Beyond The Sprues

Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: sharkman on October 15, 2023, 09:43:07 PM

Title: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: sharkman on October 15, 2023, 09:43:07 PM

Back with another project!

I had a couple of these older Tamiya Rufe kits in the stash and since they are cheap, an easy build and still nice (even though they may be closer to 1/50 scale as they are a little smaller than the Hasegawa Rufe), I thought I might try something a little different.

I started by assembling them and then cutting the wings off to make a twin Rufe. The Rufe was a great seaplane conversion done by Nakajima but I believe it was limited by range and could have used some more power. So, I thought what if they twinned one!

I worked to fashion a new rear tailplane and to fill in the port cockpit. Also, I took the 2 trollies and fashioned a new double one. Since it will have the 2 main floats, no need for the outrigger floats.

Most of the sanding is done. My next step is to give it a prime and see if anything needs further sanding and re-scribing before painting.

Thanks!

Title: Re: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: sharkman on October 15, 2023, 09:44:51 PM

And a little mock up

Title: Re: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: ericr on October 15, 2023, 11:28:02 PM

 :smiley: ;D

Title: Re: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 16, 2023, 03:28:28 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: ChernayaAkula on October 16, 2023, 09:08:53 AM

Nice!  8) Really looks the part.

Title: Re: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: Kerick on October 16, 2023, 09:21:16 AM

Very interesting!

Title: Re: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: apophenia on October 16, 2023, 09:22:27 AM

Great concept and execution. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one  :smiley:

Title: Re: A6M2-N Rufe, with a twist!
Post by: KiwiZac on October 16, 2023, 11:59:11 AM

Oh yes, terrific idea!