The Ship Model Forum

angeleyes wrote:i just got the Nagato set from lion roar and the wooden deck from KA Models.Seen yours coming together here makes me want to abandon all other obligations i have as far as model building goes and start with the Nagato.

KA wooden deck is truly lovely IMO better than Shinsengumi�s and pretty affordable too you made the right choice Kostas. Be aware of something though, more than half of the deck molded detail will have to be removed i had no other choice however i was able to salvage some of them which I�ll be gluing back once i start on the hull. Wish i could�ve seen yours before mine in the making, hey you never know probably you might catch up with me on this one


Jose

I did however --as i had one half finished --apply the KA wooden deck on my early Yamato , plus the Lion Roar flight deck for the Yamato and they do look the business.I think a bit of selective oil staining to blend the deck with the rest of the ships color tone will elevate the realism even higher , it does have a very vivid color for that scale IMO , nothing that cant be fixed.

hi guys, i know its been 2 weeks since my last update i was real busy back then and i'm not even in the clear yet... i'll try to have another update next sunday.

Jose

Almost done with the pagoda, Jose, looking good
Nice touch of realism with the binoculars.

Cheers

Gilbert

she's coming along nicely, Jose, keep it coming. I love the detail you work into your projects.

Thanks very much fellows!


Jose

hope you guys had a great 4th of July what kind i say about it, it was crazy i mean when you are around probably and perhaps even more than 25,000 spectators waiting to see some fireworks it's really something but it was exciting nonetheless. i finished a couple of things today i didn't feel like doing anything but i probably finished more today than in the last 2 weeks. i mounted the last level on the superstructure and it looks awesome even though i didn't take any pics this time because she still need some heavy make up i'll take a shot next week.

Jose

Love the top level and the gussets

Gilbert

Outstanding work!





Bob Pink.

Much appreciated guys.



Jose

your model is awesome!!!
leigh

trigrodge wrote:
your model is awesome!!!
leigh

It's getting there Leigh , thank you very much though


Jose

It was today or today i had to finish it someday hehehe some details still need to be added and some weathering which i'll be adding this time though but the major buildup is all done.. finally . i think whatever step is coming after this one should be easier..
time to go to sleep now..

Jose

Excellent detail Jose. It looks like we've lost you to the darkside (1:700) of ship modeling, but just in case, I'll leave the light on at the end of the tunnel for you.

Very nice pagoda Jose

Gilbert

Thanks Gilbert, Kym, leave that candle burning Kym i know i can find my way back without it but you never know hehehe after Nagato i intend to go back to 1/350 scale i must finish some left overs plus other goodies i want to buy and finish too.


Jose

Excellent detail work, Jose.

Dan K wrote:Excellent detail work, Jose.

Much appreciated Dan!!


Jose

I wonder what are you able to do with a larger scale, Jose, if at 1/700 and 1/350 your works are so detailed. Outstanding

Phil

philman62 wrote:I wonder what are you able to do with a larger scale

I hope i don't disappoint myself when i get there Phil after Nagato i've planned to start on a 1/350 subject, i'm still deciding which one though. i could say the new Myoko which i'm simply craving now but i want to wait a bit to see what P.E sets are released with this new kit. i haven't thought of building anything bigger than 1/350 yet although the thought have crossed my mind.. someday Phil, someday.. thanks


Jose