MikeR Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) As there appears to be a glut of "wingy things" in this GB, I thought I'd have a crack at this kit! The obligatory "wot's in da box"! The instruction sheet: Close up of blurb: Paint guide: Participated in my favourite Pacific sea battle, the Battle of Savo Island in the early hours of August the 9th, 1942. She was subsequently sunk near Kavieng, New Ireland by the USS S-44 a few days later. More pics as I progress! Mike. Edited September 6, 2011 by MikeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Whow! Those big long lance launchers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Oooh! nice, I'll be watching this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamwalker Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 [ I think torp tubes and reload storeage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Very nice choice !!! will follow your build with interest !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Very nice choice. I built the old kit of this 30 years ago, the waterline hull bottom was in red plastic and the kit was molded in very dark gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Nice one Mike. Welcome to the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyfe Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Thanks guys! After 2 hours solid at the table here's todays progress: The bridge levels placed together: Pretty laborious that bit - I'd forgotten how time consuming building a ship is! Midships: The result after fixing the join at the bow: After superstructure: Superstructure all placed together: Some overall shots: Overpackaged methinks! : Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Looking good Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Wow ! looks very good to me !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Going together nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 looking damn good there bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 lookin very good the IJN had some of the best lookin warships afoat... Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Alrighty, here's where she is at the moment: Mostly OOB, but a few extras scavenged from left over Skywave & Tamiya detail sets. I've also had a go at the aerial spreader on "B" turret using stretched sprue. On to the painting stage now! There'll be another hiatus until Friday at the earliest as I'll be onto my 2nd leg of my nightshift rota (finished 4 nights on Sunday, off last night, back in for 4 more tonight. At least I get 5 days off in a row! ). Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It's all so tiny, tiny, tiny! Quite a challenge I think. (I must have a go sometime.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyfe Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Very nice, I'm watching and learning. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 nice build star,how many parts the Kit contains ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris FFZ Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm interested in the colors you will use, when i had taht kit 40 years ago, the instructions were in japanese and the box art showed it as dark, nearly panzer gray in color, with lt wood decks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm interested in the colors you will use, when i had taht kit 40 years ago, the instructions were in japanese and the box art showed it as dark, nearly panzer gray in color, with lt wood decks! I imagine it should be something like Kure Grey and IJN deck tan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) Latest progress: As I'm brush painting, this will take a while!! nice build star,how many parts the Kit contains ??? Not sure, no mention as to exactly how many, but it's a considerable improvement on the original kit! I'm interested in the colors you will use, when i had taht kit 40 years ago, the instructions were in japanese and the box art showed it as dark, nearly panzer gray in color, with lt wood decks! I imagine it should be something like Kure Grey and IJN deck tan. I use a mixture of Humbrol colours. No. 27 Sea Grey for the main colour, then for the deck I use No. 9 Tan overlaid by a single coat 29 RAF Earth Brown to dull it down. In true "Blue Peter" fashion, here's one I made earlier: An Aoshima Chokai which I bought at the same time as the Kako kit. It gives an idea as to how the colour scheme comes out, although the varnish has yellowed a bit. Mike. Edited August 6, 2011 by MikeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhouse Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Promising Start !! good luck with the build !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Just an update: not much has happened in the last two weeks, but I'm now on Hols for the next fortnight. Time to get the nose to the grindstone! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smyfe Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hi Mike, i am far from being any thing like an informed modeller, but just a heads up, my references show that the Kako had linoleum covered decks. I am watching carefully as i have the older version in my to do pile, and need as much help as possible. Looking great so far. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Hi Mike, i am far from being any thing like an informed modeller, but just a heads up, my references show that the Kako had linoleum covered decks. I am watching carefully as i have the older version in my to do pile, and need as much help as possible. Looking great so far.Mick Yep, linoleum: possibly one of the worst deck coverings from a fire retardent point of view! IIRC, the IJN removed the lino from all internal spaces during the war to reduce the fire risk. Perhaps they did learn something from Midway! Anyways, here's today's progress: Preliminary coat of Humbrol No. 9 Gloss Tan on the deck, to be followed by No. 29 Earth Brown to dull it down. It gives a nice worn look to the deck. Black funnel caps and a wee dose of No. 121 IAF Sand to start off the boats and the blast bags. I've also made a start on the spare aircraft floats either side of the fore funnel. Aircraft coming along nicely: One each E8N "Dave" and E7K "Alf" in the two tone "China Theater" camouflage. I'm doing these in a batch as I never did the aircraft for the Chokai, so I'd thought I'd get off my posterior and get them done too. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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