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A6M2 (Ruth) Zero Bi-plane float plane

Started by Wardukw, May 20, 2025, 12:58:09 AM

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Wardukw

May 20, 2025, 12:58:09 AM
Yep as the title says but this wasn't the original plan at all  :o
The original plan was a Boeing Stearman float plane and the plan was to use the float from the Zero but it's a wee bit on the large side 😀
Well you guys know all to well how our brains work and I really wanted to build a bi plane  :wacko:
It's also got the propeller from a Mk1 Hurricane cause I wanted a bigger spinner  :thumbsup:
I'll throw some build pics up tomorrow 🤪
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
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Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

kitbasher

#1
May 20, 2025, 01:30:47 AM
So perhaps a successor to the 'Pete'?
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Wardukw

#2
May 20, 2025, 10:29:17 AM
Quote from: kitbasher on May 20, 2025, 01:30:47 AMSo perhaps a successor to the 'Pete'?
Yeah mate..that's a great way to look at it  :thumbsup:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Wardukw

#3
May 24, 2025, 10:11:49 PM
Ok ,,after messing around with this little bird and finally figuring out what to use for the bracing wires this is how she looks now .
The bracing wires by the way are made from elastic used for tying bait  to a fish hook  ;)
Here she is ..
This is getting the wings to sit how i wanted em ..
DSCF5147 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr
And as if by magic this is what it looks like ...really for primer ..which it already is  :thumbsup:
DSCF5148 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr
DSCF5149 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr
DSCF5150 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr
DSCF5151 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr
DSCF5152 by Phill Harrison, on Flickr

Kit will like that the top wings have been lengthened  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

NARSES2

#4
May 25, 2025, 01:13:35 AM
That's looking good  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

#5
May 25, 2025, 03:29:52 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on May 24, 2025, 10:11:49 PMKit will like that the top wings have been lengthened  ;D


Naturally.  ;D  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#6
May 25, 2025, 05:31:35 AM
F**kin' A mate.   :thumbsup:
Open cockpit?

I'm intrigued you rigged it before you painted it.  Elastic rigging can sometimes not react well with the solvents in paint.  Don't ask me how I know this.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Old Wombat

#7
May 25, 2025, 07:56:57 AM
OK, that's looking good!  :thumbsup:
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frank2056

#8
May 25, 2025, 09:40:06 AM
Looks great as a float bi-plane! What did you do about the Stearman ribbing, especially on the upper wing? I guess you could call them wing mounted fuel tanks.

Wardukw

#9
May 26, 2025, 10:53:22 PM
Thanks lads  ;D  ;D .
This had now completely dried primer wise so tomorrow there's possibility paint hitting it.
Haven't quite decided what colours to go with..light gray under sides ..dark gray uppers..standard colour by the look of it 🤔

Quote from: zenrat on May 25, 2025, 05:31:35 AMF**kin' A mate.   :thumbsup:
Open cockpit?

I'm intrigued you rigged it before you painted it.  Elastic rigging can sometimes not react well with the solvents in paint.  Don't ask me how I know this.

Fred mate it's a full canopy on this ..it's gonna be open but yeah..still full  ;D
This elastic is sweet it seems ..I'd first painted it with AK Interactive real colors markers in flat black..just so you can see it and was surprised at how well this paint covered it 😀
The primer is automotive and no worries there either 🙂

Quote from: frank2056 on May 25, 2025, 09:40:06 AMLooks great as a float bi-plane! What did you do about the Stearman ribbing, especially on the upper wing? I guess you could call them wing mounted fuel tanks.
Franky mate, yep, that's exactly where the fuel tanks will be..some of em anyway ..that was planned right some the start which I just decided on 5mins ago  :wacko:  :wacko:
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

63cpe

#10
May 26, 2025, 11:35:17 PM
Good looking bird Wardukw! Must have quite hard to lengthen the wings although if they inserts are tanks it's easier. Great improvisation.

Love the good looks of it. The double wings and float work great on a zero.

David aka 63CPE

Dizzyfugu

#11
May 26, 2025, 11:39:40 PM
That's looking VERY nice!  :wub:

kerick

#12
May 27, 2025, 04:17:11 PM
You make some of the best stuff ever!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Wardukw

#13
May 27, 2025, 04:59:38 PM
Quote from: kerick on May 27, 2025, 04:17:11 PMYou make some of the best stuff ever!
That's fecking high praise coming from you matey 🙌 😁😁
Thank ya very much for that  ;D  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Spino

#14
May 27, 2025, 06:38:16 PM
This actually does look pretty good!  Looks like it would be an even tighter turning plane than the regular Zero with that extra wing, in spite of having the float!
Regards, Spino

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