Shame about the slight fit issue. Nothing you can't sort though. I like the idea of plastic pedestals being supplied. I've seen brass ones in use. The advantage of metal pedestals is their weight. Makes the model more stable.
Ironclad IJN NACHI 1943
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Right bit more progress
Started on parts of the superstructure
Seams to fix
Added the front of the bow where the chrsythanum ( spelt wrong?) Was located. Not a good fit so filler drying
Finally sorted out of section of the nasty seam on the bridge
Before
After
Bit of overspray to tidy up so on the rest on both sides
Bob
Started on parts of the superstructure
Seams to fix
Added the front of the bow where the chrsythanum ( spelt wrong?) Was located. Not a good fit so filler drying
Finally sorted out of section of the nasty seam on the bridge
Before
After
Bit of overspray to tidy up so on the rest on both sides
Bob
Getting rid of that seam was definitely worth the effort.
Agree. Also choosing to repair the seams in section. Very cunning.
Thanks Jim, 5 more sections to do!
Trying to avoid destroying the moulded handrails, honest
coming along nicely. Good job on that seam.
I too would paint the decks first. the hull and Super-structures then all the fiddly (really) bits.
I too would paint the decks first. the hull and Super-structures then all the fiddly (really) bits.
AN So would i bob matey youre on the correct course all head flank speed
chrisb
chrisb
Thanks Ian, planning to put the decks before fitting to the hull.
Cheers Chris
Actually enjoying this, so far so good
More progress on sub assemblies
This is the rear superstructure, the fit is not the best and you can see a gap around the edge. Now should I leave or fill??
Built two of the secondary battery
Some other sub assemblies
Getting through the plastic lol
Bob
This is the rear superstructure, the fit is not the best and you can see a gap around the edge. Now should I leave or fill??
Built two of the secondary battery
Some other sub assemblies
Getting through the plastic lol
Bob
WELL Bob matey that tiny crack on the left ? fill it well youre doin well my freind but this is just me i think i would have painted the decks before i built it as it would be a lot easyier but you carry on as for me its a treat to see you buildin sir an love your
chrisb
Now Chris I have planned ahead for once! There's only two colours, dark grey ( using Tamiya Kure Lacquer) and linoleum ( again Tamiya) so all the superstructures are grey, inc the decks on the superstructure!
Coming on nicely Bob. Lots of little structures to build.
The gap on the left. I'd fill with a sliver of styrene, trim back neatly, a smear of filler if needed. Should work as you can sand easily as there is no detail to loose. The gap between the deck and the wall is harder because of the detail on the deck gets in the way. I'd probably leave that but you could mask the deck and use an acrylic filler so clean up could be done with a damp Q-tip.
The gap on the left. I'd fill with a sliver of styrene, trim back neatly, a smear of filler if needed. Should work as you can sand easily as there is no detail to loose. The gap between the deck and the wall is harder because of the detail on the deck gets in the way. I'd probably leave that but you could mask the deck and use an acrylic filler so clean up could be done with a damp Q-tip.
Nice build Bob, still not built a ship since I was a kid but keep getting tempted
oh go on mick as after my hornet build i may go back into building r/c ships as ive seen a ship that i would like to build if i can get the plans an blew up to 1/72 scale to match my HMS NORFOLK an HMS TIGER so go on Mick be darein
chrisb
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That was not a seam, it was a canyon... and what a great job you did getting rid of it.
Took me back to the early Airfix and Frog kits along with Merit where you had to fill in the canyon running down the spine....
Took me back to the early Airfix and Frog kits along with Merit where you had to fill in the canyon running down the spine....
Evening Jim, was thinking of using Deluxe materials filler, tend to use this. As you say easy to wipe off excess with Q tip. Yes, lots of minor parts. The plan is to prime almost everything together. So avoiding my usual mistake of forgetting stuff to do!!
Give it a go! Glad I did but be prepared lol. So different to armour, very different indeed!!
Must find a better way, fill, sand, prime, repeat. Then fill some more, sand, prime etc, etc lol
Finished the 5" secondary battery and both catapults
Considering the catapults are plastic, in my opinion I'm impressed so there lol
Bob
Considering the catapults are plastic, in my opinion I'm impressed so there lol
Bob
HI Bob matey glad to see you postin your build an yes them 5 inch guns look the bussiness am well done building them catapults looks a bit fiddley but you have mastered them well my freind an whats a Q TIP ?
CHRISB
CHRISB
For Q tip read cotton bud! No poking in the ear!!!!
Those catapults do look good. All credit to Aoshima. These sort of things are hard to get to look ok, to look in scale.
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