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Here-ya-go!!

Here are some 'crew' on JS Hyuga.....I think that I will have them on their own stands, since I have two (2) different time-lines, I'll have some of the crew looking at the eval of the Osprey and some assisting the helos for ASWEX....Those I will fix on the deck!!

I thought of a way of attaching the crew onto the deck, the FLIPPER Method, I will "glue" them down with SupGlu., but another fellow modeler gave me a tip with using White Glue. I'll look into it when I afix my next set of "observers"!

Here are some pix of the crew....






I will paint the 'flippers' once the CA dries ( I Don't mean California!!! [CA Dries?!?!?] ).




These sets of crew will Not be permanently placed on the deck.....this is why they have there own deck, but the deck Does give some support!!

I'm Quite Pleased with the result....they look good, I just need to adjust with a sharpen toothpick, and paint the flippers and deck.

M

'shipclambake' .... Thanks, the crew Looks Cool


BUT, it requires MUCH Patience and a Steady hand!!

Try, to cut down the number of distractions, my wife and daughter know...when da door is Closed DND!!! ==> Do Not Disturb!!! ( not Dungeon and Dragons ) play music that is Soothing, no Rock, Acid, maybe not even Classical...I choose ambient Waterfall, Ocean surf, Space Ambient, etc.

The naval/A/C figures are a bit expensive, so be aware. Eduards has colored ones, but watch the scale, bcuz they have 1/700 and 1/800!!! Just a suggestion, the "Flipper Method" worked for me, try it on a scratch piece of PE fret (that is what I used) to see how it works.

Good Luck....let me know how it goes!

M

Here is my last video of PitRoad 1/700 JS Hyuga (DDH-141)....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkoON8JPYS8

Since I wanted to display the Hyuga in a "Crazy Hair" idea of showing lights inside the hanger bay (my first time) and the use of UV-paint that is 'unique'.... ( you can look at my past-posts ) {Both being the 1st time use!!}

I'm happy with the videos, and the Fun Build.....though it was Quite a bit of work (!! !!), learning a few new things....woodworking, electrical stand installment, LED's and connecting them, and UV-paint. I'm looking forward to my next build and Probably doing something similar....Stay-tuned!!

M

***Dan could you move this link to the "Completed Side"***

This is a testament to your creativity and effort. I really like how alive the build looks. It really captures a moment in time.

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'Spejic'...Thanks for the comments!

As far as my builds, I would like to look at a picture and make my build around that photo....as Best as I can!

It's just how Crazy do I want that build to be......... For me, I like 'hyper-detailing' my models, more and More. From getting PE for radars and rails, to placing small colored electrical boxes on bulkheads, I think that I "mastered" that.

So now I'm working on electrical systems and set-up (set-up being how to get electrical systems Up Into the model..... lamp parts). That set-up of electrical system is like building a Lamp and making sure that you don't have a short [something I think is going on a little-bit on the Hyuga-build], so I have to make my connections better......physical connection (twisting wire leads), or MayBe a physical/chemical connection (soldering). The Only thing about soldering, which I was Just about to do on Hyuga (non-functioning solder iron) was a bit intimidating due the Frailty of those wires. I have talked to the people, who have been very patient and informative, say it can be done....the good thing is that they have a YT channel to show off new products and show their usage. ( I just Wished they show how they connect using soldering technique ).

I want to keep on improving this electrical technique, "master" that, share my results/help others.....Now the question is....do I make ALL my ships with LIGHTS??!!!

I just think that my next 'technique' is to know how to "master" weathering......I just don't think that Anybody 'masters' that, but I'm a little hesitant "Ruining" a build ( which I don't think happens with the new 'weathering paints' ), Or over-/under-doing it

Anyways.....I'm just rambling now...I should quit while I'm ahead.....thanks for letting me 'vent'

M

This is my culmination Project of my Fleet of JMSDF ships!!

Thanks to many of you who commented or gave me tips on my builds......could NOT have done this without Your help!!!

Enjoy my YouTube video of Phase I & II of my Fleet, but it will not be my last of JMSDF ships!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36vLBXdJzmM



Mario M. Mares