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 Rank: Vice-Master       Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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HI All! I have started building the HIRYU(飛龍 Flying Dragon) that was one of the 6 Imperial Japanese Navy's aircraft carriers sunken in the Midway operation. It is a Fujimi's 1/700 water line model with photo etching parts set, wooden deck seal and dry decal set. My friend requested me to build his kit and I accepted his offer on the other day. After my finishing this model, it will be sent to him. One of the reasons why he requested me is that he knew I have ever built the HIRYU model. I'll post the building diary here, since it is also a great motivation to keep a promise of the deadline. Best Regards, Yutaro Yutaro HONMA attached the following image(s): DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Looks a nice kit with plenty of etch. i will be following your Build
jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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 Hi Yaturo Another nice kit with all the extra's , I will look forward to your build regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi Jase! Thank you for looking and comment on my post. I'll do my best. Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi Andy! Thank you for your comment. I think HIRYU's kit is fun to build. If you feel it, I'll be happy. Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi All! I post second diary. I start making a floor. Two metal panels are glued tightly on the floor part. These panels not only stabilize the model but also prevent the model from being warped in the future.(No.1) Next right and left hull parts are glued with many stiffeners. Although I glued carefully, there is a small gap at the bow. I apply putty in it.(No.2,3,4,5) Windows are opened by 0.5mm drill. Windows in the red lines have already opened. I think they seems to be sharper than residual window's molds.(No.6,7) A bow deck part is processed. Since I'll exchange reels for etching, I remove the molds on the part. I attach 0.2mm brass rods on the linoleum covered floor. Since Hiryu's Navy Yard was YOKOSUKA(横須賀), IJN gray 2 (No.32) paint is used. Additionally linoleum color is painted on the part.(No.8,9,10,11) Today's work is end here. Best Regards, Yutaro Yutaro HONMA attached the following image(s): DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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looking good ,nice work ,its the little extra's that make all the difference regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi Andy! Yes, you are right! More troublesome process makes more impressive results. Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi All! Weekday's progress is like a turtle.  Brass rods are scratched by a utility knife. Brass color appears on the linoleum deck. (No.1,2) All the windows molds are opened.(No.3) Floor and the hull are glued. They are fixed by masking tapes for several days.(No.4) Best Regards, Yutaro Yutaro HONMA attached the following image(s): DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi All! I posted my 4th diary. I'm waiting for fixing of hull and floor. Meanwhile I will make a progress even if it is small. I prepared for etching parts. I washed them and painted them in IJN Gray2. (No.1,2) Next, I built a bridge. I collected plastic parts of the bridge. (No.3) Windows were also opened. (No.4) Masking-sol were put on the search lights' lens. And search light parts were painted in silver.(No.5.6,7) I assembleed the plastic parts. (No.8) For preparation for attaching etching parts, I memorized the photo of finished bridge as possible as I could. (No.9) Best Refards, Yutaro Yutaro HONMA attached the following image(s): DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi All! I post 5th diary of building the HIRYU. Bridge with etching parts was painted in IJN Gray 2.(No.1) Bottom of the model was painted in brown.(No.2) Linoleum floor on the stern deck was painted as bow deck.(No.3) All the molds of the reel were exchanged for etching parts.(No.4-7) Small boats were assembled and painted.(No.8) Almost the parts were attached on the sterndeck.(No.9) Two Funnels with etching were assembled and attached.(No.10) Machinegun's platform and anchors were located on the bow.(No.11-13) The weekend progress was big, but there remains long way to the goal. Best Regards, Yutaro Yutaro HONMA attached the following image(s): DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Hi Yaturo very nice work on the etch and build ,1/700 etch can be a royal pain to work with but worth the effort and it shows regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Beautiful work Yutaro, a credit to your skills..... Regards Alan
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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HiAndy! Thank you for looking and posting the comment. Although 1/700 etching is difficult to handle with, it makes me happy if they were attached fine .......but..... . Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi Alan! Thank you for looking at my diary and giving me a comment to cheer as usual. Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi All! I posted my 6th diary. I assembled weapon equipments that are attached on the both side of the hull.(No.1) At this stage, I stopped to check residual works. A flight deck is going to be attached at the next stage. It will be very difficult to attach the parts under the deck or to repair the errors there. Checking the assembling instruction, I verified the model, plastic parts and etching parts.(No.2) I may be able to go to the next stage. Best Regards, Yutaro Yutaro HONMA attached the following image(s): DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi All! This is my 7th diary of HIRYU. I started building the flight deck of the HIRYU. First, I remove the two small wings that are located beside of the flight deck.(No.1) They are exchanged for etching parts.(No.2,3) Three lifts were fixed at upper position. Flight deck was painted in IJN Gray 2 and located on the hull temporary. No interference among the parts were not observed.(No.4,5)  After drying the paint completely, wooden seal is attached on the deck. Best Regards, Yutaro Yutaro HONMA attached the following image(s): DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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Great stuff as always
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Yaturo Top work as ever the etch is certainly making a difference regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
Joined: 21/04/2012 Posts: 747 Points: 2,233 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Hi Jase! Thank you for your comment. I'm very glad to your following my diary. Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
Hasegawa Co. 1/350 Battle ship NGATO, 1/350 Aircraft carrier Akagi, Battle ship MIKASA.
Water line series 1/700 Battle ship YAMATO, HIEI, YAMASHIRO, Aircraft carrier HIRYU,TAIHO, Heavy Cruiser Myoukou, Ashigara, Nachi, Haguro & others.
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