LorenSharp Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Since my first build is progressing faster than I expected, I might as well re"pete" myself. and what better than to do one from the kind folks that brought us the Galant, Mirage and Outlander ... 1/48 Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Observation Seaplane Model 11 from Hasagawa. In other word's a "Pete". This one's a little more involved than the Rex. So it might take more than a day or two to complete. Especially since it's a bi-plane and that means more than the usual one or two issues. So any and all comments, suggestions, or encouragement, verbal or liquid, is most assuredly welcome. I better find my water wings with all these Seaplanes in the queue. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 (edited) Great, This must have ben one of the very last biplanes to enter service I suspect, just after the Gloster Gladiator and only the Fiat CR 42 was later AFAIK. Apparently it was highly manoeuvrable and was even used as a fighter (against unescorted bombers I presume). Though when it ran into fighters it did not stand much chance - the one above may have been strafed rather than shot down but it has been well chewed up by some 50cal mg I guess! Pete Edited May 15, 2022 by PeterB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 While waiting for parts on my other sea plane build, I got a few things done on the Pete. First thing completed the Sea Plane trolly Its not much but at least Now I have something to set the plane on. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 The Pete's cockpit is a little more involved than the Rex's. I should have gotten better pictures before putting the sides on. At least you could then see all the pieces that Hasagawa has you put together. The only thing I added was some spare seat harness' for the pilot and observer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 I did give all the panels a dark wash to bring out the detail. Then commenced to putting the fuselage bit together. The fit is very good. only a few small spots are going to need filler. Mostly on the bottom at the wing join. I'll let these dry overnight. Then tomorrow I'll sand down and do the pre-shading. The canopies have been dipped in Kleer and drying. I'll be able to add and mask them and the Rex's and both builds will be pretty much at the same level. So until tomorrows update, stay safe, stay healthy and model on! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Nice start. And more floatplanes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I agree more awesome Floatplane stuff!!!!! What a great looking models, and a great looking start as well. That cockpit area looks to be very nicely detailed, you've done a great job on her so far. Good luck with this build as well, it's nice to see more Float/Seaplanes in the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Great to see a Pete getting built, I have an old Aviation Usk one of these, so look forward to following this one. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 8:54 PM, trickyrich said: I agree more awesome Floatplane stuff!!!!! What a great looking models, and a great looking start as well. That cockpit area looks to be very nicely detailed, you've done a great job on her so far. Good luck with this build as well, it's nice to see more Float/Seaplanes in the build. On 5/31/2022 at 7:02 PM, JOCKNEY said: Great to see a Pete getting built, I have an old Aviation Usk one of these, so look forward to following this one. Cheers Pat Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Almost a month later and finally able to get back to the Pete. After letting the filler dry and sanded down smooth I began the pre-shading process Then painted the lower and upper surfaces with several light coats until I had my shading where I anted it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 THat having dried I used a dark wash for the panel lines. Its easier to see on the underneath rather than the topsides. Then gave everything a light misting of light gray to tone down the green and give it all a slightly faded look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Next I decided to add guide wires to the wings. The instructions mention using a P/E set but thats not included with the model but a separate addition like om the Fairey Swordfish. But no longer available . I thought about using EZ-Line, but that's too thin. First attempt I used thin rod like I did on a Fairey Albacore I did some time back but couldn't get it to stay straight., so I took the top part of the top wing off, I had already pre-drilled holes for the wires and glues .3mm sliver beading wire. Plus side, its metal so I don't have to paint it. Minus side it doesn't pull tight so well. I glued the wire to the top part of the lower wing, then run it up through the lower portion of the upper wing gluing in place( confoozin' ain't it). I would get one side right, nice and tight and then do the other side only to find out the first side would develop slack. This went back and forth for 2-3 days. I finally got it to one side right, the other, not so much. and decided to call it a day and re-attached the top portion of the upper wing and proceeding on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 After that I gave the area that were getting decals a coat of clear gloss. Letting this dry over night I proceeded to add the decals. I'm not a particular fan of the yellow decal bands for the leading edge of the wings,but I don't have the right colour yellow so these will have to do. The decals are thick so I put a lot of cots to soften them up especially the leading edge. Thankfully I didn't have any of them shatter. But I'll let these dry over night and then tomorrow give everything a matte coat and add the final bits. Probably 2 days more (God willin' and the creek don't rise) And the this little project will be in the bag. So until then Stay safe, Stay Healthy. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 That paint job turned out very nice, and I like the subtle fading, nicely done. The rigging didn't turn out too bad at all in the photos, being heavy wiring I can't think what else you could have used. She'll look amazing when done, can't wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Thanks, Port side tightened up the way it's supposed to, the starboard side has some slack ( droopyness) I should have the last bits on tomorrow and then to the Gallery. The next build I think shall be... well lets call it a "Nursery Rhyme". and see if it can be sussed out before I start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 did one fall down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 She's looking good mate, nice work Hmm a nursery rhyme eh? I'm plumping for a Jack, or a Jill... but if it's another floatplane then I'm at a loss, long time since I heard any nursery rhymes Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: She's looking good mate, nice work Hmm a nursery rhyme eh? I'm plumping for a Jack, or a Jill... but if it's another floatplane then I'm at a loss, long time since I heard any nursery rhymes Cheers, Stew I was thinking along the same lines, a Jack was guess too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 18 hours ago, trickyrich said: did one fall down? 10 hours ago, trickyrich said: I was thinking along the same lines, a Jack was guess too. Both are in the ballpark, but not quite. But before that reveal it's time to finish up this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Time for the final episode of this build. Now that the decals have set Time to finish up the final bits. Some Tamiya Aluminum used to simulate weather chipping which in the South Pacific tended to happen a bunch and oily black for the exhaust stains Used EZ Line to do the antennas and finally the ordinance [ And what you have after that is this... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 A little Mitsubishi F1M2 Type Zero Observation Seaplane Model 11 Code Named "Pete" Some aspects didn't come out as I would have liked, but overall this has been a relatively by-the-numbers build and came out ok. I want to thank everyone for following long and all the comments I'll have this up on the Military Gallery shortly the the start of another build. I think this time we go for a nursery rhyme 2fer! So until the Stay Safe, Stay Healthy and most definitely Model ON! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 very nicely done, she's amazing!! Am looking forward to you nursery rhyme build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Nice result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 2:40 AM, trickyrich said: very nicely done, she's amazing!! Am looking forward to you nursery rhyme build. On 7/14/2022 at 5:01 PM, helios16v said: Nice result! Thanks Guys I'm glad you liked my little offering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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