Hasegawa Aircraft Carrier AKAGI 1/450 scale - Page 2

FIREWALL · 10-10-08, 12:42 AM

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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

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

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.

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.

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

Herr_Pete · 10-19-08, 11:15 AM

Construction has started on the Akagi Aircraft Carrier

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

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

Herr_Pete · 10-20-08, 07:32 AM

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

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

10-10-08, 11:09 AM	#17
conus00 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2008 Location: DB85 Posts: 804 Downloads: 166 Uploads: 0	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. __________________

10-18-08, 03:38 PM	#19
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	So, hows the model. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

10-18-08, 03:59 PM	#21
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Cool, dont forget to update on how far you have gotten. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

10-19-08, 11:15 AM	#23
Herr_Pete Commodore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 623 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Contruction of the Propellers and Hull etc Construction has started on the Akagi Aircraft Carrier Last edited by Herr_Pete; 10-19-08 at 01:21 PM.

10-19-08, 01:20 PM	#24
Herr_Pete Commodore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 623 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	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

10-18-08, 03:36 PM	#18
LobsterBoy Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 127 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	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 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.

10-18-08, 03:51 PM	#20
Herr_Pete Commodore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 623 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	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.

10-18-08, 04:03 PM	#22
Herr_Pete Commodore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 623 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	I shall take some photos of what has been done so far when I begin

10-19-08, 06:20 PM	#25
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	So you are gona paint it after you finish it. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

10-19-08, 06:43 PM	#26
Herr_Pete Commodore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 623 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	I am. I have tried painting before assembly and i very much prefer assembling the ship first then painting. I just find it easier

10-20-08, 07:32 AM	#27
Herr_Pete Commodore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 623 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Port Side and Supports of the Flight feck have all been glued to the ship now. 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 Next will be the super structure of the carrier and assembly of the planes