Mitsubishi F1M2 'Pete' - Hasegawa 1/48

[bertopinal]

Finally i finish my 'Pete' , the work was hard because the half-finished model was buried under a stack of boxes who collapsed with their shelf .  The model is OOB, the only modification are some wiring on the engine and Eduard seat belt.

 A really nice model, easy to assembly but requiring a lot of attention due to the numerous small parts ( my carpet monster is always hungry...). I followed Hasegawa painting instruction and don't make any search about their accuracy.

 

R.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Great work on a type im completely unfamiliar with. 

[Orion]

Hello Bert,

Always interesting to see aircraft of the Japanese Naval Air Arm on this website.

Is this the same kind of type they used on their large subs?

Thanks for sharing this model with us.

Regards, Orion.

[Toryu]

Nice build! The colours look absolutely authentic to me. This plane makes a wonderful exhibit. Thanks for sharing it.

 

32 minutes ago, Orion said:

Hello Bert,

Always interesting to see aircraft of the Japanese Naval Air Arm on this website.

Is this the same kind of type they used on their large subs?

Thanks for sharing this model with us.

Regards, Orion.

 

The Mitsubishi F1M was a Navy observation plane, based on seaplane tenders but mostly at shore bases for the defence of remote Pacific islands. It is said that its manoeuvrability made it possible for the 'Pete' to defend itself against Allied fighters.

 

Cheers, Michael

[fubar57]

Very nice