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HIJMS Takao finished

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Rothesay, NB Canada
Posted by VanceCrozier on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:12 AM

Great job on the build, aircraft & everything. I'd agree with subfixer & tigerman - a good wash would be the finishing touch. Yes

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  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Spartanburg, SC
Posted by subfixer on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:08 AM

tigerman

That looks great. Excellent job on the PE. My only recommendation would be to add some washes along the superstructures and turrets, with some streaking up and down the hull. That would help to pop some of the details.

 

I agree with tigerman; this is an excellently built model, but washes and attention to bridge/pilot house windows would really take it to a new level. Portholes and windows can be done using something as simple as a fine tipped Sharpie pen. You have already accomplished this with the cabin windows on the launch on the boat deck. I urge you to take this project to the finish line where it will surely be a winner.

Lee

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: brisbane australia
Posted by surfsup on Friday, May 25, 2012 2:20 AM

Thank you for the comments my Friend......Cheers Mark

If i was your wife, i'd poison your tea! If Iwas your husband, I would drink it! WINSTON CHURCHILL

  • Member since
    April 2012
  • From: Thousand Oaks CA
Posted by PaperPanzer on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:21 PM

Nice job! I always wanted to build a Japanese Cruiser, they look "different" enough from other warships to be interesting. Tamiya has some excellent offerings...Hmm

Auctung! Panzer!

- "And now for something completely different..."- Monty Python's Flying Circus


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    March 2006
Posted by TD4438 on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:21 AM

Well done.The rigging attached to the turret looks like it was a lot of fun.Nice job on the aircraft.

  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: brisbane australia
Posted by surfsup on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:58 AM

Gentlemen I thank you for your comments. They are much appreciated.....Cheers Mark

If i was your wife, i'd poison your tea! If Iwas your husband, I would drink it! WINSTON CHURCHILL

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Monday, May 21, 2012 10:35 AM

That looks great. Excellent job on the PE. My only recommendation would be to add some washes along the superstructures and turrets, with some streaking up and down the hull. That would help to pop some of the details.

I commend you, I'v never painted or built up anything larger then 1/700.

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 Eric 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, May 21, 2012 7:44 AM

Beautiful work!!!!! The WIP allowed me to fully appreicate all the work you put into her.

I've got a IJN cruiser in my stash and this half way makes me want to pull her out and start her and half way scares me off with all the PE and rigging you did!

 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, May 21, 2012 6:35 AM

I have been following your thread,and it truly is a great piece of work.

  • Member since
    March 2009
  • From: brisbane australia
HIJMS Takao finished
Posted by surfsup on Monday, May 21, 2012 6:29 AM

Very happy to say that she is done finally after a struggle. Any C and C's are most welcome.....Cheers Mark

If i was your wife, i'd poison your tea! If Iwas your husband, I would drink it! WINSTON CHURCHILL

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