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Hi all!

After roughly a 6 months build period, I have finally finished my IJN Kagero. This was my second kit with photo etch parts and air brushing. First one was a Liberty ship "Jeremiah O'Brien" (after 40 years break from modelling). Honestly, I struggled with those small PE parts (to start with close to 600 PE parts was not ideal!) and also air brushing took some learning before I could manage it in an acceptable level. Eventually, I was forced to buy a better air brush.

During the time of purchase I could not find Infini set for Kagero so I had to use Eduards parts which I feel are not at the same level. However, I was lucky to find Infinis Torpedo Rail Add on Set which gave the model some needed extra detail.

I want to express my sincere thanks to Dan Kaplan, GewoonWouter and Koppalakki. Without their input I could not have reached the level of finish I was aiming for. Highly appreciated!

Glad to hear your tips for improvement...

A very nice build. Good details, particularly job on those aerial insulators You don't see them done that well in this scale often. Also a nice job on the extensive rigging.

Thanks Dan for the compliment and thank you for your assistance with the drawings - very helpful!