SUBSIM Radio Room Forums - Hasegawa Aircraft Carrier AKAGI 1/450 scale

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Originally Posted by conus00

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 ?

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.

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.

So, hows the model.:D

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:

Cool, dont forget to update on how far you have gotten.;)

I shall take some photos of what has been done so far when I begin :D

Contruction of the Propellers and Hull etc

Starboard Side Construction.

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/k...r/P1000783.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1000784.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1000785.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1000786.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/P1000787.jpg

So you are gona paint it after you finish it.;)

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

Port Side and Supports of the Flight feck have all been glued to the ship now.