IJN Fuso in 1:350

[aleccap]

While the new tool pieces are light years ahead of the old school stuff, photoetch still has the edge, but having said that, those plastic parts are getting better, a lot better, crisp and highly detailed.
Its not your first wooden deck Kym, do you use the same glue for the PE to wood as you do PE to plastic ? Also, that main gun, that must have been a nightmare to put together, any chance of a close up of that PE section ?

[Kym Knight]

While the new tool pieces are light years ahead of the old school stuff, photoetch still has the edge, but having said that, those plastic parts are getting better, a lot better, crisp and highly detailed.
Its not your first wooden deck Kym, do you use the same glue for the PE to wood as you do PE to plastic ? Also, that main gun, that must have been a nightmare to put together, any chance of a close up of that PE section ?

Yeah Alec, I use superglue between the P/E and anything. Some closeups will have to wait till next weekend, back to the 'grind' this morning.

[Kym Knight]

Here ya go Alec, all the P/E parts for one gun individually and the final 6. At an hour each, sure is time consuming.

[aleccap]

Hour and worth every minute by looking at them, you're doing a great job.
Also, are you using anything to hold the turret in place while you apply the PE ? I have a couple of clamps I sometimes use which offers me a hands free and no finger prints.

[J. Soca]

Man that's a sweet kit i'll get one eventually, looking good there Kym


Jose

[Kym Knight]

Thanks Jose, you'll love the kit, wood deck and P/E. It's been one of my favorite builds so-far. I will be starting the final assembly (not dry-fitted) over the next 3 days, so should have a heap of photo's by Thursday.

[Jon]

Hi Kym

I've always enjoyed watching your work. I've been waiting patiently for a Fuso myself in 1/350. Akagi and Fuso have been my two dream kits.

I noted on one retail site that the wood deck is a sticker. Does that really mean it is a self adhering wood deck? Or is it "just" a sticker? I'm guessing the first.

I've just ordered my Fujimi Kongo wood deck, was that the same?

Looking forward to your next photos.
Thanks a bunch,
Jon

[Kym Knight]

I noted on one retail site that the wood deck is a sticker. Does that really mean it is a self adhering wood deck? Or is it "just" a sticker? I'm guessing the first.

Yes Jon, the wood decking has an adhesive side protected by a plastic film.

[ComfortablyNumb]

Fun to watch your Fuso go together so beautifully Kym!

Its posts like these that help beginners like me... immensely!

Bravo and Cheers to you!

[Kym Knight]

The following photos are a basic assembly of the forward superstructure. All sub assemblies are painted and ready with only a few of the smaller pieces to be added once completed.

[Quincy]

She is really coming together Kym!




Bob Pink.

[aleccap]

Now the Fuso is taking shape, are you keeping the weathering to a minimum ? The bridge windows, will you glaze the bridge windows ?

[Kym Knight]

Now the Fuso is taking shape, are you keeping the weathering to a minimum ? The bridge windows, will you glaze the bridge windows ?

Fuso won't be that weathered as she'd only left Kure 2 months before the time I am depicting her. As for glazing the windows, I don't think so!

[Dan K]

Lookin' very nice, Kym

[Kym Knight]

I gave the ole' girl a few teeth. According to "The Anatomy of the Ship :Fuso", the 4 x 25's at both the bow and stern should be 13mm's, but since I forgot to buy some of Finemoulds aftermarket versions, they'll have to stay as 25'S for a while.

[gtbred]

wow!

[J. Soca]

Going up and down that pagoda every half hour must've been a heck of a cardio workout ... i'm loving it so far Kym keep it up



Jose

[aleccap]

Not only the progress is getting faster, the build is looking better and better, hasn't got the rails on yet - I'm placing my money down that this is probably Kym's best build to date (and the darn thing isn't finished yet)

[B.Lampman]

The Fuso was such a contradiction to me. A weird pagoda, with all those 14 inch gun turrets, and spaces in-between superstructures, it was ugly, yet, beautiful all at the same time! I would have agree with Alec, this is your best build so far, and you have done some great work prior!

Bill

[pingjockey]

Looks great Kym! Are you putting it in another diorama or is it going to be a standalone?