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Yep, I know how it is, bouncing around.. I try not to do that tho, it impedes my progress...
Aside from producing these 25mm's, I'm in the process of 3x laminating cardstock for the structure... Glue (3m spray), roll, and press between glass... Over and Over... So I work on the guns, while the glue is setting up... Boring as hell now, but will pay dividends when I don't have to wait, later in the build...

Thx, it is a good way to make the guns...I was looking for a straightforward way to get the desired detail into the guns, without making them frail, or cobbled together.. Also allow consistant repro, and durability against damage.. It allows for considerable adjustment, diam of wire, thickness and #wraps of tape... I have adjusted the original a little..
This is the production version.. Made 100 units, because I have a couple more IJN projects in 1/125, that are approved my the Empire... The Imperial Cannon Foundry is working overtime, LOL!!!

I love all things IJN, have since I was a youngster... Japanese BB's RULE, LOL!!!
I'll start a 1/125 Kongo tread, when I get more photos of the process...
I've enjoyed reading this thread and others as well..

Zalduta
Tom

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"Well, Cmdr Eddington, Looks like we have ourselves a war!"
"Yeah, a gut bustin, mother lovin, NAVY war!!!"

Woah, 7 parts per gun, x 101 guns, = 707 parts on the guns so far..... And I still have to produce the magazines, mag release catches, and charging handles... My modeling buddy says to keep track of the number of parts in my build.. Just as a comparison to a kit... Scratchbuilding requires far more effort, as shown by just the # of parts that have to be individually fabbed and assembled... But with scratchbuilds, ALL things are possible!!! Who needs a kit!!!

I'm up to 861 parts total, and havent even started on the ship proper yet... Am I a masochist or what? LOL!!!

This cleaned up version is looking pretty good so far...

Tom

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"Well, Cmdr Eddington, Looks like we have ourselves a war!"
"Yeah, a gut bustin, mother lovin, NAVY war!!!"

Did you complete this model ?

This needs a new catagory completely. Lets call it "SUPERKIT" not scratchbuild.

Very nice.

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Went to get coffee.

Damn shame the manufacturer is no longer in business. Tried locating the owner to find what became of his molds but to no avail.

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"China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world." ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Anyone interested in a 1/200 Nagato mold/kit options might want to reach out to Tehnoart. I had a very nice 1/200 Nagato built by their firm for my collections and I believe they "sometimes" kit up large ships for sale. No idea if this is something they would do (tried accessing some smaller parts and pieces and it was a no-go) but thought it might be at least an option for those who want to build this terrific ship.

As a teaser, here is what you have to look forward to...


Matt

How much did you pay for it ?

Hi Matt,

A beautiful piece of work. I would never have gotten it to that state.

Best Regards,

Iran

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