Japanese Zero and Nazi dive bomber replica tail fins

carlisle1926 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:31 pm

I just made these replica pieces out of some junk parts that I had. The Zero is made from a Lockheed Electra rudder and the Nazi dive bomber fin is made from a Beech Musketeer tail. I weathered them to make them look more like artifacts. I plan on taking them out and shooting holes in them this week to really finish them off.

CDF · **Posted:** Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:29 pm

Really nice work mate, kudos :drink3:

carlisle1926 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:57 pm

Thank you! My goal was to make these look like spoils of war. I saw a photo once of the tail of a Zero on display at an officer's club and I thought that was kind of neat.

CDF · **Posted:** Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:07 am

Your welcome. I prefer the salty look that you went for as well. Sort of thing that a GI or a Marine would bring home in their duffel or seabag, dings and all.

Chris Brame · **Posted:** Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:07 pm

Did you think about painting the Electra tail fin in Amelia Earhart's markings? :lol:

carlisle1926 · **Posted:** Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:59 pm

I can't believe I didn't think of that one. I might have to remove the Japanese markings now! I think I like your idea better than mine.
Jason

Steve Nelson · **Posted:** Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:45 am

Afterwards, you could leave it on a beach in Hawaii or California, and watch the hilarity ensue! :twisted:

SN

tom d. friedman · **Posted:** Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:16 pm

what a novel & unique idea!! you should market them!!

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