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[quote="JIM BAUMANN" post_id=1116122 time=1790101690 user_id=70]
What a truly splendid looking model

it is edgy, has depth and sharpness

WELL _DONE ! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
a short 16 year gestation... :big_grin:
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Thanks Jim. You could definitely say it’s been a bit of an ordeal! Every time I came back to this model, my life seemed to turn upside down — and this time has been no exception. I’m beginning to think the poor thing is cursed. Twice it came very close to ending up in the bin!

But I stuck with it, and here she is at last. Hopefully things will only get better from here. 😉

[quote="Dan K" post_id=1116120 time=1790100707 user_id=118]
Looking forward to your Exeter project.
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I should hopefully have the build thread up early next week.

What a truly splendid looking model

it is edgy, has depth and sharpness

WELL _DONE ! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
a short 16 year gestation... :big_grin:

[i]personally I think Ise and Hyuga in their pre-rebuild configuration looked even more majestic. [/i]

I completely agree.

Looking forward to your Exeter project.

Many thanks, gents, for all the kind words — it really does mean a lot to me. And thank you for sticking with me through all these years! Hopefully I can repay your patience with a decent gallery, which I’m planning to get stuck into this weekend.

[quote="Dan K" post_id=1115962 time=1789941221 user_id=118]
A job very well done. She's beautiful, which is saying a lot since I actually find Fuso far less aesthetically pleasing than Yamashiro.
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Dan K — I’ve already started gathering references for Yamashiro, although personally I think Ise and Hyuga in their pre-rebuild configuration looked even more majestic. We’ll see...

For now, HMS Exeter’s hull has entered the dry dock — along with something else. I’ll reveal that one soon enough!

Congratulations! That's a spectacular model! And a spectacular feat to get her finished...

I hope life will take a turn for the better soon, and you'll be able to bring her out in the world.

... and I'm looking forward to some close-up photo's of the finished piece! ;)

A job very well done. She's beautiful, which is saying a lot since I actually find Fuso far less aesthetically pleasing than Yamashiro.

[i]I’d hoped that finally getting Fuso over the finish line would bring a bit more satisfaction. Sadly, a few things going on in my personal life at the moment mean I can’t quite enjoy it as much as I’d like to.[/i]

I completely understand that.

Impressive work! Congrats on battling through and getting it across the finish line!

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! and for persevering despite the difficulties (both in life and in model building) for all these years. Result is beyond excellent :cool_2: Something to be really proud of. Fingers crossed for Pabianice, you deserve it :thumbs_up_1:

That is beautiful! Congratulations!!

Hi all,

Well, Fuso is finally finished. It’s taken many years to get here, and there were at least a couple of occasions when she came very close to ending up in the dustbin of modelling history!

Unfortunately, I haven’t managed to sort out a proper photo session yet, so for the time being here are just three quick shots of her under the display case.

I’d hoped that finally getting Fuso over the finish line would bring a bit more satisfaction. Sadly, a few things going on in my personal life at the moment mean I can’t quite enjoy it as much as I’d like to.

The next build is already on the slipway and, as promised, it’ll be HMS Exeter as she appeared during her final battle in the Java Sea. That said, Exeter isn’t the only thing currently taking shape on the bench...

In the meantime, I’m hoping Fuso will make it to Pabianice in Poland, so there should be a chance to see her in the flesh. Why only “hoping”? Well, I’m not normally a superstitious person, but this particular model seems to be remarkably unlucky, so I’m not taking anything for granted just yet!

Anyway, thanks to everyone who’s followed the build over the years.

All the best!

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Wow, that looks so great, wieslaw. 👍🏻

I can hardly believe it's cardboard.

Hats off to you. 🎩

Spectacular work! All the details look great,a nd so does the rigging. :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Thanks, guys! Good to know someone’s actually still following this build log. I was starting to think I was the only one posting here anymore. 😄

Ditto that!

Marvellous work. Looking forward to see final steps done! :thumbs_up_1:

The boats are done, and the aircraft are probably the only parts I actually bought online—I just didn’t have the energy left to model them myself. 😄

The last photo shows pretty much everything I still have left to do. And then, of course, there’s the display case, but that part will “only” hurt my wallet...

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[quote=Joelle post_id=1102078 time=1777888600 user_id=271333]
My spot on board is already booked! 🫡
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Hopefully we’ll meet there soon 🙂

I return the thanks—it makes me proud that you find my painting style successful. ☺️

The fact is, your *Fuso* is simply a masterpiece in cardstock. However, I am really looking forward to seeing how you tackle the *Exeter*.

My spot on board is already booked! 🫡

[quote=Joelle post_id=1102039 time=1777868403 user_id=271333]
Fantastic work—especially considering that it is made of cardboard.

This level of quality is astonishing for this material. 👏
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Thanks a lot, Joelle! Always nice to hear something like that, really keeps the motivation up 🙂

But honestly, I still think your Mikasa is way better than my Fuso. I especially loved your painting style — definitely want to try some of that on my next build. I’m planning HMS Exeter (1942, around the time she was sunk), so I’m already looking forward to playing with the airbrush 😄

Thanks again!