Mitsubishi A6M5 Paper Model

[PapercraftNony]

Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 "Zero" Paper Model Scale 1:48

Build time: 26 hours
Parts count: 77 pieces with the smallest piece being 5mm tall and wide
Length: 17.5 cm
Width: 20.5 cm
Custom transparent canopy molded from plastic cover roll
Custom 7.7 Type 97 aircraft machine guns made from paper clips
Custom 20mm Type 99-1 Mk.3 cannon made from Q-tip shafts
HF Antenna was taken from 0.4 mm nylon monoline

Features:
Cockpit canopy can be opened
The propeller spins
Engine cowling and propeller is removable
Engine radiator can be activated

It was a fun little project as I tried to experiment on using parts outside of the template.

I made a stop motion assembly video of it. If you're interested, you can check it out here: Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Paper Model Stop Motion - YouTube

[MacSongLi]

That's a great looking model. Very nice work.

Gary

[smithdr]

Nice little model and very creative video! Love the stop motion and the fun sound effects too!

Dan

[PapercraftNony]

Originally Posted by MacSongLi

That's a great looking model. Very nice work.

Gary

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it

[PapercraftNony]

Originally Posted by smithdr

Nice little model and very creative video! Love the stop motion and the fun sound effects too!

Dan

Thank you! The stop motion made the building process much more longer but the end product was worth it!

[Don Boose]

I like your model, and I enjoyed watching the model assemble itself in your video.

Don