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He-115B Reform Record — Original 03

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:

Source Information

  • Original format: forum post archive
  • Preserved order: reverse chronological order
  • Date range of entries on this page: 2007-12-02 to 2008-01-28
  • Entry numbers included here: No.644 to No.652, together with an undated opening entry preserved according to the structure of the source material
  • Original post text: Kazu Fukuda
  • English translation and page organization: Japanese Solid Model Archive

Original Record Navigation

He-115B Reform Record ｜ Original 01 ｜ Original 02 ｜ Original 03 ｜ Original 04 ｜ Original 05

Previous: Original 02 — Nose reconstruction, formers, and canopy work ｜ Next: Original 04 — Markings, painting, and final preparation

[Undated opening entry preserved in the source order]

Templates for national markings and unit code

Templates for national markings and unit code

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

These are templates for the national markings and unit code.
Business card paper is used for this purpose.

[2008-01-22 10:49:55] No.652

Trial fitting the wheels to the float trolley

Trial fitting the wheels to the float trolley

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The wheel hubs were temporarily fitted into the main wheel tires and set temporarily on the trolley frame.
The wheel hub was also temporarily fitted into the tail wheel tire and set temporarily on the support strut.
After this, the parts will be disassembled, painted separately, and then assembled permanently.

[2008-01-22 10:38:43] No.651

Wheels

Wheels

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The tires and wheel hubs were shaped using files and sandpaper.
The parts on the left are the main wheel hubs, and the part in the center is the main wheel tire.
The parts on the right are the tail wheel tire and hub.

[2008-01-20 17:03:43] No.650

Material blocks for the float trolley tires

Material blocks for the float trolley tires

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The block on the left is the material block for the wheel hubs, and the block on the right is the material block for the tires. The material is synthetic wood.
The wheel hubs are made by shaping this square block into a round rod and then cutting it to the required thickness.
For the tires, the block is cut into four pieces, shaped into discs, and a hole for fitting the wheel hub is opened in the center with a round chisel. The parts are then finished with files and sandpaper so that the hubs fit properly.

[2008-01-20 16:47:42] No.649

Float trolley frame

Float trolley frame

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The trolley for supporting the floats was assembled by soldering brass rods.
Wooden pads are fitted where the bottoms of the floats rest, and four wheels are attached on both sides.
When the actual aircraft was hauled ashore, the floats seem to have been placed on a trolley like this, with removable tail wheels attached to the rear of the floats for handling the aircraft on land.

[2008-01-19 09:42:26] No.648

Engraving the panel lines

Engraving the panel lines

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

After the surfacer coat had dried, I engraved the panel lines. First, the positions of the skin joints were sketched in pencil.
Then the panel lines were engraved with a scriber, and finally carefully traced once more with a design knife. This produces clean, sharp engraved lines.

[2007-12-31 19:03:27] No.647

Surfacer coating on the main body

Surfacer coating on the main body

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The main body was also coated with surfacer.

[2007-12-26 12:35:40] No.646

Surfacer coating on the floats

Surfacer coating on the floats

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The floats and struts were coated with surfacer.
The part visible on the far side shows the state after wet-sanding and engraving the panel lines.

[2007-12-06 17:49:59] No.645

Joining the nose section

Joining the nose section

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The newly made nose section was completed, so it was joined to the main body.
Polyester putty has been applied to the gaps and is currently drying. Even with polyester putty, sufficient drying time is necessary; otherwise, shrinkage may appear after painting.

[2007-12-02 11:29:46] No.644

Attaching the rotating gun position canopy

Attaching the rotating gun position canopy

Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation

The canopy for the rotating gun position at the nose tip was attached. The MG 15 barrel is removable, so it has been taken off here.
With this, the newly made nose section is complete, and it will now be joined to the main body.

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:

← He-115B Reform Record ｜ ← Original 02 ｜ Original 03 ｜ Original 04 →

Original Record Pages: 01 ｜ 02 ｜ 03 ｜ 04 ｜ 05

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