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Post by TRM on Oct 28, 2012 10:11:28 GMT -5
Hello folks!! As some of you may noticed my banner under my signature, I have begun work on a review/build for Scalemodeladdict.com and Hobby Link Japan of the Hikawa Maru. This is a beautiful ship and the Hasegawa kit does her justice. A video and written review are located here: www.scalemodeladdict.com/index.php/topic,7415.0.html Along with the review, contained in the same thread I will be building this step by step.....please take a moment to stop by and check out the progress!! Just click on my signature banner or the picture below!! Thank You!!! A teaser shot!!  |
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Post by eastrock on Oct 28, 2012 11:04:03 GMT -5
Definitely Staying buddy, I'll be doing another maiden voyage due to our local GB and get some revenge from the North Chapter, they sweep most of the categories  |
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Post by TRM on Oct 28, 2012 12:09:52 GMT -5
Thank Dicky!! Her lines are very majestic!! I will be adding weathering but will attempt to keep it all in perspective I suppose, nothing to over the top to take away from those Lines!!  |
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Post by TRM on Nov 4, 2012 6:44:44 GMT -5
Just sneaking an update plug for my build on SMA. Got a chance to start some preparation for painting on this one.  Gotta love masking!!!  Hope to have a good bigger update over on the [urlhttp://www.scalemodeladdict.com/index.php/topic,7415.0.html]Hikawa Maru Thread[/url] on SMA soon! Thanks for having a LQQY!! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 4, 2012 7:52:39 GMT -5
Damn that's a lot of masking...lol
Looks good T. might have to break out the sub I have and have a bit of fun too.
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Post by eastrock on Nov 4, 2012 8:08:39 GMT -5
very tedious masking buds!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 4, 2012 8:48:33 GMT -5
Looking real good!!! Hope you didn't have to run out to buy more masking tape for this.
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Post by robbo on Nov 4, 2012 8:51:16 GMT -5
That's one heap of masking fella
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Post by TRM on Nov 4, 2012 20:08:04 GMT -5
Thanks Guys!!!
It does look like a heck of a lot of tape...actually only a couple of 10" pieces or so cut into itty bitty pieces!!!
jackwagon - I thought that way in the beginning but being 1/350 most of the small bits...cleats and whatnot are just a hair above flush on the deck and the pieces would have been much smaller and I would have been much blinder!!! There are a few deck pieces missing from this picture....with all of them I was able to mask them all off in a couple hours easily!
The weathering of the deck is up next after these sections are painted and then I can move onto some assembly!!!
Thanks for having a peek!!
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Post by modelfreak72 on Nov 4, 2012 20:14:47 GMT -5
Masking like that makes me wonder why anyone would build a ship! Looking good buddy! |
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Post by TRM on Nov 4, 2012 21:23:56 GMT -5
LOL...hey there Pete!! Not too bad!!! Most of my ships would have been warships and can be painted assembled....just trying out some deck action on this one!!!
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 5, 2012 16:42:28 GMT -5
Oh yes indeed bro she looks freakin` fabulous  , havin` seen how you tackle these ships i just know this is gonna be awesome....................thought i was a glutton for punishment regarding masking but you`ve taken this too a whole new dimension ;D ;D......................can`t wait for more of this buddy. |
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Post by TRM on Nov 5, 2012 16:56:06 GMT -5
LOL...thank you kindly Mr. Boots!!! Not as bad as it seems....cut cut, stick stick! ;D I have an update coming soon as I am working through some of the weathering on the deck now!! |
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Post by TRM on Nov 5, 2012 18:39:58 GMT -5
OK, I knew it was close to another update...so here it is!  This is my attempt at making some weather deck for the ship. If you get a moment take a peak at the full update on the SMA HLJ Review page here: www.scalemodeladdict.com/index.php/topic,7415.msg115684.html#new Thanks for taking the time to look in!!! |
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Post by eastrock on Nov 5, 2012 23:43:29 GMT -5
looks amazing, buds!!! your magic is working here |
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Post by TRM on Nov 6, 2012 6:01:09 GMT -5
Thnaks ER....(wish I knew magic ) LOL!!!!! |
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Post by eastrock on Nov 6, 2012 11:24:13 GMT -5
as Erik (Panzerace007) use to post " you can do Magic!!! - America " lol
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 6, 2012 13:59:43 GMT -5
Sheer brilliance me `ol mate, ya certainly do put ya heart and soul into this weathering technique................and................achieve some of the best results i`ve seen.............a mahooooosive well done buddy and keep her lit ;D |
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Post by TRM on Nov 6, 2012 14:54:15 GMT -5
All lies ER....LOL!!!!
Thanks Dicky!! Wait till the bonus round when I start the PE and throw tools and cuss like a submariner!!! ;D
Appreciate the kind words Mark...thanks!! The AK is getting plenty of playtime this go-around!!! ;D
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Post by TRM on Nov 6, 2012 16:47:37 GMT -5
LOL....true jackwagon, but at least when us top-siders toss em around they don't ricochet back at you off the bulkhead!!! |
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 6, 2012 20:36:57 GMT -5
WOW T. Thats a sweet boat right there! Im lookin' forward to more of this.  Gary |
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Post by TRM on Nov 6, 2012 20:48:18 GMT -5
Thank you Gary!! Glad to have you riding shotgun!!! The kit is a beauty! I hope to have another update real soon as things are progressing well....so far!!!
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Post by TRM on Nov 9, 2012 10:08:30 GMT -5
Hey fellas, Just got done posting another update on this one over on SMA. I managed to get some decks weather, some hull painting and sneaking a peek at the dry fitting of the decks.  Link to the build: www.scalemodeladdict.com/index.php/topic,7415.msg116224.html#new Thanks for having a peek!!! |
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Post by eastrock on Nov 9, 2012 11:04:42 GMT -5
awesomeness!!! my friend!!! the weathering is just right
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Post by modelfreak72 on Nov 9, 2012 11:07:49 GMT -5
That is some beautiful looking deck T! Are you sure you didn't use the wood deck AM?LOL!!! By the looks I think the wood would have been less fun!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 9, 2012 11:14:13 GMT -5
Holy cow! Love the work on wood deck! Did you airbrush or paint by hand on the smaller details?
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Post by TRM on Nov 9, 2012 11:40:11 GMT -5
Thank you very much ER! Thanks Pete! I kind of agree. Not just the saved $$$ in using the kits supplied deck, but the fun of getting this to look like one!!! Thanks Andy! With the extra little effort of the masking, I was able to AB all the smaller parts!! Much cleaner lines the deck and the fixtures! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 9, 2012 15:03:00 GMT -5
Very nice wood work T. I see you have been very busy
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Post by TRM on Nov 9, 2012 16:22:55 GMT -5
Thanks for swinging by Boss!! Busy like a beaver lately!! Second only to you I think!! LOL..only getting busier too!!! Woo Hoo!!!  |
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Post by TRM on Nov 9, 2012 18:02:04 GMT -5
Thank you Dicky...most appreciated! |
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, havin` seen how you tackle these ships i just know this is gonna be awesome....................thought i was a glutton for punishment regarding masking but you`ve taken this too a whole new dimension ;D ;D......................can`t wait for more of this buddy. 
