I have come across these 1/200 scale kits on eBay of Japanese floatplanes from China. Does anyone have experience of buying one or know anything more about them, please?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353455955...Cclp%3A2047675
1/200 scale Floatplane kits from China on eBay
I have come across these 1/200 scale kits on eBay of Japanese floatplanes from China. Does anyone have experience of buying one or know anything more about them, please?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353455955...Cclp%3A2047675
Not seen those before but they look rather good. Nice spot David.
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Oh, they look good.
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Monoplane: Aichi E13A 'Jake' Navy Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane
Note: not identified as 'Type 3'? Similar silhouette.
Biplane: Nakajima E8N1 Type 95
Anyone able to confirm the planes?
Monoplane alternates:
Aichi E16A “Zuiun” (Paul) Note: not identified as 'Type 3'? Similar silhouette.
Yokosuka E14Y (Glen) Silhouette not similar.
Last edited by OldGuy59; 10-28-2021 at 10:00.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Card for the monoplane here:
Link: Aichi E13A Jake
Last edited by OldGuy59; 11-02-2021 at 14:37.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
The Type number came from the last two digits of the year in the Japanese calendar. Type 95 was from the year 2595, roughly 1935. Type 03 would be from the year 2603 roughly 1943, so the Aichi E16A Zuiun seems the more likely candidate as the model. Aircraft from the year 2600 (1940) were designated Type 0 rather than 00 or100, which is why so many were designated Type 0.
For some reason I cannot access the Aichi E13A card.Originally Posted by OldGuy59
Try again?
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Nice find David. I've ordered a pair. Hope they are as nice as they look in the photo.
Last edited by Teaticket; 11-19-2021 at 12:23.
This is the message I receive when I try to look at the Aichi E13A card.
Please report what you think of the models when they arrive, Peter. I think we would all like to know.
I can't get it either Dave.
As an administrator this is rather a put down for me.
Rob.
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I'm seeing it just fine.
I'm using Google Chrome.
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Will do.
I'm seeing the Aichi E13A card just fine.
I get the same as Naharaht using Chrome.
Hmmm...
Seriously weird. The link is to a post on this thread: Aichi E13A 'Jake'
It should lead you to this card:
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Link worked for me using Android.
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Got my float planes today. They look great. A little sag to the wings but I'm expecting a dip into some hot water will straighten them out. Canopy detail is excellent but there are no panel lines. Unfortunately there are no instructions on how to use the brass etched bits. I'll inquire.
Thank you for the feedback, Peter. Was there anything to confirm the identity of the planes, please?
The planes are a Nakajima E8N - Type 95 and Yokosuka E14Y - Type 0
You can find them at www.timosmodelworld.com. This was on a small note included. I assume this is the seller.
Looks like I am wrong here with the plane identifications. That's what I get for looking up the Type #s! More like the Pete and Jake.
Last edited by Teaticket; 11-19-2021 at 13:24.
Nothing online for decent E8N drawings. All are low rez, pixelated, or both. Darn.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
Is this one any use? It is from http://www.aviastar.org/air/japan/nakajima_e8n.php
The wing profile doesn't match the model. I'm not familiar with this plane so don't know if the top down is incorrect or it a different plane. The engine cowling is quite different. Maybe a different version?
Ok, I think the biplane is a Mitsubishi F1M Pete. It looks just like the AIM Pete I have. The wing chord is much wider though but everything else looks like the Pete.
The scaling is a little off for this Pete. Compared to the AIM, fuselage has the same dimensions but the float is longer and the wings are wider. AIM measures to scale.
The Jake length and wingspan are correct to scale.
Last edited by Teaticket; 11-19-2021 at 13:22.
Sorry. Not really. Very low rez, and pixelated.
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
In my opinion the AIM versions are much better. Here in the US AIM they cost less too so a better buy.
I might be able to give this drawing a try:
PS: Paint scheme? Unit and pilot?
Mike
"Flying is learning to throw yourself at the ground and miss" Douglas Adams
"Wings of Glory won't skin your elbows and knees while practicing." OldGuy59
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