Sakai
1/100 IJN Zero 21 Sakai Rabaul Base Scene

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1/100 IJN Zero 21 Iwamoto Launch Scene

These are recently arrived at HobbyLink Japan Home Page