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[quote="Phillip1"]Greetings Fellow Modelers-I was able to make some good painting progress this weekend! 1st Image: After all of the painting on the lower hull was done it was permanently attached to the wooden base, which made handling much easier. The next section painted was the deck. I used Model Master radome tan, since it is a close match to the White Ensign deck color. This is a very light, bright color that almost looks like fresh cut pine. To prevent paint build up from multiple coats, the upper hull around the deck was masked off. 2nd and 3rd Images: These photos show the “base” tan color after the tape was removed. 4th Image: Next, the painted deck area was masked off so the upper hull could be painted. A good masking job on this step is critical because it determines how sharp the painting details between the deck and upper hull will be. Note that some of the deck details that were painted tan are exposed so they can be painted gray. I used Model Master anthracite gray for the upper hull. Once again I felt it was a close to the White Ensign color. 5th and 6th Images: These photos show the upper hull after the masking tape was removed from the deck. 7th Image: This is part of the instructions that came with the Nichimo kit, showing painting suggestions. I used it to help locate the white identification bands (two forward/two aft). After a Japanese submarine was accidentally bombed by a Japanese airplane in May 1942, a directive was issued for submarines to have white recognition bands painted (or attached) across the deck. The location, shape and number of bands varied, but what is shown on this drawing is typical so it is what I used on my model. 8th Image: This photo shows the beginning of the process to mask off the recognition bands. Note the cover plate over the lifeboat storage area has been painted anthracite gray. 9th and 10th Images: Here are photos of the newly painted recognition bands. Note the paint colors are nice and pristine at this point, but will undergo a significant transformation after pastel weathering and dry-brushing are added. 11th Image: To give the flood holes a “hollow” appearance, black pastel powder was rubbed into each opening with a tiny paint brush. This was tedious task but it added a lot. 12th Image: This photo shows an overview of the hull. 13th and 14th Images: These photos show the front and rear sections after all of the weathering was done. Medium gray pastel powder was applied to the entire deck area with a soft bristle brush. The brush was then scrubbed over the deck. Doing this darkened the tan color and made the finish uneven, which it more realistic. Model Master light ghost gray was used to dry-brush all the upper hull sides and gray deck details. [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/039-1.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/040-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/041-1.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/042-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/044-1.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/045-3.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/046-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/047-1.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/048-1.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/049.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/050-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/051-1.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/052-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu186/gatosub/054-1.jpg[/img] Until next time… Phillip1[/quote]

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Topic review - Progress Build of a Nichimo I-19 Japanese Submarine (A to Z)

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Mark1551

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Hello,

Im not sure if someone can read this.. But does any one of you guys still have a copy of the english instructions for this kit? I have acquired this kit on a garage sale, but the instructions are not included. Any help would be much appreciated.. my email would be mark.arian1551@gmail.com

Thank you.

Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 3:31 am

Phillip1

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Snapshot6020,

Thanks very much for your compliments. I am glad my post has helped in building your I-19. Being able to share information with someone else who finds it helpful is one of the best things about this site. Be sure and post photos of your build when you are done. Merry Christmas!

Phillip1

Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2015 10:06 pm

Snapshot6020

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I-19 Japanese Submarine (A to Z)

I thank you so much for your post and pictures. I bought the I-19 at a model meet in September and after finishing my diorama started the kit the beginning of December. When I opened the box and found the instructions in Japanese my heart sunk. Then I found your post. It was a life and time saver. I've relied on it for my entire build. Still have to paint and assemble the 3 completed sections together but you have made the job so much easier. I appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience.

Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 1:30 pm

Dan K

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Great job!

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:15 pm

Phillip1

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Yuye,

Thanks for the compliments. Yes, I will scan them in and e-mail you a copy.

Phillip1

Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 9:43 am

Yuye

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Hello from Barcelona (Spain) Congratulations for your best job. You are a master!

Looking your pictures I can see the instructions in english. My Nichimo kit only have japanese instructions. Please, can You send me one copy of your english instructions set via email?
Here is mine: Azuyuye@Gmail.com.

Thanking You in advance, Josep.

Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:24 pm

MartinJQuinn

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Nice!

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:52 pm

Dan K

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Wow. Really well done.

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:53 am

sirmaumau

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well done!The Jap's boats always remind me of kaiser's U Kreuzer. :cool_1:

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:24 am

Quincy

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Excellent overall build Phillip! :thumbs_up_1:

You have a fine representation of a very cool looking I-Boat!! :big_grin:

Bob Pink.

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:20 am

Phillip1

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Greetings Fellow Modelers-This is the final entry for this build log, and below the final photos of the finished model. Thanks for the ongoing compliments and encouragement. I hope this information helps anyone who chooses to build this kit (or any WWII Japanese submarine). Enjoy the photos and let me know what you think.

Phillip1

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:10 pm

Phillip1

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Greetings Fellow Modelers-Below are photos of the finished floatplane. I apologize there are no “in progress” construction photos of it, but the project was beginning to wear me down and I was ready to be finished with it. The only modifications I made were:
>Adding .015” diameter wire (in place of the kit parts) for the outerwing float bracing-
>Adding .005” diameter wire for the antenna and stabilizer supports-
After the canopy was painted I coated it with Krystal Kleer to give it a glass appearance. There is a lot more that could have been done, but like I said I wanted to be done. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Phillip1

Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:36 pm

Quincy

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Bob Pink.

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:14 am

gott_cha

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this is coming along very nice!

Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:12 am

Phillip1

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Greetings Fellow Modelers-I was able to finish the model last night! .005” diameter wire was used for mast rigging and the radio wires running from the conning tower to the stern. 5-minute epoxy was mixed with light gray paint to make the small “bulbs” on the radio wires. The only detail left to build is the Glenn floatplane, which I am working on now. I will have to be outside to take some good full view photos, and the weather has not been cooperating. I will post more later. I hope you enjoy the photos.

Until next time…

Phillip1

Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:37 pm

Quincy

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Super build Phillip! :thumbs_up_1:

Bob Pink.

Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:50 pm

Phillip1

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Greetings Fellow Modelers-Below are the latest progress photos.

1st and 2nd Images: These photos show some of the minor rusting that was added to the hull with pastel dust. The goal was to make the rusting random and really not that noticeable unless you get close to the model.

3rd Image: This photo shows the completed aircraft crane ready to be glued to the deck. The .005” diameter wires and photo-etched hook part really improved the look.

4th: The photo-etched railing is test fitted to the hull to make sure all the holes line up before the part is painted. In an earlier post I stated the locating holes in the hull would be filled with 5-Minute epoxy, but using superglue worked much better.

All of the final detail parts are being glued to the model and it should be finished in the next day or so. Hopefully the next post will contain photos of the completed model.

Until next time…

Phillip1

Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:40 pm

Phillip1

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Greetings Fellow Modelers-Since the painting and weathering of the hull is basically complete my attention turned to painting the conning tower.

1st Image: This photo shows the conning tower after the basic color (anthracite gray) was applied.

2nd Image: This photo shows how the conning tower was masked off before the black camouflage areas were painted.

3rd Image: The conning tower now has the black camouflage, and has been dry-brushed to bring out the details.

4th and 5th Images: These photos show the conning tower after adding the decals and deck section. The white letters/numbers came from a SuperScale gothic decal sheet. The “flags” came from the Revell 1/72 Gato Sub decals sheet, although they were cut down in size.

6th and 7th Image: The conning tower is shown after being glued to the hull.

8th Image: A couple of small photo-etch pieces from my spares box were added to the large deck gun to represent the elevation handwheels.

The model is really starting to look like the I-19, with the hull and conning tower assembled. Now that’s what I’m talking about!

Until next time…

Phillip1

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:45 pm

Dan K

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Agreed.

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:39 pm

sgtryan13

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Looking really good, nice job on the hull plating. It is nice seeing old kits like these brought up to current standards with some hard work! Keep at it!

Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:39 am

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