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Herr_Pete
10-03-08, 03:17 AM
Has anyone made this model and if so how do you rate it?

This is 1 of my many birthday presents i received today :up: hit the massive 19 lol
HunterICX
10-03-08, 03:36 AM
Happy Birthday, Pete :up:

All I can say about the hasegawa models that they are of good quality.
have fun building it , mate

HunterICx
Raptor1
10-03-08, 06:40 AM
Never built any Hasegawa models, most of mine are Airfix

Tell me how good it is when you finish it
Herr_Pete
10-03-08, 07:48 AM
No probelm raptor. Il let you know while I build the aircraft carrier:up:
HunterICX
10-03-08, 10:14 AM
I've build the Hasegawa Ju87-G1 1/32 and currently work on the Hasegawa Hawker Tempest 1/48.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/149/p1000590jx7.jpg

the quality of the kits are very good. parts are strong and fit nicely.

HunterICX
Herr_Pete
10-03-08, 10:28 AM
Ah, thats good! i like a good strong quality kit! the Stuka Looks Fantastic:up:
XabbaRus
10-03-08, 10:36 AM
Great when you don't have a wife or kids to get in the way.
CCIP
10-03-08, 01:01 PM
That is indeed a beautiful Ju-87 :up:
FIREWALL
10-03-08, 01:08 PM
Nice work Hunter. :up: Looking forward to seeing your Hawker when you get it done. :yep:
Task Force
10-03-08, 04:33 PM
Yes as he said, nice models HunterICX.;)
nikimcbee
10-03-08, 08:25 PM
Great when you don't have a wife or kids to get in the way.

You mean to break them:dead: :shifty: (or younger brothers). My "ex" got mad at me one time and took it out on a few of my models onetime.:x (My expensive eindecker was a casualty):x
LobsterBoy
10-03-08, 10:13 PM
I've done a 1/450 Akagi, but can't honestly remember whose it was. There can't be too many such kits around, though. I did mine roughly a decade ago. It was a relatively quick build and lacked detail (especially around the superstructure). I'd take pictures, but the finished product is currently in storage (trying to sell the house--not going well).
ajrimmer42
10-06-08, 05:00 PM
I really like Hasegawa kits, I did their 1/48 P40 Warhawk, best kit I've ever done. I find if it goes together really well, the finished product always looks fantastic. Same with Tamiya vehicles (not so keen on their planes). Hope you enjoy it mate.
Happy Times
10-08-08, 10:01 AM
Great when you don't have a wife or kids to get in the way.

You mean to break them:dead: :shifty: (or younger brothers). My "ex" got mad at me one time and took it out on a few of my models onetime.:x (My expensive eindecker was a casualty):x

Thats just cruel..:nope: I was about to say she didnt understand the love and devotion that has went on those kits, but then you realise, she probably did.:lol: Womens jealousy towards inanimate objects is something men have problems grasbing.
conus00
10-10-08, 12:22 AM
I just finished their (Hasegawa) 1/700 VIIC & IXC uboats and I was very surprised about the level of the detail they managed to put on these teeny-tiny models.
The original thread is here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=142655

I can only imagine the quality of the models in the bigger scale.
Post some pictures when you start...
FIREWALL
10-10-08, 12:42 AM
I just finished their (Hasegawa) 1/700 VIIC & IXC uboats and I was very surprised about the level of the detail they managed to put on these teeny-tiny models.
The original thread is here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=142655

I can only imagine the quality of the models in the bigger scale.
Post some pictures when you start...

Nice work consus00 :up: I like that size. How did you do the water ?
conus00
10-10-08, 11:09 AM
The water is actually shaped white caulk painted and dry-brushed with three different blue acrylics and white accents. All is coated in Hi-Gloss Varnish.
LobsterBoy
10-18-08, 03:36 PM
After digging a little on-line, I've determined that the 1:450 Akagi I have is not the Hasegawa kit here. The detail of the Hasegawa kit seems far better than the one I did, and I hope it comes together nicely.

My best ship is the 1:350 Enterprise done by Tamiya. It took me a year to do and is currently in storage :cry: while we try to sell the house. I have a series of 1:350 ships (my favorite scale) and am eager to do more.

But I MUST do the 1:72 Gato that Neal got at the Subsim meet. I've located the kit at a local dealer ($90) but have promised to finish a 1:350 Titanic for my wife first.

I have to ask how you all do weathering effects. I've never really gotten the hang of that.

Thanks in advance.
Task Force
10-18-08, 03:38 PM
So, hows the model.:D
Herr_Pete
10-18-08, 03:51 PM
Sadly i have only been able to add a small part of the bow deck and stern deck. Will be making a good proper start on it tomorrow though. :up:
Task Force
10-18-08, 03:59 PM
Cool, dont forget to update on how far you have gotten.;)
Herr_Pete
10-18-08, 04:03 PM
I shall take some photos of what has been done so far when I begin :D
Herr_Pete
10-19-08, 11:15 AM
Construction has started on the Akagi Aircraft Carrier :up:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk257/HerrPetomer/P1000773.jpg
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Herr_Pete
10-19-08, 01:20 PM
Im Currently working on the starboard side of the ship at the moment.
Simply Placing platforms that hold anti-aircraft cannons and the stack which bends out of the side of the ship. Also 4 large supports which will hold the front of the flight deck:up:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk257/HerrPetomer/P1000783.jpg
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http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk257/HerrPetomer/P1000787.jpg
Task Force
10-19-08, 06:20 PM
So you are gona paint it after you finish it.;)
Herr_Pete
10-19-08, 06:43 PM
I am. I have tried painting before assembly and i very much prefer assembling the ship first then painting. I just find it easier:D
Herr_Pete
10-20-08, 07:32 AM
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk257/HerrPetomer/P1000797.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk257/HerrPetomer/P1000798.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk257/HerrPetomer/P1000799.jpg
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http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk257/HerrPetomer/P1000805.jpg

So far it has been a rather enjoyable build. Every piece has fitted perfectly. Only problem, if you can call it a problem is the flash. Isn't much of a barrier though:lol:

Next will be the super structure of the carrier and assembly of the planes :up: