This is the old (1967) Tamiya 1:50 scale "Pete". Straight out of the box build. I used this build to learn and see how I would weather my later Hasegawa (1:48th) offering. The weathering has all but disappeared in the photographs but is quite distinct when viewed in daylight.
As a learning tool it was a fun build and showed how much Tamiyas, engineering has improved over the 50 years since they issued this kit.
As a learning tool it was a fun build and showed how much Tamiyas, engineering has improved over the 50 years since they issued this kit.
I also found the colour scheme interesting as it was from a profile showing the only "Pete" that featured an all black cowling. Every other picture I could find had an overall green or grey. I also liked the idea of the unpainted center float.
Hopefully I'll be able to finish my "Rufe" before the deadline and if anyone knows more about the cowling colours on the "Pete" I would be most interested.
- Prof. Nemisis Goosehabit - http://plasticnostalgia.blogspot.co.uk/
Excellent model! I like it! 4.5
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I have never seen a "Pete" with a black cowling. 4.5
ReplyDeleteBeautiful plane and great work. 4.6.
ReplyDeleteNice, straight-forward build - 4.7.
ReplyDeleteI built this model in 1977. In my recollection it was offered as 1/48 at that time, and it took me years to realize that it's 1/50.
I like the weathering which seems OK for a sea-going plane. IJNAF greens are not usually strongly degraded when you judge from pictures of actual service planes. They look pretty well maintained. The impression of strong wear may stem from the war-end scrap heaps photographed by the US forces. I'd be very conservative with chipping and bleaching.
Forgot to say that I miss the rigging but you said it's a test built so maybe was not worth the effort. Attractive model nevertheless.
ReplyDeleteGood effort. 4.5
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ReplyDeleteConsidering its age- a fine kit. I guess the black cowling is o.k. as you can see it in M.A 565
Another difference is the color of the unit code- yellow! I'd say floatplanes are fun and so is this one. 4.7
Good work. 4.7
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