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 Post subject: Re: 1/350 IJN Hiryu
PostPosted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:26 am 
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That is indeed a crazy method Gabriel. I am sure it will yield excellent results,

Can't wait to see more updates! Specially that flight deck.

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 Post subject: Re: 1/350 IJN Hiryu
PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 7:43 am 
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How did you manage to file everything down without bending or warping the perimeter of the flight deck?


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 8:13 am 
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Accompanying your work. Very cool.

Benva from Brazil.


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:58 am 
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Thanks for the interest and comment guys.

Dan, to answer your question, admittedly I ran into a bit of an issue at the week connection areas on the forward corners. The deck broke there but it was done in such a clean fashion that reattchment was easy and clean. I used a dremel to get the majority of the middle out on the lowest speed I could the rest I did with a 100 then 320 grit sanding stick to bring it in more.

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 Post subject: Re: 1/350 IJN Hiryu
PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 2:47 am 
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Good progress Gabriel! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

Cutting out that deck must have been a lot of work, but is probably the only way to get a replacement deck to fit completely flush.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 3:28 am 
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Here is the latest updates. The deck is still a work in progress. I am currently fitting the inserts in and gluing just a bit at a time to ensure it is in correctly and allowing it to cure fully. While that is occurring in the background I have started work on some more sub assemblies.

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I have started working on the two port 12.7cm gun platforms as well.

As always thanks for looking.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 11:26 am 
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Good job! Love this subject.


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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:49 pm 
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Very well done, G.


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:35 pm 
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Great job so far. Which brand of antenna masts did you use? :wave_1:


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PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:25 pm 
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Thanks for the comments guys!

Sbouba wrote:
Great job so far. Which brand of antenna masts did you use? :wave_1:


I am using the Fujimi PE, deck, and dry transfers for everything except some accessories and guns which will be Veteran. The Fujimi stuff is actually made by KA.

Note for Dan: the antenna masts are a bit finicky. Suggestion for you is this; you have to cut the kit part down and use it as a attachment point for the brass antenna and gear. The brass will not fit through the deck hole. Place the kit part in first. Then the antenna on it. Align it to the position and glue it in place. Then add the gear piece.

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 Post subject: Re: 1/350 IJN Hiryu
PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:32 am 
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Looking great!

You'll be pleased to know I have completed about 12 of the 20mm guns for the Missouri.

Hey, it's progress!

Really like the side gallery.

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 Post subject: 54 hours
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More subassemblies done. I have the second radio antenna mount done as well as one catwalk and another platform. All this is going on while I am fitting, gluing and allowing the glue to cure on the flight deck. That is taking longer than I anticipated.

Anyway, enjoy (or cringe) and feel free to comment.

Thanks for looking.

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 Post subject: Re: 1/350 IJN Hiryu
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Looking great!

On a bit of Missouri burn out right now, but will soon be back to it.

Cheers,

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 Post subject: Re: 1/350 IJN Hiryu
PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:00 pm 
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No cringing here. Fine work.

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Agreed. Excellent, clean, and crisp. Perfect.


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Very nice work!


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Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments and the interest.

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 Post subject: Re: 1/350 IJN Hiryu
PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:42 am 
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Awesome my friend.


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Def a step up from the light cruiser. very clean work :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: Keep the awesome work going Gabriel!





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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 11:12 am 
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Nice and crisp etchwork mate, and no sign of glue, that's always impressive!


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