Airfix 1/350 scale Type 45

I find instructions are sometimes overrated.   ‘course my modeling results look like it, do don't pay me any mind---sigh.

Hi,

Thanks.  In general I am really liking this kit and how its engineered.  I know that when it first came out some people weren't happy with how the main and upeer superstucture decks were all molded together with side panels that fit on to represent the siperstrucutre faces, but I kind of like it.  It remionds me a bit of an old Renwal model of the USS Farragut that I built when I was younger. 

This building process seems to allow you to prepaint the decks and superstructure sides separately and get a sharp crisp spearation of the two colors where they meet.  The only small issue that I have experienced so far is that in prepainting and prepriming some of the parts, if you get any paint on the interlocking tabs and slots between the two pieces you will probably need to scrape the paint clear of the tabs and slots to make sure that they still fit together cleanly/

Other than that the only other issues that I have had so far is that The are some sink hole/ejector pin marks on the stand, and two (tht I have seen so far) in the hangar.  Due to the size and location of the hangar, those two will probably not be visible (or at least not easily visible) but I'm not sure about the stand.

Pat

Hi,

Slowly making progress, though once I find my decals (so that I can add the one that goes on the hangar floor) and also paint up some of the molded on deck fittings I can finish up the main superstructure sections and add the hull sides and transom. 

One issue that is taking a little time is that although the kit is configured to give sharp edges between the superstrucutre and decks, there ends up being some visible seems on some of the superstructure joints that I have benn trying to clean up a little.  Unfortunately I can't find my "Mr. Dissolved Puty" right now, and the local hobby shop is out of stock.  However, I have found that if I apply just a little "Tamiya Whote Puty" with the edge of my Exacto knife blade I can apply very small amounts, and I can also use the blade to scrape away the excess after it has dried a bit.

Pat