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 Hi All The build starts here, a full review of the kit can be found here:- http://forum.model-space...amp;m=252600#post252600
Life colour do two IJN paint sets I have set one with set two on the way. The first thing to do was to clean up the hull casting by removing the sprue remnants and any very slight edge casting marks. This done we start on the first of the etch namely the Degaussing bar/strip that countered magnetic mines, The strip is about 0.5mm wide and in several parts that need to be attached to the hull. Next the crew bar was added. Before painting the hull the rudders and propellor shafts need to be added you can see the rudders fitted. The first of the internal etch compartments has been made up. More soon. Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy
This looks like an interesting build and looks very detailed with all that PE. Definitely going to follow this one.
Happy building
David
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Interesting build - nice start!Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
On the shelf:
Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
Completed builds:
McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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Will be following this one Andy! Regards, Phil. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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You do find some very interesting builds Andy. This is another one I will be following. Great start. Mark
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Great start Andy  The PE is looking great
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Hi very neat and tidy start.look forward to next update.cheers mick Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Good to see your build underway. Great start.
Graeme
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Very nice start with plenty of pics. Thanks Andy Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Thanks for looking in and your comments both Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The stand has had any burrs /casting marks removed, the hull has had the prop shafts added and then all the parts have had a coat of undercoat. Next it's the preparation of the steam turbines and internal parts. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Second paint set has arrived I now have all the correct colours for the aircraft arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Lots of undercoating and top coating going on at the moment the cast metal stand [included in the kit] was undercoated and then sprayed semi-gloss black. The hull is highly detailed so the red anti-fowling was first sprayed then masked of ander the upper hull sprayed with IJN Cure Arsenal Grey after it was dry the stand was mounted on the hull. The first internal sub-assembly to be made up is the engine room along with the engine components/shafts. The instructions say to paint the internals IJN Grey but IJN Greys are quite dark so I opted to use the lightest IJN blue/Grey which is Maizuru Grey to give a contrast. The etch engine room is made of several sections which are all joined together then the stern gun barbet is added and it all mounted in the hull with screws. The boiler room is the next sub assembly. More soon Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Excelllent work Andy, looking forward to more. Mark
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Great job Andy, that's a pretty detailed engine room considering the scale.
Graeme
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Great job Andy, I'm loving how this is comming together
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looking great following with interest J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Looking great Andy, very nice work.... .. Working at this scale is an art in itself, not sure my eyes would take it.... .. Look forward to seeing your next update.... Regards Alan
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Nice work Andy, following this will be a pleasure.
Happy building
David
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