glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

So I've been asked through a third party, to get a Japaneese A6M2 type 21 built by an unspecified date, for the Museum of the Pacific Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, for an unspecified film project.

As you would be, I am thrilled at the opportunity!

So...as a stay at home dad, with two kids, 4 and 6(my four year old being autistic) I will do my best...

do to the fact that the ESM Zero is on backorder, I had to work with what was available, the CMP 50 cc Zero.

The time frame of the project demands the use of an available ARF, luckily I have a spare CMP 50cc Zero in storage.


I started with putting the fuse in white primer and then I removed the molded exhaust shields from the fuse with some sanding.

whoa... Don't know where the second photo came from, but that's where the fuse is now.

Casey

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

I ordered a cockpit kit from dynamic balsa, but quickly realize not much fit, so I scratch built a lot of what I've ended up with

i used instruments from Iflytailies.com

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

guns and gunsight from dynamic balsa as well

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

I've cut out the flaps and started to design the lower intake for the cowl

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

My pilot, care of Lyle at best pilots.com

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

I've also glassed the tail using .50 oz cloth to save some weight on this short nosed bird

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

Here I'm relocating the control linkages, for both the elevator and the rudder. (making them internal)

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

I started with the green A6M5 version (like this new in the box)

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

This is what has been requested

I've since received a beautiful set of stencils and masks from Vickie at getstencils.com to use.

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

The next step will be cutting out the tail cone of the fuse and modifying for the Earl Aune tailwheel

Ram-bro

My Feedback: (101)

is this to be for a flyinig demonstration or static display?

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

It will fly, and is only supposed to be scale enough to fool you on a fly by. It won't be perfect, but will give a good representation of the requested model during a filmed flying session.

more to come!

Casey

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

I will be powering it with the Rimfire 65cc electric on 12 cells/Castle Creations HV160 ESC, and using Century Jet electrics as they are drop in.

Corsair 29

Very Nice!!

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

Thanks!

Finished up with the cowl flaps mod.

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

At this point what I have is basically is cowl for the A6M3, which as we know is not correct. With the addition of the lower intake on the cowl, it should be passable from the side profile. All I would really have to do, is rework the gun troughs and the small upper intake on the lip of the cowl and it would be complete and correct, but as time is an issue I'll forgo doing those two, as I think this will work.

OldScaleGuy

My Feedback: (2)

Great project. Hey, if you need someone to fly it, just send an airline ticket.....

HoundDog

My Feedback: (49)

When is the Pearl Harbor bash to take place and can U expand a little more in the Pearl Harbor bash and the supposed movie.

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

Thanks! I bet with the weather you've had lately! I'm from Lafayette originally myself.

Casey

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

Well the "bash" is this build. As far as the Pearl Harbor memorial, it's held on December 7th of course. As for the film. I have limited info. I was told that filming at Ford Island is underway at the moment.

Casey

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

Here is a side view of the cowl with the lower chin intake on

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

I was also able to cut the canopy. It will remain open and be nonfunctional

glazier808

My Feedback: (1)

I had to reshape the rudder. I added small carbon fiber rods to simulate ribs. It will get covered with fabric then pinking tape added

oliveDrab

yes!!!!!!

HoundDog

My Feedback: (49)

Originally Posted by glazier808
i will be powering it with the rimfire 65cc electric on 12 cells/castle creations hv160 esc, and using century jet electrics as they are drop in




It Ain't Gona Sound like a ZERO. Go Gas. A 5 Cylinder 4 Stroke would fill the bill. Not "Lectric" PLZ If ya gots ta gos "Lectric" at least invest in a MR.RC Sound system.
http://www.randyrcplanes.com/rc-soun...m-mr-rc-sound/
ZERO Engine
http://www.randyrcplanes.com/shop/mr...w2-sound-pack/