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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'


Guys, thanks for the comments.

She looks beautiful Kym! Exceptionally clean & fast work. 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!

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
I should get my Fuso and the extras tomorrow. Thanks for the WIP.

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.

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.

So, if torn between Kongo and Fuso (with limited funds ) 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!

drdoom1337 wrote:So, if torn between Kongo and Fuso (with limited funds ) 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!!

Great looking build, Kym! I wasn't going to get this, but after seeing yours...

Received my Fuso today. It is now waterlined. It looks so much better low in the water.

Excellent excellent work Kym! AS always I enjoy your work

Another great build Kym 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 )

Cheers

Sylvain

Well, it's finally finished and just one week before the model show. I will submit photo's to gallery soon.

Looks great Kym!

Now, thats a battleship!

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?

Though I haven't done a count, there is probably 2 or 3 more levels than Kongo.

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.

Very, very nice, Kym.

I like it and am looking forward of more pictures in the gallery.

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.