1/350 Tamiya Tone (Backdated to 1939)

[Dan K]

I'm still awaiting some responses form Japan on the bulkhead question but, my initial contact thinks that it is entirely possible that the original bulkheads were reduced or removed in late war to minimize the impact of a catstrophic torpedo explosion, given wartime incidents. A possibility that had not ocurred to me.

[J. Soca]

Are u ready for the inspection Chuck? i didn't only fix that one turret but went over all of 4 and fixed them all up, took me sometime though i've been working on these since yesterday afternoon. The blast canvas were airbrushed with ModelMaster's "Sand" color i want to mention this is my first time airbrushing the blast bags and just look what a little bit of patient does..

I'm still awaiting some responses form Japan on the bulkhead question but, my initial contact thinks that it is entirely possible that the original bulkheads were reduced or removed in late war to minimize the impact of a catstrophic torpedo explosion, given wartime incidents. A possibility that had not ocurred to me.

please do keep us updated on any news and thanks again Dan


Jose

[Atma]

Excellent work !

[Quincy]

Excellent work !

Yep!



Bob Pink.

[Dan K]

Agreed.

I've posted a likely answer to the open bulkhead question posed by part C40 on the CASF Tone class thread, p8. See viewtopic.php?f=48&t=35028&p=436143#p436143

[J. Soca]

Thank you all one more time!


i began working on the aft structure and finished it too. i want to start working on the funnel maybe tomorrow if my schedule lets me..

I forgot to mention i added Krystal Klear to the windows.

Jose

[J. Soca]

Funnel update.. i'll say i'm pretty close to the finish line with it.

Jose

[Dan K]

Very crisp, Jose.

[J. Soca]

Thanks Dan!!

I've been rather busy with school, it's been a quiz and test one after another, i have the rest of the week free i inted to work on something and hopefully i'll finish the funnel too.

correction "in painting" sorry about the typo

Jose

[J. Soca]

Hi fellows

I finally finished the funnel i also begun working on the tripod mast which is almost done BTW. I have a long week ahead of me but next time I'll try to start with the crane and aft mast, i'm leaving the biggest prize for the end and that is the hull gents i have a few ideas but i have to reconcider if i want to do those or not.

Jose

[Dan K]

It's looking pretty good, Jose. Nice to know the mast is a good fit OOB.

[J. Soca]

Thank so much Dan!!

I lost my airbrush otherwise i would've finished painting the rear mast and started on the rigging. i dropped the airbrush and something got messed up inside now it can't contain the air flow, i don't know whats with it, i do know i have to buy me a new one now














Jose

[J. Soca]

Sorry folks i got no updates yet i've been extremely busy with school and moving to a new house ,this past month has been a messy one phew.. and to think i still have to unpack all my modeling stuff i hate moving, at least im all settled now and got my internet back.



Jose

[russclark]

hi jose,i must appoligize i have not been following this build,somehow i missed it.you do exellent work,the notes on the pics are very informative.good luck with your move, and i hope school is going well. p.s the way you tackle your kits it is more of a scratch build ,you would make an exelent scatch builder

[Atma]

Just a qucik odd question, what glue you use for the PE parts ?

[J. Soca]

Just a qucik odd question, what glue you use for the PE parts ?

Awww thats a secret this got to be the best super glue i've used until now, it bonds quick and doesn't leave a messy residue like others http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gorilla-Glue- ... s/15085338



Jose

[J. Soca]

Everytime i go into my room all i do is look at Tone i feel like a real slacker but school and my 2 jobs have not been kind with me for the past few months, next week is spring break and I'm hoping to work on the kit and go to the beach at least one day i believe im in need of salt water stay tuned for more next week..



Jose

[Dan K]

...tick, tick, tick................

[BB61]

This is certainly looking nice. Good job so far.

[J. Soca]

...tick, tick, tick................

tell me about it!! i have to make up all the time ive lost somehow.

thanks Kevin!

I got around to finish the paint job on a few things, unfortunately while i was moving stuff around the table i knocked the airbrush down and fell to the floor, the plastic bottle neck that connects into the airbrush broke in half anyhow took a pill and tried to chill but it sucked because i was going full throttle with the build up and now i can't do much..

Jose