Hi Shipmates
I finally had a good chance to review the package kindly sent by MIke.
I reckon MIke has got to be one of the real good guys of this forum as the English say "a true gentleman". Here in New Zealand we say a "top guy". Mikes generosity and kindness is without equal in my view.
I have the Fujimi IJN Isuzu 1/700 to build plus as a bonus the Hasegawa IJN Asashio 1/700 as well.
I am really looking forward to building both.
Regards
Sean
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Fordboy
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Posted: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 07:16 PM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 07:44 PM UTC
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I reckon MIke has got to be one of the real good guys of this forum as the English say "a true gentleman".
I’ll have to second that. While I didn’t receive anything from him for this campaign (Of course he did offer to send me one to go along with the kit I plan on building. I just have to much lined up right now to fit more in.) I have received items from him in the past on 2 occasions.
He’s a great man and I highly encourage anyone interested to take him up on the above offer.
Thanks again Mike for all you’ve done.
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Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 11:08 PM UTC
Just got my model order today and here the kit.
Sadly she’ll be going into the closet until Christmas so I won’t be able to get any other pictures until then.
Can hardly wait to get started on this one. (Being one of my favorite ships and all.)
Sadly she’ll be going into the closet until Christmas so I won’t be able to get any other pictures until then.
Can hardly wait to get started on this one. (Being one of my favorite ships and all.)
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Posted: Friday, November 17, 2006 - 02:32 AM UTC
Patience, my good man. You'll get your chance to build the target ship...I mean aircraft carrier. :-)
Can't wait to see her!
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Can't wait to see her!
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Fordboy
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Posted: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 04:24 PM UTC
Gidday Shipmates
Brief update on the Fujimi IJN Isuzu 1/700 - started work on the hull pieces, cleaning up etc.
Boy I forgot how small 1/700 is.
Regards
Sean
Brief update on the Fujimi IJN Isuzu 1/700 - started work on the hull pieces, cleaning up etc.
Boy I forgot how small 1/700 is.
Regards
Sean
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#027
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Posted: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 10:00 PM UTC
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Boy I forgot how small 1/700 is.
:-) :-) It sure is! Looking forward to seeing her. Btw, isn't the Isuzu a destroyer?
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Fordboy
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Posted: Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 04:38 PM UTC
Gidday Kenny
Worked away on it again yesterday man its hard cleaning up those 1/700 anti aircraft guns.
Sorry I aint no expert on the IJN (or any Navy) in fact but I have seen it described as a "Nagara class light cruiser" not sure if this equats to a destroyer.
Regards
Sean
Worked away on it again yesterday man its hard cleaning up those 1/700 anti aircraft guns.
Sorry I aint no expert on the IJN (or any Navy) in fact but I have seen it described as a "Nagara class light cruiser" not sure if this equats to a destroyer.
Regards
Sean
4thLAV_Bn
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Posted: Friday, November 24, 2006 - 01:08 AM UTC
Hi guys! Sorry no updates for a few weeks, but med school is Hell on free time... I've been slowly working on the hull, which is taking shape nicely. Had a few setbacks like any scratch build hull, but she's really starting to look like a ship! I've started to put the heavy fibreglass down, using West System epoxy (so she won't go mushy during extended sailing). I have accquired the drive motors, and pump(which will likely discharge underwater so as not to spoil the effect). I have farmed out the task of casting my main turrets from blanks to a friend with more free time.
The props, ah, the props... I'm using 1/8" driveshafts with real stuffing tubes, they have grease fittings and everything! The props are 1.25" 4-blade brass props which saw previous sea service on my HMS Invincible which is currently assigned to the "top of my bookcase" picket duty. The ESC will allow me to vary the prop speed for dignified sailing
Anyhow, not getting heavily into details until I get the hull and deck together. So that's my update
Have a great weekend!
Clark
The props, ah, the props... I'm using 1/8" driveshafts with real stuffing tubes, they have grease fittings and everything! The props are 1.25" 4-blade brass props which saw previous sea service on my HMS Invincible which is currently assigned to the "top of my bookcase" picket duty. The ESC will allow me to vary the prop speed for dignified sailing
Anyhow, not getting heavily into details until I get the hull and deck together. So that's my update
Have a great weekend!Clark
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Posted: Friday, November 24, 2006 - 04:23 AM UTC
Hey Clark, sounds like you've been busy. How about some photos?
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Posted: Friday, November 24, 2006 - 04:30 AM UTC
Ahoy mates! I've been working on the radio set for the LCC. I'm using Verlinden's radio set.
The headset is scratchbuilt using 26 gauge wire, styrene rod and masking tape.
Here's the back side. The wiring is done with 30 gauge computer wire and mouse wire stripped and twisted.
Too bad you won't see it after the armored cabin is installed.
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The headset is scratchbuilt using 26 gauge wire, styrene rod and masking tape.
Here's the back side. The wiring is done with 30 gauge computer wire and mouse wire stripped and twisted.
Too bad you won't see it after the armored cabin is installed.
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the_rider
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Posted: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 10:44 PM UTC
Hi guys,
I just received the Yamashiro that Blade48mrd kindly send to me. Since it's my first ship, I was expecting a color notice or something like that but nada ... So my first question is what paint should I use ?? Since the picture are in black and gray, I don't know what color to use were. Hope someone can help me.
Thanks
I just received the Yamashiro that Blade48mrd kindly send to me. Since it's my first ship, I was expecting a color notice or something like that but nada ... So my first question is what paint should I use ?? Since the picture are in black and gray, I don't know what color to use were. Hope someone can help me.
Thanks
redneck
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Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 04:57 AM UTC
Does this help any
http://battleship-pictures.xrea.jp/photograph/senkan/yamashiro1.jpg
http://battleship-pictures.xrea.jp/photograph/senkan/yamashiro1.jpg
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Posted: Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 05:45 AM UTC
Ahoy Alex!
The Yamashiro was painted Yokosuka gray. What this means is that is the color gray the Yokosuka shipyard was using. To a color sample, visit this site.
Shipcamouflage.com
Snyder and Short also carry WEM color coat paint, which is an exact match to that color. That is also available at Ship Camouflage
I hope this helps.
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The Yamashiro was painted Yokosuka gray. What this means is that is the color gray the Yokosuka shipyard was using. To a color sample, visit this site.
Shipcamouflage.com
Snyder and Short also carry WEM color coat paint, which is an exact match to that color. That is also available at Ship Camouflage
I hope this helps.
Gator
the_rider
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Posted: Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 04:51 AM UTC
Thank Gator,
Do you know if tamiya have a color similar to the yokosuka gray ? I would like to order from the site but I don't have a credit card so I can't order stuff from internet.
Thanks
Do you know if tamiya have a color similar to the yokosuka gray ? I would like to order from the site but I don't have a credit card so I can't order stuff from internet.
Thanks
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Posted: Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 05:05 AM UTC
I don't know. You may have to mix it with Tamiya colors.
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Littorio
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Posted: Friday, December 08, 2006 - 09:02 PM UTC
HMS Ariadne update,
Sorry no photos at the moment - got problems with the memory card
Superstructure glued on, first coat of paint applied 4" main armament fitted and twin 40mm fitted (sourced from spares).
Ships boats and 6 x twin powered 20mm's ordered awaiting delivery.
Ciao
Luciano
Sorry no photos at the moment - got problems with the memory card
Superstructure glued on, first coat of paint applied 4" main armament fitted and twin 40mm fitted (sourced from spares).
Ships boats and 6 x twin powered 20mm's ordered awaiting delivery.
Ciao
Luciano
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Posted: Friday, December 08, 2006 - 11:26 PM UTC
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HMS Ariadne update,
Sorry no photos at the moment - got problems with the memory card
Superstructure glued on, first coat of paint applied 4" main armament fitted and twin 40mm fitted (sourced from spares).
Ships boats and 6 x twin powered 20mm's ordered awaiting delivery.
Ciao
Luciano
Sounds like your on your way. Electronic gadgets are a fickle mistress. Get us some photos when you can mate.
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Littorio
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Posted: Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 12:32 PM UTC
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Quoted TextHMS Ariadne update,
Sorry no photos at the moment - got problems with the memory card
Superstructure glued on, first coat of paint applied 4" main armament fitted and twin 40mm fitted (sourced from spares).
Ships boats and 6 x twin powered 20mm's ordered awaiting delivery.
Ciao
Luciano
Sounds like your on your way. Electronic gadgets are a fickle mistress. Get us some photos when you can mate.
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Well decided to buy a new PC all singing and dancing.
Good news can now read the memory card
bad news can not work out how to connect it to the internet (SShhhh!! using work pc)
As soon as I work it out photos will be posted.
Ciao
Luciano
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#027
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Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 11:59 PM UTC
Ahoy mates! So, how are the builds going? I've got the base colors on the exterior of the LCC and the wood base done. I'll get some photos uploaded tonight. All that's left to do is boat numbers and Knox diamond on the bow and weathering.
later...Gator
later...Gator
MartinJQuinn
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Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 01:39 AM UTC
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Thank Gator,
Do you know if tamiya have a color similar to the yokosuka gray ? I would like to order from the site but I don't have a credit card so I can't order stuff from internet.
Thanks
I'd suggest Tamiya's German Grey, lightened a little.
MartinJQuinn
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Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 01:47 AM UTC
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Hey guys. Slow but sure work on the USS Heermann from Taffy 3. Frustrating at times, had to break open the kit I was going to use for the USS Kidd to replace some parts I fouled up 'cause of the injured fingers.
I started the Trumpy Sullivans too - gonna build her as a late war USS Gatling, which my Uncle served on. When she is done, I'm going to give the model to him. I've used tons of putty so far - seams everywhere!!
Just an FYI - it looks like you are building her with the 2 quad 40mm guns in place of the forward torpedo tube. Heermann never had the late war emergency AA upgrade, so she didn't have the quad 40mm amidships. She kept her two sets of torpedo tubes til the end of the war.
I signed up for this campaign, but with a six month old at home and some other projects in the works, I won't be able to get moving on something until next year. Heck - I still have to finish Amagi for the flattops campaign!!
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#027
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Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 02:13 AM UTC
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Just an FYI - it looks like you are building her with the 2 quad 40mm guns in place of the forward torpedo tube. Heermann never had the late war emergency AA upgrade, so she didn't have the quad 40mm amidships. She kept her two sets of torpedo tubes til the end of the war.
Thanks for the heads up Martin. I've got too many Leyte projects as it is. I may just go back to my original plan and build the Kidd as she looks today. Anyhoo, I've still got the 1/700 Hornet to do (Essex class) and the Kongo.
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Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 08:50 AM UTC
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Quoted TextJust an FYI - it looks like you are building her with the 2 quad 40mm guns in place of the forward torpedo tube. Heermann never had the late war emergency AA upgrade, so she didn't have the quad 40mm amidships. She kept her two sets of torpedo tubes til the end of the war.
Thanks for the heads up Martin. I've got too many Leyte projects as it is. I may just go back to my original plan and build the Kidd as she looks today. Anyhoo, I've still got the 1/700 Hornet to do (Essex class) and the Kongo.
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You certainly seem up to your eyeballs in builds!! And, BTW, they are all coming out nicely...I especially like the landing craft. Good stuff...please keep the pictures coming.
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#027
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Posted: Friday, December 15, 2006 - 01:22 AM UTC
As promised, here are the latest photos of the LCC.
Now comes time for a little weathering and I need to finish the life rings.
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Now comes time for a little weathering and I need to finish the life rings.
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Littorio
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Posted: Friday, December 15, 2006 - 03:37 AM UTC
Ok an update photo, lots more still to be done only the base coat applied.
And yes the background is a set of plans for HMS Ariadne.
Oppps! the item infront of the bridge should not be there, thats the gun director that I placed on the ship so I wouldn't lose it.
Ciao
Luciano
And yes the background is a set of plans for HMS Ariadne.
Oppps! the item infront of the bridge should not be there, thats the gun director that I placed on the ship so I wouldn't lose it.
Ciao
Luciano
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