A very nice and goodlooking build, looking farward seeing it on the base.

Cheers/Jan

Wow, Kenny, she's looking great!

Hi Kenny,

You're doing a heck of a job on that bad boy, or should I say girl, since this is the "Forgotten Sisters" build?

Looking forward to seeing it populated and on the water.

Thank you guys. I put a wash on the deck and gave her a coat of flat clear tonight. I also got my figures in today and I have put a coat of flat white on them. Should I keep the uniforms white or make them tan? It's hard to tell from the late war photos.



Kenny

I would say tan - besides I don´t think white will look convincing in that scale.

Second from left looks to have white pants.

Cheers/Jan

Hi Kenny

You can make it just like in the photo:
The first guy standing on the right side is wearing white
The second from the left (standing) is wearing mixed (trousers white, jacket tan)

You can play a little with these mixes and all tan and all white to give some color and attention to details or action zones


Rui

Starting work on the figures.

Hi Guys,

Gator, she's looking super!

This thread answers my question: should I review the Tamiya 1/350 I-400 sub?

Hi Fred!
Long time no see
Yes you should! More points of view are always welcome!


Rui

Here's another update. Taking Rui's advice, I put a wash on the deck. I'm using a new product by Games Workshop. It's a line of washes from their Citadel paint line. You brush it on and let it dry. I comes in several colors.

The entire model has been done in the black wash.




Here are the figures ready for the sepia colored wash.



I know that there are some fine wash products out there, but I just can't get those to work for me.
Kenny

Hi Kenny

Looking good! And the figurines too - you have BIG PENCILS AT HOME
As for the better materials, we use what we like and feel comfortable with (at least I do!)

I know you're on a schedule for it, but we expect (at least) a MOD on your I-Monster
Keep up


Rui

Crew reporting for duty!




Kenny

Looks much better populated - good work!

Cheers/Jan

Hi Kenny!

Looks really busy!
Can't wait to see it finished!
Keep up - you're almost there


Rui

Thanks guys. I'm trying to get her wrapped up today. I've got the aircraft and some modest rigging to do.

Kenny

Hey guys. I got her done. I'll take more when I get a chance.








Kenny

beautiful work Kenny! love the base works, and the placement of the floatplane on its own...
the deck, figures, hull paint job are fantastic... yes, more pics, this one will end up in my files, at least 3 ideas I will borrow for future builds (did I meanioned I loved the floatplane + base?) . cheers!

Wow Kenny,

Can't wait to see some more pictures when you get some time, she surely came out nice.

The IJN colors on the second plane on the base is an excellent touch.

I'll take some time to take photos tomorrow. We just got in from the Lafayette contest. Business was decent. The I-401 took 3rd to two German midget subs. It also took the Best Japanese Theme award.




Kenny

Good work, congratulations!

Cheers/Jan

BZ, my friend!
I will expect a nice batch of images in my mailbox soon for an "On Display", bro...
Cheers,
~G

Congratulations Kenny!
I have to second Mark on the request and also add another: any photos of the event?


Rui

No photos on the event Rui. I was at my vendors table all day. Mark, I'll get you a batch of photos as soon as I get my replacement stars and bars. My home made ones were kinda on the weak side. I just ordered a set of 1/350 Trumpeter Corsairs with the stars and bars from Squadron.

Kenny

Certainly is a spiffy looking award.
Congratulations.

Well done Kenny,

Congratulations on the awards, well deserved!

Frank