Thom216 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 With the new Yamato series about to be released, I've prodded myself to start yet another kit to smother the work table! This one is the EDF Kirishima, Okita's Kongo class flagship at the Battle of Pluto from the first episode of Yamato 2199. I don't think it'll be a long build. It's a small kit - and I'm ready for paint after just one morning! The only glue used so far is on some bulges and the fins. Everything else is press fit for painting. That's all for now. Hopefully some paint after work on Sat and Sun. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misrule Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 A excellent if dainty ship compared to some of it's opponents Very agile though! If it helps a while ago I put together a list of the Earth ships that went into the battle at Pluto to try and match the names and numbers on the decal sheet to a particular ship. I think there is only the numbers for the yellow marked ships in this set but might be handy UNCN First Fleet at Pluto in January 2199.1 Kongo type Battleship Kirishima (BBS-555) 8 Murasame type Cruisers Atago (CAS-226) after a mountain - YellowAbukuma (CAS-229) after a river- YellowYugiri (CAS-253) 'Evening Mist'- YellowNachi (CAS-702) after a mountain- grey/redMurakumo (CAS-718) – Gathering clouds, grey/redIbuki (CAS-741) after a mountain- grey/redTsurugi (CAS-777) old style sword - grey/redYakumo (CAS-890)--after a town, red/white 12 Isokaze type DestroyersIsokaze (DDS-101)- shore wind- grey/redAyanami (DDS-103) woven waves- YellowShikinami (DDS-106) parting waves- YellowShiranui (DDS-114)---shining foam—white redYukikaze (DDS-117) 'snow storm'- YellowAyase (DDS-119)- a city- white/redFuyutsuki (DDS-147)- Winter Moon- grey/redMinazuki (DDS-148)- June- grey/redHatsushima (DDS-149)an island- white/redKagerou (DDS-164)- Mirage- grey/redShimakaze (DDS-172) island wind- YellowTachikaze (DDS-216)---Sword Wind, grey/red Other known ships:Murasame (CAS-707) 'autumn rain'- yellowYamato (BBY-01) Kongo (BBS-551) A mountain Haruna (BBS-552) A mountain Yoshino (BBS-553) mountain Myoko (BBS-554) Volcano Kirishima (BBS-555)- Mountain Hiei (BBS-556) -Mountain Chokai (BBS-557) mountain Fuso (BBS-558) Classical name for Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Thanks, that's cool! As for agile Kongos, check out the ten min preview they put out. Kodai's Kongo is kicking booty! Anyway, I painted when I got home from work. White, trainer yellow and then red. I cut the red too much with thinner, so it took a little more time to cover the preshading, but I think it's good now. When you don't know if too much is showing or not enough, then you've reached the point when it's done! The first pic is a bit washed out by the flash, but the second shows a better example of where it's at. Tomorrow I'll assemble as instructed and glue, then add decals. After that will be a gloss coat and a wash, then a flat. Edited February 19, 2017 by Thom216 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 this is the one set I have never been able to get my hands on as it is constantly out of stock at HLJ etc I really like this little ship and have wanted one for a while now Looking forward to seeing more of this one although it doesn't seem like it would be a terribly long build though. How big is it (cm)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Not a long build by a long shot! But then I'm only doing the one ship. It's definitely a 'weekend' build, as working on it around my real work has only taken a few days to get this far. And yes, I'm loving the look of her, except for the wierd position of the bridge atop the turret. I have two of the Fine Molds versions that are 1/500, although they are just about the same size of the Bandai one, about 20cm long. 8 inches from the tip of the drive cone to the bow. But the Fine Mold ones I'm thinking of kit-bashing into a Super-Kongo, with a longer hull and more turrets and separate, dedicated command tower. A build for another time though... As for availability, they do seem to be becoming a little scarce - and 'spensive! I see two on EvilBay for $70!!! Hope you get one for a reasonable price. With the new series there should be some new ones coming out with the new colors and designations, and hopefully not before too long. I really want to add Kodai's Kongo to my collection! With this one, assembly nearly all complete. All I have to put on it now are the trailing edges of the bow fins. I did have some snafus though. During assembly a drop of paint hit the starboard side, which needed to be touched up. Also on that side, I saw that I had missed cleaning up two spru-gate nubs... Some gentle sanding and more touch up have minimized them and hopefully all will be less noticeable under the coming flat coat. I also thought I had put a fingerprint into the paint, but it was merely 'on' the surface and not 'in' the paint itself. I just have to make sure to clean it off good before the flat is applied. Anyway, here she is now. Next, I'm doing decals! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Done decals! There are only a few and most went on easy. The most work was in the dotted white surrounding what look like heat radiators on the stern. The are full decals with film going across the detail. I cut them into fours and trimmed out the middle, then pieced them on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 14 hours ago, Madhatter said: this is the one set I have never been able to get my hands on as it is constantly out of stock at HLJ etc I really like this little ship and have wanted one for a while now Looking forward to seeing more of this one although it doesn't seem like it would be a terribly long build though. How big is it (cm)? On HLJ the preorder for the newer 2202 ships is up, available in March. https://hlj.com/product/BANN15636 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Tidy job with the decals, its looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 18 hours ago, Thom216 said: On HLJ the preorder for the newer 2202 ships is up, available in March. https://hlj.com/product/BANN15636 thanks for that Thom I have placed my preorder for them - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Getting close to the finish! I made a new stand for the ship, basically because I ruined the kit's stand. Then I sprayed a flat enamel coat to protect the decals and paint. Which I'll use at the end also, as it is actually a flatter gloss than the paint without being completely flat. Once that was done, I did do panel-lining around the hull, which I think helps rather than hinders in the end. After, I did the bridge windows, using artist oils. I mixed some white with green and used a toothpick to apply, then my finger and pointed q-tips to wipe away excess. I did it a couple of times and took several pics and viewed them on the computer to keep checking for neatness. Finally, I am happy with how it came out. The green is within the frames and there is only a slight darkening around the area. A last flat coat tomorrow and she will be finished! Edited February 23, 2017 by Thom216 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 great job Thom! Is the bridge/Gun hollow or solid? I am wondering if it's possible to stick an LED inside it is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This is looking great, I'd also like to expand my fleet a bit but I never fancied painting all those windows! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, Madhatter said: great job Thom! Is the bridge/Gun hollow or solid? I am wondering if it's possible to stick an LED inside it is all It's hollow, but the mounting peg is right under the apex of the dome. Plus those windows are extremely tiny! Quote This is looking great, I'd also like to expand my fleet a bit but I never fancied painting all those windows! Will If I painting them all, I'd probably drive myself insane, trying to paint either with a toothpick or a brush with only one hair! Save your sanity and get some artists oils, even just a cheap set. Then apply and just wipe away excess, being sure to not remove the oil from the window itself. Oils have a long drying time so there is plenty of time for corrections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 LOL - of course there's a huge mounting pin right there - couldn't be too much of an easy fix could it. It should possible then to thin the plastic from behind to make it more translucent without going all the way through. Green LED inside and Bob's your Uncle - lit windows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 It would be great to see that! Here are some underside pics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 yeah that's totally do-able. Thanks for taking those shots Thom. I found a set on Evil bay which I will order shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Looking great, thats a tidy job with the teeny windows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Madhatter, Glad to hear you got one, and can't wait to see that being done on your bench! Hunter Rose, Thank you. I was worried about how they would turn out. Turned out it was as easy as any other panel-lining! And she's all DUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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