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Very nicely done model. :thumbs_up_1:

Fantastic :thumbs_up_1: I'm a big fan of those late war green carriers. Masking that camouflage pattern is a huge effort and you've come up with some great results!

[quote="marijn van gils"]Very nice indeed!

And inspiring. I wouldn't mind doing their sister Amagi lying on her side in the water at Kure one day...
The Fujimi kit seems good enough for the job!

Cheers!

Marijn[/quote]

I remember seeing that picture in this one history book I'd borrowed from my college library of [i]Amagi[/i] on her side. Such a sad sight and testament to the defeat that was already upon Japan at the time�they just didn't want to admit it.

And those are some excellent carrier builds, as always Ryuji!

Very nice indeed!

And inspiring. I wouldn't mind doing their sister Amagi lying on her side in the water at Kure one day...
The Fujimi kit seems good enough for the job!

Cheers!

Marijn

Very nice!

I agree, it's beautifully done. So, how does the PitRoad version compare to the Fujimi version? Which do you prefer?

EXCELLENT models!!! If only I could be as good an expert on weathering as you are, Ryuji-san sensei!!! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Pit Road plastic model of Unryu class carrier IJN Katsuragi in 1/700 scale.
Box art.
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I was building this kit with Fujimi Unryu 2 years ago but stopped...
http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=119196

Here the comparison photos:
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Now I back to work in this model.
Detail up with Fujimi Unryu photoetching set.
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Masking deck.
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The Katsuragi deck stripes had a different pattern but the kit decal was not correct, so i had to mask and paint...
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Basic paint with Gunze lacquer color.
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Weathering with Tamiya enamel color.
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Finished model.
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With Fujimi Unryu
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