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Post by 41chevy on Jul 17, 2023 13:43:19 GMT -5
I started the hull about a year ago and finally have the weathering the way I want. Since the ship sat for a while I wanted a slight green algae color at the water line. Finally got the look I had in my minds eye.
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Post by stikpusher on Jul 17, 2023 14:15:34 GMT -5
Yeah, you're creating a nice aged appearance. Not neglected, but certainly not a well maintained ship shape look. I love the Pago superstructures of the IJN capital ships and can't wait to see where this goes!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 18, 2023 5:09:52 GMT -5
Oh man.....bring it on PAUL!! Looking forward to watching this one being built up.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 18, 2023 7:53:10 GMT -5
I like what I am seeing already!
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Post by Joe Rix on Jul 18, 2023 8:35:55 GMT -5
It's refreshing to see a ship model being built. You have done wonders on your Kongo so far Paul. Excellent paint work and some really fine weathering achieved. The algae effect is especially well done to realistic effect. What kit is this?
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jul 18, 2023 9:42:33 GMT -5
That is one long kit, looks great so far.
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Post by brandonk on Jul 18, 2023 13:08:16 GMT -5
Super cool. Keep going.
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 23, 2023 13:41:36 GMT -5
It's refreshing to see a ship model being built. You have done wonders on your Kongo so far Paul. Excellent paint work and some really fine weathering achieved. The algae effect is especially well done to realistic effect. What kit is this? The kit is the 1994 issue Fujimi 1944 version that included a full set of 1/350 IJN figures, PE stainless parts, PE rails, brass barrels and a white metal figure of I believe Yamamoto. Only issue I have is it is a first issue kit and ALL the instructions and info is in Japanese.
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Post by modelcrazy on Jul 31, 2023 15:10:07 GMT -5
Good job on the weathering. Looks spot on for a war weary ol gal.
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Post by Tojo72 on Jul 31, 2023 15:18:20 GMT -5
I really like where this going,weathering looks great already
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Post by Leon on Jul 31, 2023 15:39:25 GMT -5
The weathering does look great !
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 1, 2023 3:32:20 GMT -5
Looking great!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 1, 2023 4:18:05 GMT -5
It's refreshing to see a ship model being built. You have done wonders on your Kongo so far Paul. Excellent paint work and some really fine weathering achieved. The algae effect is especially well done to realistic effect. What kit is this? The kit is the 1994 issue Fujimi 1944 version that included a full set of 1/350 IJN figures, PE stainless parts, PE rails, brass barrels and a white metal figure of I believe Yamamoto. Only issue I have is it is a first issue kit and ALL the instructions and info is in Japanese.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 1, 2023 12:13:45 GMT -5
The kit is the 1994 issue Fujimi 1944 version that included a full set of 1/350 IJN figures, PE stainless parts, PE rails, brass barrels and a white metal figure of I believe Yamamoto. Only issue I have is it is a first issue kit and ALL the instructions and info is in Japanese.
Got any progress on this beaut Paul? Yes. Photos tomorrow of the semi completed forward Pagoda. |
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Post by mrversatile on Aug 1, 2023 14:54:21 GMT -5
Looks good so far. So what are you using for the weathering?
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 1, 2023 21:52:26 GMT -5
A combination of AK Interactive streaking enamel, MIG Tint washes with Tamiya greys, white and tans for dry brushing. The teak decks and Linoleum I use Tamiya washes and Rust All pin washes around deck fittings.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 2, 2023 13:40:42 GMT -5
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Post by stikpusher on Aug 2, 2023 14:25:00 GMT -5
Looking good. Looks like there are a lot of intricate sub assemblies in or on the superstructure.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 2, 2023 16:20:52 GMT -5
Those pagoda superstructures were so cool
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 2, 2023 22:03:40 GMT -5
Looking good. Looks like there are a lot of intricate sub assemblies in or on the superstructure. Seems like 8,000,000,001 sets of binoculars on it. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 3, 2023 4:44:31 GMT -5
That's one heckuva lot of detail all stuffed into one area Paul. LOTSA things to look at on that structure.
8,000,000,001 sets of binoculars....lol
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 3, 2023 10:58:16 GMT -5
One thing I love about Japanese ships.... those tall chunky superstructures! Looking good so far!
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Post by handiabled on Aug 9, 2023 15:15:08 GMT -5
Coming along great so far!
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Post by Joe Rix on Aug 9, 2023 20:04:29 GMT -5
Excellent progress. Yup, you done got yourself a load of itsy bitsy's and your doing great on them.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 11, 2023 14:37:18 GMT -5
Got the Pagoda pretty much finished with railings and radar on. The middle section is about half done, I hd to make some small ammo boxes and a piece of shielding between the sky mount and the second stack. Hardest part was replacing a port side 20mm that I broke off the barrel on. Paul
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 11, 2023 15:27:23 GMT -5
That looks amazing.
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Post by Leon on Aug 11, 2023 15:33:23 GMT -5
That is looking good!
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Post by stikpusher on Aug 11, 2023 20:02:59 GMT -5
Looks good!
It might help your photos if you put a piece of plain white printer paper in the background to remove all the clutter behind your subject.
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 12, 2023 12:16:36 GMT -5
Yes I agree. I do have a white poster board photo set up. I'm just too lazy for in progress photos of ship pics. Generally the assemblies are just too large (yeah! that it!, too large). I did have a photo area but it was a flat space taken over by the Misses and Inky
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Post by brandonk on Aug 14, 2023 10:21:04 GMT -5
That's cool. There is a lot going on here. Very nice.
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