The Ship Model Forum

Posted: **Mon Dec 26, 2011 10:44 am**

So far everyone is elegiable to participate. For me the deal breaker would be if you are to the point you are to the fitting out stage and could do the rigging and weathering. If you are that far, you are to close to done.

As far as types of ships, if the navy in question has offically had it listed as some type of curiser during any part of it career, even if it was converted to a curiser, it counts. If Auxiliary Cruiser is an offical catagory it is welcome.

Posted: **Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:26 am**

Count me in with the Pit-Road 1/700 IJN Auxiliary Cruiser Aikoku Maru.

Edit:
Dry fit of parts looks like it should pretty much fall together. Great use of "slide molding" to render detail on all sides.

Has anyone buit this one, and if so are there andy errors/pitfalls I should be aware of?

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:50 am**

ajkochev wrote:So far everyone is elegiable to participate. As far as types of ships, if the navy in question has offically had it listed as some type of curiser during any part of it career, even if it was converted to a curiser, it counts...

Is that a "no" to WIFs? The countries in question would classify these ships as "heavy curuisers". Would that classify it as a "yes" to WIFs?

I hope so! Thanks!

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 2:34 pm**

Funny, Aikoku Maru is what I plan to build after Maya. I'm thinking I can get both in

Scott, you'll have to lead the way.

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:27 pm**

navydavesof wrote:
ajkochev wrote:So far everyone is elegiable to participate. As far as types of ships, if the navy in question has offically had it listed as some type of curiser during any part of it career, even if it was converted to a curiser, it counts...
Is that a "no" to WIFs? The countries in question would classify these ships as "heavy curuisers". Would that classify it as a "yes" to WIFs?

I hope so! Thanks!

Sorry, that was a yes!. Post details of the kit and and I'll add you.

Posted: **Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:46 pm**

Would Graf Spee qualify? It's more a heavy cruiser than anything else, IMHO.

Posted: **Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:11 am**

denstore wrote:Would Graf Spee qualify? It's more a heavy cruiser than anything else, IMHO.

Wikipedia has it listed as a Deutchland class heavy cruiser so that is good enough for me.

Post kit details and I'll add you.

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:25 pm**

Decks are pretty much done on my Aikoku Maru.

This is the first time I've used colored artist's pencils for deck accents. Overall I'm pleased:

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:02 am**

ajkochev wrote: Wikipedia has it listed as a Deutchland class heavy cruiser so that is good enough for me. Post kit details and I'll add you.

It will be the Trumpeter 1/350 kit, with whatever good etch I can find. Probably turned brass mains and secondaries as well.

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:26 am**

I will try to participate with the USS Pittsburg (Trumpeter 1 / 700), White Ensign Models PE and gun barrels (master).

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:09 pm**

What time frame are you looking at.. I have a couple of modern/cold-war crusiers that I might consider... ie truxton or horn...
thanks...

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:22 pm**

ex-navy wrote:What time frame are you looking at.. I have a couple of modern/cold-war crusiers that I might consider... ie truxton or horn...
thanks...

Any era is welcome so long as it could be classified a cruiser.

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:34 pm**

ex-navy wrote:What time frame are you looking at.. I have a couple of modern/cold-war crusiers that I might consider... ie truxton or horn...
thanks...

Build it up. A cruiser is a cruiser. As long as it's a destroyers big brother your in!

Posted: **Sun Jan 01, 2012 11:45 am**

I'd like to jump in with the 1/350 Aoshima Nachi. It's already started but it's not close to 85%. I've got the hull and main decks together, mounted on it's base and painted and the bridge structure started. I will post a photo first chance I get.

Posted: **Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:32 pm**

reigels wrote:Decks are pretty much done on my Aikoku Maru.

This is the first time I've used colored artist's pencils for deck accents. Overall I'm pleased:

Scott, so pleased you're building this for the group build, as it is in my stash and such an intriguing kit. I don't know of anyone reporting a start on this kit yet, so as Dan says, you are leading the way.

Deck coloring looks lovely. I tried colored pencils once on an older mold IJN battlship... did not lay down as nicely as yours appears to have done. I see they are Prismcolor pencils can you specify what type (there is extraordinary variety out there!) Any concerns about weathering over top of thisl? How sharp are you getting the points - what is visible in the photo? Wider than planking? Light over dark? Dark over light? What was the undercoat - the Humbrols?

Happy New Year to all participants - love the diversity of navies, ship sizes, and eras shaping up here!

D-Boy

Posted: **Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:54 pm**

I will enter Dragons 1/700th USS Albany CG-10.
And if I have a good build year, Aoshima's 1/350th light cruiser Nagara.

Posted: **Sun Jan 01, 2012 11:20 pm**

Happy New Year everyone and happy building! This group build is offically open. Post pictures here or link to WIP thread. If you haven't already joined and want to please PM me with the details and I'll add you. This thread might get big and don't want to miss you in all the posts.

Posted: **Mon Jan 02, 2012 6:37 pm**

I spent just under three hours today working on the San Francisco's cranes. They are not done yet but I got tired of working on them.

I have set aside Wednesdays for working on the San Francisco.