1:350 Akagi - (well here goes)

Kym Knight · Post by **Kym Knight** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:10 am

Thanks Alec, and yes, the Akagi has had it's spot reserved on a dio since I first heard the rumours of it in design stage. The carrier plus the others will be at anchor prior to the big clash at Midway.
Now I just wish the damn paint would turn up so I can get on with it.

J. Soca · Post by **J. Soca** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:17 am

Those bulkheads are so well done, man Hasegawa really outdid themselves this time right.. enough with the butt kissing

she looks fantastic Kym

can't wait to see her with the island on place.

Jose

mitchell300 · Post by **mitchell300** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:04 pm

Really nice build..
If i have to work whit photo-etch i think i will kill it

I dont have the patient for all that photo etch like u did.
Wow O.o

Mitch

Kym Knight · Post by **Kym Knight** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:37 am

I haven't been able to do a lot lately, still no paint, so I applied some washes and rust streaking then painted up and added some of the crew. The Fujimi 2nd set (gunners, loaders, ect) of crew still hasn't arrived yet, so there will be more along the sides.

Ship Model Gallery · Post by **MartinJQuinn** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:14 am

Very cool Kym!

WI_Chris · Post by **WI_Chris** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:28 pm

Pardon my language, but that is damned fine! I absolutely cannot wait to see this finished!

Chris

J. Soca · Post by **J. Soca** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:25 pm

That's some exquisite work Kym

Jose

Kym Knight · Post by **Kym Knight** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:46 am

After the longest break from modelling I've had in the last 2 years (1 week), I finally received the paints I 've been waiting on. So now I have the plastic deck fitted, the wooden deck fitted and deck markings done.
Even if a builder decided not to go the 'whole hog' with photo-etch, this wood deck is a must, it really sets things off.

aleccap · Post by **aleccap** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:57 am

OH MY !!!! That is looking so good, myself and just about everyone else can't wait to see the finished item - just one favour - could you please post me that magic wand you're using.

veliko_pile · Post by **veliko_pile** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:45 am

WOW. that's beautiful, this is a 500-600 USD project isn't ??!?

PeteM · Post by **PeteM** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:44 pm

Just looks awesome! The wood deck was the one AM item that I was going to pass on (along with the jack stays - BTW what is your opinion on the necessity of that set?), but after seeing it installed it looks like I'll be laying out for it as well. Did you seal it in any way?

Elvis965 · Post by **Elvis965** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:28 pm

Beautiful work, Kym!

Are those decals or did you paint those flight deck markings?

I'd love to pick one of those up with all the goodies, but I still need to make my monthly mortgage payment!

Bob

Kym Knight · Post by **Kym Knight** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:04 pm

PeteM & Elvis965,
It's up to you if you want the jackstays. I only did the funnel, but the rest of the set won't go to waste, there'll be plenty of other projects that will need them.
The wood deck set comes with a sheet of rub on decals that will go straight on to the wood. When applying, make sure they are held in position by some tape to stop them moving when rubbing. (I used the rounded end of a paint brush). I screwed up when applying the 'meatball', it shifted and came off with a rip through decal. Here's where I took a chance. I lightly sprayed some fast drying clear gloss lacquer (just a store bought pressure can) over the 'Meatball' and let it dry. Once that was done and making sure that it was as smooth as I could get it, applied the wet decal from the kit right over the top. Worked perfect. Once that was dried and the rest of the markings added , I gently sprayed the entire deck with lacquer, let it dry and gave it another light coat. Today I'll give it a coat of Dull coat. Unless your going to be floating the finished carrier around in the bathtub with you, I don't see any reason to apply any fancy water sealants. But that's my opinion.

Kym Knight · Post by **Kym Knight** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:05 am

These will be the final shots posted of Akagi until it is mounted in the Truk 42' - 'A Prelude to Defeat' dio. All that is left to do is add a few more crew and build the Kate's & Val's.

gtb -red · Post by **gtb -red** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:18 am

that a gem. period!!

Lucky · Post by **Lucky** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:38 am

Hi Kym

wonderful building

Bravo

Luciano

nick · Post by **nick** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:16 am

Must have cost ALOT!

but you're the master!

Awesome work Kym!

Can't wait to see it floating on the dio!

Nick

Elvis965 · Post by **Elvis965** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:39 am

Gorgeous!

I gotta start saving my pennies for one of those....

Bob

aleccap · Post by **aleccap** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:59 am

Looking every part the great model I'd expect from Kym, very, very nice job, just one question that someone else has bound to have asked, the deck very nice and clean, will you weather this or leave clean ?

cplchanb · Post by **cplchanb** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:08 am

my eyes are watering from the sheer envy of your superior skills and craftsmanship compared to mine....

very beautiful work though...cant wait for the final result!

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