IJN Takao � Building from Chokai � Rebuilding the fleet IV

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Re: IJN Takao � Building from Chokai � Rebuilding the fleet

by Thom » Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:05 pm

Quite the incredible difference. Lovely save!

Re: IJN Takao � Building from Chokai � Rebuilding the fleet

by Kometa » Tue May 22, 2018 8:28 am

Thank you for your kind words. It really has been a complex reconstruction and I wish I had improved it somewhat more.
More information in this f�rum http://www.u-modelismo.com/foromodelism ... pic=1787.0 (in spanish)
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Re: IJN Takao � Building from Chokai � Rebuilding the fleet

by J. Soca » Mon May 21, 2018 11:29 am

It was nice of you to save the old kit and i truly think it came out beautiful :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:




Jose :wave_1:

Re: IJN Takao � Building from Chokai � Rebuilding the fleet

by ScottM » Mon May 21, 2018 10:09 am

So much detail in a compact space. Nice job!
Scott :thumbs_up_1:

Re: IJN Takao � Building from Chokai � Rebuilding the fleet

by Dan K » Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:21 pm

Great project, and nicely done.

IJN Takao � Building from Chokai � Rebuilding the fleet IV

by Kometa » Tue Apr 17, 2018 5:23 pm

A long time ago I built the IJN Chokai. A Aoshima kit (WLC005) that was built out the box. I have rebuilt other ships but when I started this, I saw that it was not the Ckokai although it seems. The instructions and the kit are the Takao with the superstructure of the Chokai.

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After ordering several opinions (Thanks Dan K), I have tried to rebuild. I have used photoetched from SS-models (very simple), generic handrails, and other small details. .Main weapons with needles and some antiaircraft weapons from photoetched (I didn't like too much). The main superstructure is completely rebuilt and the masts also.
The paints used have been HU-123 (FS36118) and HU-186 for the deck.
The sea base is made following the method of Frank Sparh.
Chains with copper thread and wiring with Uni Caenis.


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