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====== 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 =====

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[[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**
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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]]
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===== [2008-02-23 12:19:41] No.676 =====
==== Completion ====

{{:en:records:he115b_reform:completes.jpg?nolink&700|Completion}}

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**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**

It is finally completed.
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===== [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}}

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**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.
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===== [2008-02-21 16:45:25] No.674 =====
==== Finishing the floats ====

{{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_floats.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the floats}}

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**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.
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===== [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}}

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**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.
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===== [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}}

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**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.
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===== [2008-02-19 15:31:42] No.671 =====
==== BMW 132 engines ====

{{:en:records:he115b_reform:bmw132.jpg?nolink&700|BMW 132 engines}}

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**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.
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===== [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}}

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**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.
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===== [2008-02-17 13:54:42] No.667 =====
==== Finishing the propellers ====

{{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_propellers.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the propellers}}

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**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**

The propellers and spinners were also painted and finished.
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===== [2008-02-17 13:53:32] No.666 =====
==== Finishing the canopies ====

{{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_canopies.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the canopies}}

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**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**

The canopies were finished.
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===== [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}}

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**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.
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===== 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 =====

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[[en:records:he115b_reform:start|← He-115B Reform Record]]  
｜ [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_04|← Original 04]]  
｜ **Original 05**
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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**
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