Ian M's Mitsubishi F1M2 Zero PETE. Hasegawa 1/48

[Ian M]

As Luck would have it this GB collided midi-air with a plan I had to build a 1/48 scale model of the spotter planes on the Battleship Yamato. So here is the kit that will be on the receiving end of my knippers !

Not sure that the decals are the right ones...For the Yamato that is...

The destructions are simple and clear 'old fashioned' Black and white fold out sheet.


Here's the bits you want to see! The Plastic:-

It even has a beaching trolley! Yeah!

My first serious venture into Japanese aircraft. The first was the obligatory Airfix Zero dive bomber at age 10. and a Huge flying boat a few years later. Mary? it was big and I ran out of paint. Twice.
I will endeavour to do a better job this time. lol.

[papa 695]

Nice one Ian.

[adt70hk]

Different! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

ATB.

Andrew

[Ernie]

Interesting subject: I do like the Japanese flying boats and float planes. I shall enjoy watching this come together.

[Geoffers]

Nice one Ian, we couldn’t have a Japanese WW2 GB without a float plane

Good luck with your build :thumb2:

Geoff.

[The Smythe Meister]

Oh nice Ian ,
I do like a float plane....and unless I'm mistaken,the only one in this GB,
This is going to be fun to watch :thumb2:

[Allen Dewire]

OOOO!!! A floaty wing thingy Boss!!! Looks like Hasegawa has a few kits in this GB. What are you going to use for the rigging Ian???

Uh, sorry, I didn't mean to shoot the Mojo down with the 'R' word, Sir.......

Prost
Allen

[Ian M]

Wait! What? it has rigging. Oh crop!

I will have to look into that a bit more but I have loads of that elastic stuff used in ships and airyplanes.
If its heavy gauge then might be stretched sprue or even wire!

[Allen Dewire]

I knew it wouldn't be a prob for an old pro like you, Ian......Now sing after me, "I am the Rigman, I Built a Walrus.......Coo, Coo, Ca Choo!!!"...........

[flyjoe180]

Nice choice Ian, looks interesting

[Mickc1440]

Nice looking subject Ian, good luck

[yak face]

Nice choice Ian , always liked the look of these . Not a lot of rigging either , cheers tony

[Ian M]

Cheers chaps,

Nice choice Ian , always liked the look of these . Not a lot of rigging either , cheers tony

Found out that a good few parts can be substituted with PE but that has to be bought as an option. Typical Hawegase I have heard. Pity you can't get them most of it is in the pit so I'm a bit 'meh' about it. Was ticked me off was the rigging wires with the end covers are a part of the PE and No optional plastic part. Bummer.
Any how. Plastic has been cut and glueing has occurred.


Started with something large as simple. But still only saw by chance the ADD 20g weight.

Bit of the nicely detailed and soon impossible to see cockpits. Mostly one colour so quicker th build up, paint, touch in the other colours and assemble çompletly.

Need to sort the seams on the floats before painting those...

Comments welcome.
Oh Bismark is shelved for a while...

[The Smythe Meister]

Cheers chaps,

Found out that a good few parts can be substituted with PE but that has to be bought as an option. Typical Hawegase I have heard. Pity you can't get them most of it is in the pit so I'm a bit 'meh' about it. Was ticked me off was the rigging wires with the end covers are a part of the PE and No optional plastic part. Bummer.
Any how. Plastic has been cut and glueing has occurred.

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Started with something large as simple. But still only saw by chance the ADD 20g weight.
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Bit of the nicely detailed and soon impossible to see cockpits. Mostly one colour so quicker th build up, paint, touch in the other colours and assemble çompletly.
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Need to sort the seams on the floats before painting those...

Comments welcome.
Oh Bismark is shelved for a while...

Certainly does look nicely detailed there Ian.A couple of questions if you don't mind,(probably dumb ones!!:nerd....
Firstly, what's provided for the ballast,if anything? ..... And...
Once finished,how is it displayed...due to having the single,large,float in the centre, not just balancing on that is it?:thinking:

[Ian M]

Certainly does look nicely detailed there Ian.A couple of questions if you don't mind,(probably dumb ones!!:nerd....
Firstly, what's provided for the ballast,if anything? ..... And...
Once finished,how is it displayed...due to having the single,large,float in the centre, not just balancing on that is it?:thinking:

Only dumb if you don't ask them Andy.
There is no ballast provided just tells you to use 20gram. I had a old 3/8 inch brass bolt that tiped 25gram and just fitted. I have a collection of unusable fishing weights I normally use as I used to get loads of them just don't use the lead weights with CA glue say the wise.
As for a stand...the kit includes a beaching trolley so it can stand properly.