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// UENOSHING fs model museum 008
// FSX Mitsubishi F1M2 Zerokan_v1.24
// Japanese Observation Aircraft in 1940
// (Single-engine biplane seaplane)
// by UENOSHING Oct 6,2024_Japan
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Updated (Version 1.24)
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1: Fixed the gun sight in the virtual cockpit. The structure inside the viewfinder has been reconsidered.
2: Added landing lights to the electric switch board in the virtual cockpit.
This makes it easier to use the aviation lights.
3: Fixed the textures of various parts and added missing textures.
4: Added gun effect CFG points. (Gun effect file required) In this case, the "I" key activates the gun effect.
5: Adjusted the air temperature gauge and fixed the overall gauge configuration.
6: Fixed some materials

Thanks to Ian for all his advice.




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                install
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First, this update requires that you have version 1 of "FSX Mitsubishi F1M2 Zerokan" installed on FSX.
Unzip the downloaded "zue_f1m2_v1.24up.zip" file.
Copy the "SimObjects" folder from the unzipped "zue_f1m2_v1.24up" folder and drag it into the FSX folder to overwrite it.


 

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           更新履歴
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1:/ 2024.09.16 / FSX Mitsubishi F1M2 Zerokan_v1 
2:/ 2024.10.06 / FSX Mitsubishi F1M2 Zerokan_v1.24 
 

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               Overview
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This model is the Japanese Navy's Mitsubishi F1M2, also known as the Type Zero Observation Seaplane Model 11.
It was named Type Zero observation aircraft because it was officially adopted in the 2,600th year since the founding of Japan (1940).
By the way, the "Type Zero Observation Seaplane" is pronounced "Rei Siki Kansoku ki" in Japanese, so it was nicknamed "Zero Kan" or "Rei Kan."

Japan built more seaplanes than other countries.
This is probably because seaplanes, which do not require runways, were very convenient for Japan, which expanded its bases to the islands of Southeast Asia during WWII.
The Mitsubishi F1M2 was planned in 1935 as an observation aircraft (to observe the impact of cannon fire on battleships, etc.), 
but high maneuverability was also required to eliminate enemy fighter planes that would interfere with the execution of the mission.
At that time, the Type 95 seaplane reconnaissance aircraft (Nakajima E8N) was shooting down many enemy aircraft on the Chinese front, so the Navy seemed to have confidence in float-equipped biplanes.

Around 1935, strong fighter planes had not yet been developed in any country, so a biplane with floats might have been effective.
It was an aircraft that deliberately chose an outdated biplane to fly high in a short time and to obtain maneuverability, and pursued its advantages to the utmost.
Therefore, it was also called "the last biplane".
During the Pacific War, battleships disappeared and aircraft carriers became mainstream, so the F1M2 could no longer fulfill its original role as a Observation  aircraft.
As a result, it was used as a fighter plane, taking advantage of its high maneuverability, and has a track record of shooting down P-38 Lightnings, P-39 Aircobras, Curtiss P-40s, F4F Wildcats, and F6F Hellcats.
The F1M2 was not only used on battleships, but also on many seaplane carriers converted from cargo ships, and was also deployed to many land bases,
where it was used for convoy escort, anti-submarine patrol, reconnaissance, and sometimes bombing missions, 
as well as air defense for remote island bases, making it what we would now call a multi-role fighter.

A total of 944 Mitsubishi F1M2s were built.
I think it is no exaggeration to say that this plane was the "Type Zero Seaplane Fighter."



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           About this model
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This F1M2 model was built using Blender and FSDS v3.5.1.
After constructing the exterior using Blender, I extracted the FSX model from FSDSv3.5.1.
I only used Blender partially for the previous XFV-1 and XF10F.
Blender is a new 3D software, so it is naturally easy to use and allows you to thoroughly pursue the form, and FSDS is good at precision work.
I trust FSDS for parts division, texture mapping, animation settings, etc.
It is an old 3D software, so it is troublesome, but I like it very much.

I happened to find an old Japanese magazine "MARU MECHANIC  / The Last Biplane  / Type Zero Observation plane" on the Internet.
The cover of this magazine had an illustration of an F1M2 with its wings folded, which was very cool, so I was fascinated by the F1M2.
My FS model beliefs are "prototypes" and "never built aircraft", but I really wanted to build an F1M2.

The other reason is that when I was a child, I saw a photo of an airplane in my father's old album, and that was an F1M2.
During the war, my father volunteered for the "YOKAREN" (Naval Aviator Preparatory Course Trainee) in 1944.
However, the war ended while he was still a trainee, and the Japanese military organization was dissolved.
My father kept a photo of an F1M2 in an album as a memento of his time in the navy.
When I was a child, my father told me that he was going to train as a pilot in this Type 93 Akatonbo trainer.
However, it was only when I became an adult that I found out that the plane in the album was actually a Mitsubishi F1M2.
My father always misunderstood and insisted that it was a Type 93 Akatonbo trainer...

When I looked up the gray F1M2 in the photo, I found out that it was one used on the Sagara Maru seaplane carrier (UVI).
I just had to make this.
I also made one in dark green that was used on the Musashi battleship.
And since I like planes with metallic skin, I decided to make an F1M2 with metallic skin.

My father passed away a few years ago, but I would like to dedicate this "Mitsubishi F1M2 Zero Observation Seaplane" to him.
Please enjoy flying it like the Type 93 Akatonbo trainer in heaven.
I also dedicate this F1M2 to Kazunori Ito, a master of FS models and a fellow Japanese.
He also built the Mitsubishi F1M2 in the past, and his models influenced me a lot.

: This package contains two types of F1M2.

1: Early model/The cockpit windshield has three glass panels.

2: Late model/The cockpit windshield has six glass panels, and there is an air intake at the front of the top of the engine cowling.

: The texture of the "sagaeamaru_UVI" No. 5 aircraft was painted based on my imagination from a photo in my father's album. (It is unknown whether the No. 5 aircraft belonging to UVI actually existed.)

: The texture of the "musashi_213" No. 2 aircraft is imaginary. (It is unknown whether the No. 2 aircraft actually existed.)

: The "METAL" texture is my original paint. I like airplanes with a metallic texture.
I will definitely paint the "last biplane" made of duralumin metallic!

Also, the "Lockheed_Vega" gauge folder described in the PANEL.cfg[Window02] section of this F1M2 is not included in this model package.
If "Lockheed_Vega" is already in the "Gauge" folder of FSX, there is no problem, but if it is not, you will need the "Lockheed_Vega" gauge folder.
It's okay if you don't have it, but if you need it, please look for it on another site.
You will see the fun of FS customization!




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                flight
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1: Set the fuel to the required amount. Maximum tank capacity is 623 liters.
2: Check the fuel cocks (upper/center main tank, left side/left tank, right side/right tank)
3: Check the fuel control switch_upward. (downward closed)
4: Master battery_ON.
5: Alternator switch_ON.
6: Avionics switch_ON.
7: Mixture lever 100 percent !!!
8: Propeller pitch lever 100 percent !!!
7: Engine start switch ON.

!!!!!!!!!! Please raise the gear lever before taking off (so the trolley is out of sight) or you won't be able to take off! !!!!!!!!!!

: Maximum speed, about 370km/h.
: Climb to 5000m in about 9 minutes.
: Climb limit about 9000m.
: Flight distance when full tank is about 1070KM (altitude 4000m 110 knots)
: Takeoff and landing speed about 60 knots.

This aircraft cannot take off when the dolly is in sight.
Take off from the sea, lake, or river.
Drive the dolly to the water's edge.
Also, do not lower the gear lever while flying, or you will crash.

Have fun!



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     Special switch for F1M2 Zerokan
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1: Gear lever = dolly
2: Battery switch = battery, pilot on board



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         Reference materials
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In constructing the "FSX Mitsubishi F1M2 Zerokan", we referred to the following materials:

「MARU MECHANIC 1980 No.20  Type Zero Observation Plane 」Ushioshobo Co.,Ltd
「NAVY TYPE ZERO OBSERVATION SEAPLANE No.136」BUNRINDO Co.,Ltd



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            Specifications
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Mitsubishi FiM2 / Type Zero Observation Seaplane Model 11

Length             :9.5 m
Height             :14.0 m
Width              :11.0 m
Wing area          :29.54 m²
Full load weight   :2,550 kg
Weight             :1928.5 kg
Maximum takeoff    :2830 kg
Payload            :621.5 kg
Engine             :Mitsubishi air-cooled radial 14-cylinder "Zuisei 13"
Displacement       :28.02 L
Turbocharger       :Centrifugal turbocharger, 1 stage, 1 speed
Horsepower         :800 HP (2,450 RPM) at takeoff
Horsepower         :875 HP (2,540 RPM)
Maximum speed      :370 km
Range              :1,070 km (with full fuel)
Operating altitude :9,440 m
Climb rate         :5,000 m / 9 min or 9 min 36 sec
Takeoff speed      :57.5 knots
Landing speed      :59.5 knots
Fuel capacity      :623 liters (165 gal) total
                    Center main  /  358 liters (95 gal)
                    Center lower /  130 liters (34 gal)
                    Left side    / 67.5 liters (18 gal)
                    Right side   / 67.5 liters (18 gal)


Armament: 
/ Type 97 7mm 7mm fixed machine gun (nose x 2)
/ Type 92 7mm 7mm rotating machine gun (rear rotating x 1) 
/ 30kg or 60kg bombs x 2



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(Revised on 2023.07)



////////// DISCLAIMER //////////

1: My flight simulation models are created for my personal enjoyment.
2: This is for FSX ACCELERATION, so I haven't tested it to work other than FSX ACCELERATION. 
3: I haven't had any problems with my computer using this package.
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(Revised on 2023.07)

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