Tamiya 1/50 Type-0 ( PETE ) Seaplane

[zimmerit5]

Hi Everyone,

Just bought this Japanese seaplane model kit but was told that its quite an old production from Tamiya and thus contain some molding errors. Does anyone have any line drawings or pictures of this plane? Thanks

 

[zimmerit5]

Hi

These are pictures of my latest project. Its another flaot plane from Tamiya, RUFE is the name and it is motorised.

 

[Wurger]

Here you are.... I hope these will help you. Picture source unknown....

Mitsubishi F1M
Hkans Aviation page - Mitsubishi F1M2
The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia: F1M2 "Pete", Japanese Reconnaissance Floatplane

BTW A very nice Rufe....

 

[Wildcat]

Cool pics Wojtek! I'm a bit of a fan of the Pete.

 

[Wurger]

THX... There is a nice article about Hasegawa 1/48 scale Pete in recent issue of the Scale Aviation Modeller International magazine I was so kindly sent by Maximowitz.

 

[Lucky13]

Bl**dy nice Rufe and cool pics Wojtek!

 

[zimmerit5]

Hi Guys,

Than you very much for the replies and picture. The historical shots will make a good example for my next diorama. Thanks again

 

[vikingBerserker]

Nice Rufe!

 

[Airframes]

Very nice diplay, and I like the weathering.

 

[zimmerit5]

Hi Airframes,

Thanks for the encouragement. It is sort of a best guess thing. I have never been near any float plane or boat but I do know aluminum type surfaces do not rust even when immersed in sea water for long periods. Algae growth would be predominantly visible.

Thanks again for the feedback

 

[zimmerit5]

Hi,

I just love float planes....LUCKY 13's reply mentioned something about BLACK CATS. Here is my version of Black Cat.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Very nice z-man!

 

[Thorlifter]

Stunning work! Thanks for sharing the pics.

 

[zimmerit5]

Thanks VikingBerserker and Thorlifter

 

[zimmerit5]

Check out this picture of wear and tear on these pacific Black Cats...

 

[Wayne Little]

Mmmm...very nice work...well done mate!

 

[Wurger]

With all here..very nice job.

 

[Pong]

Looks really great! Really like the diorama and the weathering.

 

[muller]

Great work! 8)

 

[Maglar]

Dang zim, teach me your water skills, I'm a NMF and water guy. Great models, love the black cat!