I started this Kit a while ago and have gooten back into it so here we go with the progress.

This is what I am working with.....











All Under Flightdeck Girder Work has been done and undercoated. The Pen gives you a idea of the scale.........

You are off to a great start on an ambitious project here Mark. This will be interesting to follow.
Cheers,
Julian

Amazing, the etch set is allmost bigger than the original kit

Impressive work so far.

Cheers/Jan

Do yourself a favor and get the new Fujimi kit of the Akagi to work with.That Lion Roar set is beautifull ,but the new Akagi from Fujimi will make it look twice as good.

Very fine work Mark,

Shall follow this with much interest.

Si

fantastic detailing,couldn't even think about that size PE,looking foward to seeing the outcome

Thanks for the comments Gents. I like the fun of trying to bring old Kits to life Kostas. Call me mad but I enjoy the challenge.....Cheers mark

Got 4 Akagi hulls in various stages of progress

Will soon add another one (fujimi) - on initial comparison it appears the aft portion of the PE deck is a bit 'short' in comparsion to the fujimi kit.

Agreed PC. The fit is not the best but that is half the fun. The Flightdeck is now added and the Hull is Basecoated. The fun part was adding all the individual bracing to the FD underside where it meets the Hull. That tedious task is now done. More Pics to come shortly.....Cheers Mark

Nice progress, a steady hand and a lot of patience I guess

Seeing its a waterline kit - are you going to keep on that base or is that just for handling?

Cheers/Jan

HJi Jan. The base it is sitting on is my temporary Work Stand. It saves on handling the Model whilst being built. When closer to being finished, I will transher the Akagi to her permanent Base.....Cheers Mark

OK call me mad. After having a break from her while doing the Takao, I am back into working on this one. I must be insane.........

I wondered where this one had gone. Nice to see you back at work on her.
Julian

Thanks Julien. Am back into her with earnest. Will have some Pics up soon.....CHeers Mark

OK the basic Hull is now done along with weathering. The Pen in the Pic gives you an idea of size. The fun starts now with the detailing. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark

looking very sexy Mark, nice build coming on here. The deck is still extremely clean though
Cheers,
Julian

Yes, I am afraid you are quite insane... but strictly in a good way

I am curious how you handle PE this small and delicate? I'm having trouble cutting them off of the sprues without damage, let alone folding or gluing them.

Hi Jeremy. When cutting P/E, I use a pair of P/E Cutters from Xuron. If I cannot use them because of Size, I cut the P/E with a sharp Blade on a Glazed Floor Tile. My P/E is bent to shape using the magical Hold and Fold.and attach them with good old CA Glue.

Do you use the 9180ET model?

I think that is the one I use Jeremy.

Ok now to start on the Flightdeck. I sprayed the Deck Markings with the supplied Masks and now will start on the weathering. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Ok, I actually just ordered the 440 from Stevens. Not sure if it's their own catalog number or not. If I don't like it I'll go ahead and find an alternate source and get the pro cutters.

That flight deck looks beautiful!

Thanks for the comments Jeremy. OK Hull and Flight Deck have now been weathered and now onto the next Stage. I added Dots of Black Oil Paint to landing ares and dragged them back with a dry brush. This was done to simulate the Tyre Rubber left behind from lots of Landings. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark

Really making good progress,great build

Thanks for the comments Anthony. Not much of an update but I have added the P/E AA Galleries along with the Stack. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark