Ahoy Kenny

Here are some update shots (finally) of the mighty IJN Isuzu all mocked up.

Paint is next










Regards


Sean

She's looking very good Sean. Keep up the great work.

Some hull, guns and water base work during our club expo




More updates soon
Skipper

Sweet little build there Skipper. Keep us posted.

I could have sworn I posted a completetion picture of my Yamato in this thread, but going back, I eralize i neglected to do so. As most have you (Hopefully) took some time to read my build article, you've already seen this shot. If not, here is my invitation to read my article.



My "official" post of my project completion

Once again Steve, awesome job.

Ahoy mates. How are we coming on our Leyte Gulf builds?

Sound off you guys.

USS Aulick is progressing well. Work recently completed on all the depth charge racks, k gun racks. Starting on scratch building aft triple 20mm platform and 40mm midship platforms. Gator's wonderful masks arrived in mail today, so painting has to commence soon!

Great Lim. Looking forward to seeing her in her warpaint.

~Gator

Ahoy Mates,

Here's my build, a 1/72 Revell PT 109...



Gary

Ahoy Kenny

My IJN Isuzu has been languishing whilst i have been working on my E-Boat.

I have now put the E-Boat to one side with a view of now painting the IJN Isuzu as a priority.

I have moved my airbrush into my modelling room from the garage which i hope will accelerate build up times.

What do I have to do unassemble the Isuzu, get the parts organized to spray and spray them. I generally have numerous sub assemblies but thats all ok. There will be some fiddly masking but thats also ok. I am intending to as an experiment to spray the deck instead of handpainting it.

An update to follow.

Cheers


Sean

Sound good Sean. Gary, awesome PT.

So, how about the rest of you guys?

I've got the 1/700 Maya hull and parts ready to paint...just have to find the time.

A IJN uniform question!!!

Hello, I'm building the IJN Mogami 1/700 scale for the Leyte Gulf Campaign. I have aslo bought the the photoetched pre-painted IJN figures from Eduard.

What occupation do they have, or more correct, where do the figures fit on the ship according to the color on the uniform? The colours on the uniform are:
* white (shirt + pants)
* white (shirt + pants) + blue waistband
* blue (shirt + pants)
* green (shirt + pants)
* white shirt + blue pants
* green shirt + blue pants

Can anybody help me?

Best regards/ Christer

Ahoy Christer,

I know that the white uniforms were officers. As for the rest, try here:
Link

~Gator

Thanks Gator!

/Christer

Hello again!

IJN had a summer and a winter uniform, according to the link Gator provided above.

The question is therefore: summer or winter uniform for the sailor during this Leyte Campaign?

/Christer

Hello, here is my entry: the IJN Mogami, to the Leyte Gulf Campain.

The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) launched the cruiser Mogami in 1935. During the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the ship was heavily damaged. The Mogami was rebuilt and then participated in the second half of the Pacific War as an Aircraft Carrying Cruiser. The ship was sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf , 25th October 1944. IJN Mogami was equipped with 20.3cm cannons mounted on 3 dual gun turrets, 10 triple 25mm anti-aircraft batteries, 4 dual 12.7mm anti-aircraft batteries, 4 triple tube 61cm torpedo launchers. The “new” heavy Aircraft Carrying Cruiser was able to carry 11 hydroplanes of the following types: Aichi E13A “Jake” and Mitsubishi F1M “Pete”.

1/700 Scale. Manufacturer and kit: TAMIYA: Mogami, PIT-ROAD: PE-123 kit for Mogami, EDUARD: IJN Figures, GMM: Railings, doors, and hatches.

hi Christer!!

Another excellent dio, full of action! Congratulations!
Could you send me some more photos for another feature? It sure deserves it
Cheers,
Skipper

Awesome job Christer!

Hello Skipper

I'm glad you liked the Mogami. I have sent a zip-file with some more photos to your e-mail address. I had som truble with the ordinary Submission that KitMaker provide.

regards
/Roy

Very nice Mogami!!

Thanks!

/Christer

Well done Christer

Great pictures.

By way of update as per another thread parts are ready for paint now.

I am hoping the initial coat will go on later this week.

Update to follow.

Cheers


Sean

Now hear this!

Ahoy mates! We are on the home stretch for Leyte Gulf Campaign. 25 days and counting.

So, where do you stand on your builds?

Sound off mates!
Gator