Have decided to paint it in the early (Aug-Nov 1942) color scheme of the IJN's 5th Naval Air Group, Kiska Seaplane Base, Aleutian Islands. My tutors tell me this is Tamiya XF-76.
Took these tonight, I think the float will stay on, now. Hope to get to the hobby shop tomorrow to get the paint.
Edit 3/22: I painted the Rufe last night with the IJN Light Gray. The plane hung in the garage all night, but it rained all night and the garage is not heated. So, today I hung it in the sun for about 3.5 hours. Just took some pic's, and hope today to get the cowl and prop on, paint the trim tabs and the guns and lights. Maybe even get the decals on too. Now comes the piddly stuff, pitot tube, gun sight, canopy, etc.
Charles
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Had some time to myself, today. Got the engine, bombs cowl attached, attached the pitot tube, painted the guns, intake and the trim tabs. Ready for the clear coat...... maybe tomorrow.