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1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
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Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:  1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
I am not so experience in modelling and I choose simple model (for the first look) for the next project.
"Ashizuri" is not popular like "Yamato", "Hood" or "Bismarck" but it's hard to imagine "Big Gun" forces without auxiliary ships...
...So, step by step...
In a web I find only two pictures of this ship, or I should say grayscale and colorized versions of one photoshot.
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Boxart of the kit...
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...Display stand and the bottom modified a little bit. The kit gives the option to assemble waterline or full-hull model but I prefer full-hull ships...
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Than the halves of hull were glued. You can see the gaps. I used CA-glue as a putty few times...
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Anchor chain added. Capstans made of aluminum rod. I used L'Arsenal chain 16 links per cm...
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Best wishes!
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Comparision of chains (left to right): Flyhawk FLMFH10026, L'Arsenal 16 links/cm, L'Arsenal 11 links/cm, Artwox bonus for IJN "Jingei" wooden deck. As you can see first chain is more preferable (but I have only 20 cm of Flyhak chain and 51 cm of L'Arsenal).
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Author:  Daniele [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Very nice subject
:thumbs_up_1:
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Daniele wrote:
Very nice subject
:thumbs_up_1:

Thanks a lot!
Cont.. Small parts...
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...Propellers' shafts (sewing needles)...
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Life-saving appliances and 13 m Daihatsu cargo boat...
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Best regards, Yury
Author:  Timmy C [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
For the future, you can try to "squash" the circular L'Arsenal chains by clamping it in a vice, then pulling it taut, and using a pair of pliers to squeeze the links so they're more rectangular. It'll reduce their link/cm count, but would look more realistic.
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Timmy C wrote:
For the future, you can try to "squash" the circular L'Arsenal chains by clamping it in a vice, then pulling it taut, and using a pair of pliers to squeeze the links so they're more rectangular. It'll reduce their link/cm count, but would look more realistic.

Thank you very much! I shall try this technique on another project. For "Ashizuri" too late now...
I got plenty kicks already from this model: gaps, panel lines on sides, portholes...

Assembling commenced in March 2019. While sanding of hull the panel lines and fenders (I dont know the purpose and name of I- and L-shaped ledges) were partly missed, I found it after primer painting. Primer was removed, panel lines closed by Gunze Sangyo Liquid Putty. New fenders (may be protection for cooling system outlets) were made.
As experienced modelers I had a wish to make PE portholes but than I was not satisfied with te result. PE parts were removed, portholes drilled with 0,7 mm bit, closed with stretched sprue. New holes made with 0,45 mm drill bit... 0,3 mm copper wire used for the new bollards...
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To be continued... Best gegards, Yury
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 4:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
0,45 mm portholes and fairleads (0,18 mm copper wire). Another my mistake - fairleads must be closer to the ship's sides. And no idea how to make fairleads more realistic in 1/700 scale.
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Author:  Dan K [ Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
That's some very intensive porthole work. I'm interested in how this kit builds up.
Author:  Pieter [ Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Very nice detail work here. About the fairleads, maybe you can flatten them a little (copper is quite flexible) and fill out the curves near the deck using either thick paint or Kristal Klear.
Dr. Livesey wrote:
0,45 mm portholes and fairleads (0,18 mm copper wire). Another my mistake - fairleads must be closer to the ship's sides. And no idea how to make fairleads more realistic in 1/700 scale.
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Mon Mar 30, 2020 3:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Thanks a lot, Pieter. I shall try.

Japanese modeler HSN5656 (unfortunately I don't know his name) made great research for "Ashizuri"- and "Sunosaki"-Class Combat Support Ships here: https://hsn5656.blog.fc2.com/blog-category-16.html.
I made the account in FC2 Blog for communication with this Gentleman, got the explanation in English for one of his scheme. But my account was blocked and I did't save his messages.

So... Main particulars
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Author:  warspite63 [ Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Wonderful attention to detail - your work is excellent! :-)
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
warspite63 wrote:
Wonderful attention to detail - your work is excellent! :-)

Thank you.

Paint job commenced. Deck - Tamiya XF-79 Linoleum Deck Brown. Ship's sides, superstructures - GSI Creos Mr.Hobby Color 50% H1 White + 50% H83 Dark Gray (2). Underwater - GSI Creos Mr.Hobby Color H47 Red Brown.
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Author:  Joe Simon [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Very nice!
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
40cal. type89 12.7cm AA guns model A1 mod.1.
Turned barrels - ABER L-07. Ladders - ABER 04.
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Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Another small parts. PitRoad PE set gives only 10 of 12 cable reels. I used extra parts from North Star Models set NSA 700036.
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Drums. Copper wire fixed on styrene rod with zaponlack. Simple device made for cutting of drums with equal length.
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Author:  Dan K [ Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
That is a very, very smart jig for the hawser reels. Great work and paint.
Author:  marijn van gils [ Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Great subject, and excellent work so far!

Donald McNarry describes such a jig (but in wood) in his 1955 (!!!) book 'Building miniature ships', but for cutting gun barrels at identical lengths.
Now I see it actually works! :big_grin:
Have to try that myself...
Author:  gscott [ Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Very clean build so far. Looking forward to more updates! :wave_1:
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
gscott wrote:
Very clean build so far. Looking forward to more updates! :wave_1:

Thanks a lot! Hello everybody!

Looks like Assembly manual gives wrong position of funnel. It must be turned on 180 degrees (but I am not sure).
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My opinion based on sistership "Shioya" drawings
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...drawings of Japanese modeler with nick "hsn5656"
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... and the model of another modeler with nick "ddminekaze"
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Best regards, Yury
Author:  Dr. Livesey [ Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1/700 IJN "Ashizuri" Combat Supply Ship (Pit-Road)
Kindly asking assistance from IJN funs. I don't know the purpose of this part. What is it? To my mind this is type93 13 mm machine gun.
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Thanks in advance, Yury...
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