IJN Fuso in 1:350

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pingjockey wrote:Looks great Kym! Are you putting it in another diorama or is it going to be a standalone?
It will be going with quite a few others in the dio 'Preparation for the Battle Leyte Gulf'


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She looks beautiful Kym! Exceptionally clean & fast work. :thumbs_up_1: Please post more pictures when you have time. I intend to use yours for inspiration when I start mine. I also look forward to seeing that new dio! :wave_1:
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Kym Knight wrote:
pingjockey wrote:Looks great Kym! Are you putting it in another diorama or is it going to be a standalone?
It will be going with quite a few others in the dio 'Preparation for the Battle Leyte Gulf'


Guys, thanks for the comments.
I wouldn't waste alot of time with the battle prep. It's not going to be a good ending for the IJN at Leyte Gulf :big_grin:
I should get my Fuso and the extras tomorrow. Thanks for the WIP.
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Great work Kym, and I have a question

I've noticed you've built a ton of Japanese BB's. Which in your opinion is the best? I had the Hasegawa Nagato but unfortunately I had to sell it off. I'm thinking of picking up a different kit in the future.
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drdoom1337 wrote:Great work Kym, and I have a question

I've noticed you've built a ton of Japanese BB's. Which in your opinion is the best? I had the Hasegawa Nagato but unfortunately I had to sell it off. I'm thinking of picking up a different kit in the future.


I really liked building the Kongo and the Nagato, but this Fuso with it`s dedicated P/E is amazing. I could also be a bit biased as she is my favourite IJN battleship. In reality, I don't think you could go wrong with any of the recent IJN 1:350 releases.
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So, if torn between Kongo and Fuso (with limited funds :heh: ) which one would you spring for with the benefit of hindsight? I too am intrigued by the dedicated set. The level of detail on your guns is amazing!
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drdoom1337 wrote:So, if torn between Kongo and Fuso (with limited funds :heh: ) which one would you spring for with the benefit of hindsight? I too am intrigued by the dedicated set. The level of detail on your guns is amazing!

Definitely Fuso!!
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Great looking build, Kym! I wasn't going to get this, but after seeing yours...
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Received my Fuso today. :smallsmile: It is now waterlined. It looks so much better low in the water.
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Excellent excellent work Kym! AS always I enjoy your work
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Another great build Kym :thumbs_up_1: Whenever I see pictures of a Fuso model I'm tempted to start my own 1/700 scale kit right away. One of the most beautiful ship of the IJN in my opinion (for what it's worth :heh: )

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Well, it's finally finished and just one week before the model show. I will submit photo's to gallery soon.
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:thumbs_up_1: Looks great Kym!
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Now, thats a battleship!
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I'm not that familiar with japanese ships but did the Fuso have two or more upper decks/platforms than let's say Nagato or Kongo?
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Though I haven't done a count, there is probably 2 or 3 more levels than Kongo.
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Nice work. If I ever build a Japanese capital ship, it'll probably be this one. Well this one and a Soryu or Hiryu, once someone makes them.
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Very, very nice, Kym.
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I like it and am looking forward of more pictures in the gallery. :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
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Thanks guys, it won gold for best ship (powered) in the North Queensland Model Comp on the weekend and was only just beaten out for best in show. Then again, I even voted for the winner of best in show, this one.





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