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 +~~NOTOC~~
 +====== He-115B Reform Record — Original 05 ======
  
 +===== Note =====
 +
 +This page preserves the original forum-based record as closely as possible to its original posting structure.
 +
 +The original forum entries were arranged in reverse chronological order.  
 +That order is retained here for archival preservation.
 +
 +The text in the highlighted boxes is based on the original forum posts by Kazu Fukuda.  
 +It is shown separately in order to distinguish the original source text from the explanatory and editorial text added by the archive.
 +
 +For a reconstructed chronological reading, see:
 +
 +  * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]
 +
 +===== Source Information =====
 +
 +  * Original format: forum post archive
 +  * Preserved order: reverse chronological order
 +  * Date range of entries on this page: 2008-02-17 to 2008-02-23
 +  * Entry numbers included here: No.665 to No.676
 +  * Original post text: Kazu Fukuda
 +  * English translation and page organization: Japanese Solid Model Archive
 +
 +===== Original Record Navigation =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round box 95%>
 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_01|Original 01]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|Original 02]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|Original 03]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_04|Original 04]]  
 +| **Original 05**
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP center>
 +Previous: [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_04|Original 04 — Markings, painting, and final preparation]]  
 +| Return to: [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-23 12:19:41] No.676 =====
 +==== Completion ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:completes.jpg?nolink&700|Completion}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +It is finally completed.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-23 12:15:59] No.675 =====
 +==== Attaching the floats to the body ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:floats_to_body.jpg?nolink&700|Attaching the floats to the body}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +The floats were attached to the main body, and the propellers and machine guns were also installed.\\
 +With this, the model was finally completed.
 +
 +It is shown here placed on the float trolley.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-21 16:45:25] No.674 =====
 +==== Finishing the floats ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_floats.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the floats}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +Small rings for passing mooring ropes through were attached to the tips of the floats.
 +
 +Now the only remaining task is to attach the floats to the main body.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-21 16:40:35] No.673 =====
 +==== Attaching the horizontal tailplane ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:horizontal_tailplane.jpg?nolink&700|Attaching the horizontal tailplane}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +The horizontal tailplane was attached, and the engine cowlings were also installed.\\
 +Mass balances, the antenna, the pitot tube, and other small parts were also attached, so the model has finally begun to look like a convincing He 115.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-20 16:39:00] No.672 =====
 +==== Attaching the canopies and engines ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:canopies_engines.jpg?nolink&700|Attaching the canopies and engines}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +The masking was removed from the bombardier’s canopy, and the canopies for the cockpit and rear gunner’s position were attached.\\
 +The BMW 132 engines were also installed in the nacelles.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-19 15:31:42] No.671 =====
 +==== BMW 132 engines ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:bmw132.jpg?nolink&700|BMW 132 engines}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +The BMW 132 engines were finished.
 +
 +The cylinder blocks and crankcases are resin parts that were given to me by the late Honorary Chairman Kotakeuchi.  
 +Push rods, ignition plug wires, and other small parts were added to complete the assemblies.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-18 13:43:02] No.670 =====
 +==== Painting the upper surfaces ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:painting_upper2.jpg?nolink&700|Painting the upper surfaces}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +After the RLM 72/73 upper surface colors had dried, the masking was removed.
 +
 +Small scratches made when removing the masking tape will be carefully touched up with a brush.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-17 13:54:42] No.667 =====
 +==== Finishing the propellers ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_propellers.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the propellers}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +The propellers and spinners were also painted and finished.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-17 13:53:32] No.666 =====
 +==== Finishing the canopies ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_canopies.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the canopies}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +The canopies were finished.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== [2008-02-17 09:45:23] No.665 =====
 +==== Painting the upper surfaces ====
 +
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:painting_upper1.jpg?nolink&700|Painting the upper surfaces}}
 +
 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
 +
 +The upper surface colors are the RLM 72/73 splinter camouflage.
 +
 +RLM 73 was painted first, and this photograph shows the model masked in preparation for painting RLM 72.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== Archival Note =====
 +
 +This page preserves the original forum sequence for documentary purposes.
 +
 +It should be read as a preserved source layer rather than as a reconstructed analytical presentation.
 +
 +For a guided reading in chronological and interpretive form, see:
 +
 +  * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]
 +
 +===== Navigation =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round box 95%>
 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:start|← He-115B Reform Record]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_04|← Original 04]]  
 +| **Original 05**
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP center small>
 +Original Record Pages:  
 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:original_01|01]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|02]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|03]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_04|04]] | **05**
 +</WRAP>