Does anyone know of some good documentation on this aircraft? I've got an Osprey book, but it doesn't cover the intricate details.

I'm specifically looking for what control systems were fabric covered, versus metal. As I get ready to finish my kit, my intent is to fiberglass the "metal" portions and fabric the fabric.

Tks in advance

try these sites:
http://www.j-aircraft.com/index.htm
http://www.combinedfleet.com/ijna/a6m.htm
http://members.aol.com/reishikisenguy/
http://www.strategyplanet.com/commandos/zero.html

Aero Detail Vol. 7 has a bunch of good close up photo's of the real thing. Pricey at $29.95, but worth it for the detail. Available at www.historicaviation.com [&:]

In my opinion, except for paint and markings, there is absolutely no better scale documentation than the new Trumpeter A6M2 plastic scale model in 1/24 scale. This kit is unbelievable in its intricacy and level of detail. If you haven't seen one, you have no idea how good this kit really is.

Tks for the response.

From everyone's input, I've been able to confirm what I thought. The plane is metal overall, with the control surfaces being fabric.

I have the Aero book and it confirms all control surfaces are fabric. I also have the Dave Platt videos. Platt recommends not using fabric on control surfaces for the best scale finish and from the full scale aircraft I have seen I think he is correct. You have to get very close to the real plane to see that the surfaces have fabric texture and this detail is not going to show in a scaled down plane. Personally I am going to try his suggestions and see what happens. I one of the last Platt Zero kits made and that is next on my building list. I do recommend his videos - most important to me are the building set (3) and finishing set (3).

Carl

I have some good pick.