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These folks are all the Sprues for my Hasegawa Akagi,not including the aircraft,I personally have never attempted anything of this magnitude.I won't even think about all of those upgrade sets.I have built some large ships but not this detailed.I purchased the kit about 10 years ago saying it was going to be a retirement project.I just hope I can finish it before it finishes me.I plan to get a start on it and then work on it in the background,while I work on less daunting projects to keep my sanity.I hope it comes out decent,one of my favorite ships,somewhat of a cobbled together beast,but a nice looking ship to me.So wish me luck as I embark.
MC and I are going to follow this. I know you will do it proud
goldhammer MC and I are going to follow this. I know you will do it proud
Well Jack thanks,not sure about a WIP,too much pressure,but perhaps a picture here and there.
I think its Jack,right?
Here's a "good luck" wish, although I really doubt that you need one. Looking at the sprue layout gives me the chills. If I ever attempt a ship model, I'll be sure to adopt your idea of using it as a backgroung project.
Looking forward to your WIP posts!
That looks cool. Even working on the air wing is a big task, a diversion.
Modeling is an excuse to buy books.
Zowie, that's a bunch of sprue sets, Tojo!
Yahoo! That is going to be an epic undertaking. I look forward to any progress pics you choose to put up. Good luck and take your time.
"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin
That's a lot of plastic!!
Chad
God, Family, Models...
At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo
On deck: Who knows!
Actually it's Art, but I answer to most anything.
goldhammer Actually it's Art, but I answer to most anything.
Sorry
Well, good luck with that baby!
Just think about how much work went into the 1:1 ship... and a well placed torpedo could turn it all into scrap metal. A model is easy in comparison, isn't it?
How about scratchbuilding something like that - that would be a lot of work, wouldn't it?
I'm just trying to cheer you up a little... It's a lot of plastic, for sure. But I think if you glue the big parts cleanly, and then find a way to paint the small parts "production line style" - or add the ones that are going to be grey anyway before painting - and everything will be just fine.
Good luck once again and have a nice day
Paweł
All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!
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That's one of the great things about this hobby no chance of being bored with a project like that to turn to. Good luck; look forward to seeing updates.
I believe you are also working on a 1/72 tank.....and now this!? Kicking it up a notch is an understatement. Have fun and thanks for sharing.
John
Tojo72 goldhammer Actually it's Art, but I answer to most anything. Sorry
No apologies needed. I got a chuckle from it.
Holy cats Tojo... good luck. That looks killer.
I'll be here waiting for the updates. Knowing the way you build, this is going to be great to watch. Hope you have smooth sailing with it.
Jim
Stay Safe.
Main WIP:
On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II
I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.
Pawel ... and a well placed torpedo could turn it all into scrap metal.
... and a well placed torpedo could turn it all into scrap metal.
I built one of those monsters for a friend a year or so ago. It was quite a project. That was one strange ship. I started to call it the IJN Afterthought. I had some strange features, search lights under the flight deck and on the flight deck as well, The gun turrets on one side did not match the other side, then there was this strang rail system under the aft flight deck that had a box looking thing that went around from one side to the other.
This thing started of as a Battlecruiser but gained about 10,000 tons by the time they were finished and the amount of aircraft it could carry was unreal.
If you happen ot have some extra sprue parts lwft over as my kit did, I'd be willing to take them off your hands. I'm always looking fos extra parts for other projects.
The island on the port side... compared to Kaga's on starboard.
Hiryu on port , Soryu on starboard.
IIRC, there was some notion that this would improve versatility in operations, I think by segregating the landing patterns.
Tojo,
This build will be awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing some progress from time to time.
Bruce
On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF
1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I
GM is correct as I remember. They could operate closer together and the landing patterns would basically be reversed. By not being so spread out the escorts would have tighter ASW coverage
This I gotta see.
"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"
That makes the head spin.
I'll second that. Another good one is "Never Call Me a Hero" by Kleiss.
Tojo that must be a very large model. My 1/2 finished Trumpeter Lexington is just...huge.
thats a lot of tiny parts for me..
Nick.
Yikes! This will be interesting to watch.
Your comments and questions are always welcome.
GMorrison I'll second that. Another good one is "Never Call Me a Hero" by Kleiss. Tojo that must be a very large model. My 1/2 finished Trumpeter Lexington is just...huge.
About the same as my Lexington and New Jersey
There must be close to 1,000 parts!! How are you going to paint all of those parts? How long do you think it will take to build that kit. I am really impressed.
And I can't even finish a 1/48th aircraft or 1/35th tank. My hats off to you Tojo!!!
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
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