Hi Gents. This is going to be my next Build and should be fun.....Cheers mark

Looks like fun Mark!! Bring on the building!!

Hi Mark

I have (the basic version) of this one in my stash - can't wait to see what you do with it!

Mmmm...comes with full PE?

Thanks Gents and the Kit supplies most of the P/E. OK the Hull is now together and Hasegawa have a funny way of doing it but it works. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

That sure is a big box for a 1/700 kit Mark!

Certainly is Russell. But it does come Full Hull with P/E and it's own Wooden Display Plinth....Cheers Mark

OK her Pagoda Bridge area is now done. More to come soon.....Cheers Mark

OMG, that's just so tiny Mark! Don't know how you do it!

Don't worry Russell. Sometimes I wonder myself. OK the Hull is mainly done and the Stack plus the Pagoda Bridge are being Test-Fitted. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Mark,
Looking good - that photoetch around the funnel will really add some great depth of detail once she's painted up.

Are you going to build as a straight battleship or the BB/CV with that crazy flight deck aft? I've always loved the looks of those hermaphrodite monsters!

Cheers for the comments Tim. I an going to build her as the Hybrid. Just love the look of her that way.....Cheers mark

Looking great Mark! Clean building Sir!

Thanks for the comments Todd. The Flightdeck Area is now basically complete. More to come soon......Cheers mark

very nice work Mark

Indeed - very nice and clean work, and fast progress!!

That's a heart build Mark, following with interest!

Cheers

Jan

Thanks Jan and Russell. The Main Mast and A/A Platform is now complete. The P/E was a real PITA but I am glad it is done. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Mark,

Amazi,g work at such a small scale. I just don't know how you do it. Looking forward to seeing more.

Dave

Wow, I think I can imagine what you mean with PITA - thats some tiny PE stuff right there!! Well done!!

Cheers,

Jan

Thanks Jan and David much appreciated. OK the major Assemblies are now complete and awaiting some Paint. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

She's coming along beautifully, Mark. I just love the intricate detail on that crazy mainmast!

That's crazy tiny, good work Mark

Thanks Russell it certainly is a strain on the Eyes. OK the Hull is now Painted and oh what fun it was. More to come soon.....Cheers mark

Great stuff Mark,

Very interesting ship, how you manage those tiny components is beyond me, I wouldn't be able to see them.


Cheers

Si

Thanks Si and sometimes I wonder myself. Good Glasses and some stiff Drinks really help.....Cheers mark