I used a dedicated Pitroad PE set. I can t remember which set it is.AyalaBotto wrote:Nektarios wrote:After buying a lot of PE sets from the NNT shop i added PE nets to all three Towada class ships. Here are some photos of AOE-422 Towada.
Hi Nektarios,
What PE sets did you use to complete this model, that BTW looks great?
I used a dedicated Pitroad PE set. I can t remember which set it is.
Thanks.
Regards,
Ayala Botto
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On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
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Hey guys,
After a hiatus of a few years, I'm back at the workbench (it would be a shame to just mothball all those unbuilt kits I still have laying around).
Seems that quite a lot has changed over the last few years. Not only are there kits available to almost every modern navy ship type, but the number of aftermarket detailing sets and the quality is just mind-boggling.
I'm hoping this thread isn't dead yet because I would love to see what you guys are currently working on.
After a hiatus of a few years, I'm back at the workbench (it would be a shame to just mothball all those unbuilt kits I still have laying around).
Seems that quite a lot has changed over the last few years. Not only are there kits available to almost every modern navy ship type, but the number of aftermarket detailing sets and the quality is just mind-boggling.
I'm hoping this thread isn't dead yet because I would love to see what you guys are currently working on.
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Hey guys,
Here's what I've been spending a few hours on so far. I decided to get back into it with an Aoshima kit of the JMSDF destroyer Takanami (DD-110).
I started with the aft superstructure by adding a few details and all the necessary platforms that the modernized ships of the class now have. Since the kit does not offer a hangar, I scratchbuilt one. Radomes, CIWS, antennas, railings and other equipment will be added later on. Apart from Aoshima's Takanami/Murasame photo-etch set, I also wanted to get my hands on one of BigBlueBoy's aftermarket MK-141 launchers. What can I say... I doubt it can get anymore detailed in 1/700
Here's what I've been spending a few hours on so far. I decided to get back into it with an Aoshima kit of the JMSDF destroyer Takanami (DD-110).
I started with the aft superstructure by adding a few details and all the necessary platforms that the modernized ships of the class now have. Since the kit does not offer a hangar, I scratchbuilt one. Radomes, CIWS, antennas, railings and other equipment will be added later on. Apart from Aoshima's Takanami/Murasame photo-etch set, I also wanted to get my hands on one of BigBlueBoy's aftermarket MK-141 launchers. What can I say... I doubt it can get anymore detailed in 1/700
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Nice, can't build in 1/700 any more. Eye site is not that good! 
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Excellent job. BigBlueBoy aftermarket sets are among the best sets offered today. They make a good kit superbly detailed.orb wrote:Hey guys,
Here's what I've been spending a few hours on so far. I decided to get back into it with an Aoshima kit of the JMSDF destroyer Takanami (DD-110).
I started with the aft superstructure by adding a few details and all the necessary platforms that the modernized ships of the class now have. Since the kit does not offer a hangar, I scratchbuilt one. Radomes, CIWS, antennas, railings and other equipment will be added later on. Apart from Aoshima's Takanami/Murasame photo-etch set, I also wanted to get my hands on one of BigBlueBoy's aftermarket MK-141 launchers. What can I say... I doubt it can get anymore detailed in 1/700
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
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Hey guys,
Here's a small update on the progress. Superstructures are now mostly finished (railings will be added later on). Quite a few things were a bit tricky to build, for instance the little midship platform behind the RHIB crane (pic 1). While it's not perfect, I'm still happy with the result. I spent quite a bit of time sanding and correcting all the surfaces that did not match the original ship. Next up is the work on the bow and stern as well as all the PE.
Gtbred, I know exactly what you mean. My eyes definitely haven't gotten any better since the last time I was building. 1/350 would just take up too much space for me, so I'll be sticking to 1/700
Nektarios, I see you're building a few ships that I also have in my queue. Would be great to see some photos of your wip.
Finally starting to look like a real ship now
Here's a small update on the progress. Superstructures are now mostly finished (railings will be added later on). Quite a few things were a bit tricky to build, for instance the little midship platform behind the RHIB crane (pic 1). While it's not perfect, I'm still happy with the result. I spent quite a bit of time sanding and correcting all the surfaces that did not match the original ship. Next up is the work on the bow and stern as well as all the PE.
Gtbred, I know exactly what you mean. My eyes definitely haven't gotten any better since the last time I was building. 1/350 would just take up too much space for me, so I'll be sticking to 1/700
Nektarios, I see you're building a few ships that I also have in my queue. Would be great to see some photos of your wip.
Finally starting to look like a real ship now
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Very nice sir!
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Splendid job on that ship till sofar! 
Cant wait to see the endresult
Cant wait to see the endresult
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USS.Missouri 1.545 scale to new jersey desert combat
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USS.Saratoga 1.535 scale Desert combat (currently on hold)
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USS.Missouri 1.545 scale to new jersey desert combat
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can't let this thread die. post a new 1/350 CFA here tomorrow.
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Post something this weekend.
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Excellent diorama. Great work.
On the workbench:
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
Various 1/700 aircraft.
Juan Carlos I LHD 1/700.
HMAS Canbera LHD 1/700.
FGS Type 122 class FFG 1/700.
LSD-41 class LPD 1/700.
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gtbred wrote:
Nektarios wrote:Excellent diorama. Great work.
Thank you my friends.
I will continue to post this thread in later times.
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Just got the 1/350 CGN-35 USS Truxtun by Ironshipwrights. Another Nam warrior.
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Update this weekend
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Doing better, Post something
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Hey, 'Nektarios'......
It has been a V E R Y Long time since I have seen some of your work, but Noticed Your JS Towada...I built one with that same 'PitRoad' set...a REAL find for me, as I was JUST About to buy a set for >$50!!! But as I opened the kit, I saw the PE box fall out, B O Y, was I Surprised!!!
Here is the set.
And here is what I have done with this kit, it is a 'YouTube' video of the build....I hope you like it!!
https://youtu.be/ocA5hL1B3tw
Mario
It has been a V E R Y Long time since I have seen some of your work, but Noticed Your JS Towada...I built one with that same 'PitRoad' set...a REAL find for me, as I was JUST About to buy a set for >$50!!! But as I opened the kit, I saw the PE box fall out, B O Y, was I Surprised!!!
Here is the set.
And here is what I have done with this kit, it is a 'YouTube' video of the build....I hope you like it!!
https://youtu.be/ocA5hL1B3tw
Mario