73north Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 This is a terrific Model kit of the most famous ' lucky ship ' Destroyer YUKIKAZE ( means Snow Wind ) in the Imperial Japanese navy which served from 1941 to 1945 with distinction . This was a lovely kit , which fitted like a dream , it was given the addition of the South Korean ' Infini ' Super Detail set used , which is a very comprehensive etch set , which is even more extensive ( by a long way ) to the Lion Roar set ( unobtainable now ) Ref IM-535001R1 for the 1/350 IJN Destroyer Yukikaze for TAMIYA Detail up set. The Contents of the Infini Super-Detail set were as follows - Photo Etching : 3 Sheets (180x97mm) + 1 Sheet (90x64mm) , Turned Brass (110pcs for single barrel AA guns , triple barrel AA guns , metal depth charges , 4 x 5 inch Main gun barrels ) , Rigging Thread : Black Lycra 10m , Metal Screw : 2pcs and a Gold Metal Name Plate plus a detailed and easily followed Instruction Manual I also added to the Model a Cotton Fabric ' BECC ' 1/350 Scale Flag for the Rising Sun at the stern - and this made a huge difference , far better than a Decal - as you can make it look like it is fluttering in the wind - to be honest to the naked eye it looks even better , than my I Pad makes out ! This Model is very highly recommended The Basic Model once it has had a detail up set added to it , dramatically improves it - I hope that the results speak for themselves ! I built it over a good number of months last year , but never got round to photographing it and displaying it here , due to my NHS ' Operating Theatre ' Pandemic work which has taken a huge amount of my spare time by reducing my normal energy levels ( I have not caught Covid for some reason ) so that I just wanted to rest mid-week - so most of the work was done on weekends and a few weeks annual leave . I also did a few ' Agency ' shifts so that took a bit of my normal spare time ( I needed them money ) I hope this is a reasonable model , probably average compared to all the fabulous models I see posted here I forgot reason building it was that in the late 1980's , I purchased an old Volume 1 of Profile Warships ( 1971 ) , this ship was featured , so it seemed logical to build it ! kind regards 73North 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Gidday @73north I have to disagree with you when you said it's a reasonable model. No, you've done an exceptional model, one you can include in the 'fabulous' category. 👍 (Your 2nd last line above). I've done a simple build, well conversion actually of this ship in 1/700 and would like to do her again in 1/600 but it'll have nowhere near the detail you've done here. She's very well done. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Lovely work well done !! I love the IJN destroyers, they look so sleek and you've captured that really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I think it looks a Fabulous build though if I'm honest the photos don't do it justice. Your "corticene" and it's strips just look terrific. The rigging is excellent I feel this build more than hold's it's own against the rest here Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Derbyshire Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Greetings Sir Some really skilled model making , The detail really takes it to the next level. Cheers Brian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Excellent build, very nice target... DaveH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Great looking model. Good work on the rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73north Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 Thank you all for kind comments ! Very kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman 3:16 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Gorgeous build - well done sir!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Immaculate detailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73north Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) On 2/21/2022 at 9:29 AM, robgizlu said: I think it looks a Fabulous build though if I'm honest the photos don't do it justice. Your "corticene" and it's strips just look terrific. The rigging is excellent I feel this build more than hold's it's own against the rest here Rob Problem solved - better photo taken today Edited February 24, 2022 by 73north 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Think it looks great ,top work ( definitely a lot more than reasonable I'd say) and you should get some more pictures to show it too👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I think that's a stunning build, really handsome ship done justice with the care you have taken in assembling her. Those updated photos really show her off well, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 7:15 PM, 73north said: Problem solved - better photo taken today Yes But No But not enough of them need to see more please what a stunning build. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73north Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) I finally found my old build photos - I thought they were lost after computer problems last year , which are very instructive just how good the engineering and design features are in a Tamiya Model Ship ( 1/350 Scale ) Kit . The Hull - note the Plastic Stiffeners in the Hull ( with slots half-way down you would cut through if you wanted a waterline hull - impressive ) This allows a good fit and also makes certain when the decks are fitted there is adequate support throughout - the build was a joy , thanks to this foresight and engineering . Note - the 2 Washers are reinforcement mounts for the 2 plastic kit pedestals which fit onto the Kit Display Base ( which comes with 2 Tamiya Decal Stickers for the Ships name - one with 2 Decals with Japanese Writing and 2 Decals with English Writing I only used one Decal and the other side of the Display Base had the Infini Name Plate fitted ( as per photos ) The Main ( Aft ) Mast - note Tamiya Kit Jig to make certain the alignment is perfect - and the finished article with etch added Fore Mast - with Tamiya Jig ( note plastic arrow showing you how it will be installed in the Ship , facing the right way ) and finally the Funnel - with photo-etch - which makes a huge difference to the look of the Kit I hope post this might be of help to any Modeller planning this Kit in the present or future Edited February 26, 2022 by 73north 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micha_Pol Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Model looks great, I am not really a fan of the way Japanese ships look but that does noch change the fact that your build is superb. Excellent worke on the PE, the funnel is especially impressive. Nice weathering - not too much, not too little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Most impressive and some beautiful aircraft in the display too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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