Battleship IJN Fuso 1/200 - card paper/3D print

[wieslaw_]

Hi everyone.
 

I would like to present you with a slightly shortened version of the progress report from the construction of my paper (and 3D printed) model of the IJN Fuso battleship in 1/200 scale. I will make a short introduction to bring you up to date. I started this model around January 2010, which was a long, long time ago. Unfortunately, every time I tried to return to this model, I always had some personal issues in my life. The hull was based on a cardboard model from Military Model No. 1-2/2007.

Below are some photos of how I started and where I was at the beginning of 2022.
 

Hull frames:



After a lot of work, I finally got a base shape:





Wooden deck:



Hull ready for painting:











Hull painted:












 

Edited April 12, 2023 by wieslaw_

[wieslaw_]

Below are my first Sonic Mini 8K prints:



On the Olfa Cutting-mat with a centimeter scale:



I started making the funnel superstructure and the details on the deck:















Some photos of the funnel and 3D printed parts before being placed on the deck:






 

Edited April 12, 2023 by wieslaw_

[wieslaw_]

I'm still in the process of making the funnel superstructure. I did come across a small problem with a template that was too short, but I've managed to solve it. To make the "vents" I used Mr Halinski's phenomenal set of photo-etched parts dedicated to this model.







Funnel steam and smoke pipes. I made them in 3D based on Fuso's monograph from the Anatomy of the Ship by Mr Janusz Skulski. The pipes themselves could've been made from some wire but I didn't have any at that time.







Next, I managed to make the platforms for the searchlights, and I tested the railing templates I had printed. I think that they passed the test. To make it more detailed, I added overlay covers with rivets on them. Let's say it's just a small experiment of mine that should give results when it comes to the wash at the end. I still have to do two more small platforms on the sides of the funnel and two radar antennas.

All the elements of the front platform:



Assembled platform:



Railing template:



All the parts in place without glueing:





Painted platforms:

Edited April 12, 2023 by wieslaw_

[wieslaw_]

The funnel superstructure is finally finished. Next, it's time for the rear tower superstructure. I saved the pagoda for last.













BTW sorry guys for my english but I'm not a native speaker.

Edited April 12, 2023 by wieslaw_

[Zoran Srb]

This is very, very, very, VERY good !!! Sorry it took you that long to get this far, but, if I may say so, it's worth it. I just hope that you will find strength/will/time to complete it soon, so we can see her done... I've made Yamashiro in 350th scale, but this is monster!!!! Hope to see more from you  soon, cheers !!!

[Tojo72]

Wow,that's good stuff, looks great,looks as good as any plastic kit for sure

[Iceman 29]

A very high level of quality! Bravo! 👍

 

 

[ArnoldAmbrose]

4 hours ago, wieslaw_ said:

BTW sorry guys for my english but I'm not a native speaker.

No, me neither, I speak Australian. 😁

 

That model has exquisite detail and superb workmanship. (In other words, it is very good). This may have taken you a long time up to now but the results are worth it. Hopefully you can get more done soon. Regards, Jeff.

[Dmitriy1967]

Great job! Amazing detailing.

[wieslaw_]

10 hours ago, Zoran Srb said:

Sorry it took you that long to get this far, but, if I may say so, it's worth it. I just hope that you will find strength/will/time to complete it soon, so we can see her done...

 

7 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said:

This may have taken you a long time up to now but the results are worth it.

 

Thanks guys, I'm glad you like it.
 

To be honest in the first post you can see the shape of the model that has been maintained since 2010. Like US Iowa class battleships, my Fuso was "preserved" and lay down in the storage wrapped in plastic, waiting for a better times. Everything else from the next posts it's a last year progress, so I think I've got the right flow now.
 

Thanks again

[Rumblestripe]

Looking very good. Honestly as a non-Maritime modeller I hold you guys in the highest regard and come here for inspiration.

 

This is inspirational modelling and a fascinating fusion of several techniques. 

[Ex-FAAWAFU]

That’s fabulous!  Keep it up!

[robgizlu]

Hugely impressive !!

Rob

[Thom216]

Looking beautiful!

[Micha_Pol]

Not a fan of IJN ships (or any post-WWI ships) visually, but the build looks tremendously good, the funnel assemply alone is unbeliavable. I am sure this will end up a masterpiece,

[wieslaw_]

I want to show that something is going on in the Fuso build, trying to "close" the aft deck.

Edited August 20, 2023 by wieslaw_

[wieslaw_]

Slowly going forward...

Edited September 4, 2023 by wieslaw_

[Iceman 29]

Not fast enough for us... 

[Zoran Srb]

She's a beast !!! Cant wait to see her done. Keep up the good work!!

[theskits62]

The level of detail you are achieving here is amazing, its really hard to believe that the main elements are card. Even though its an odd looking ship i've always loved the menacing look of her. Can't wait to see what you do with the main pagoda !!

[wieslaw_]

Already in place and "it's alive!!!"

[Courageous]

Amazing work, lovely detail. Did you draw and 3D print the catapult?

 

Stuart

[wieslaw_]

21 hours ago, Courageous said:

Did you draw and 3D print the catapult?

 

Yes I did 3D model and print by myself.

[PF Naughton]

Hi, 

Your build is looking great.

Pat

[Thom216]

Fantastic Fuso!