Hi Dave

If you look at post #308 [ link below ] in my Yamato build you will see the gun stops in brass wire which I scratch built, I thought these stops were included in your kit. One other thing to point out that Yaturo Honma [ our japanese member] told me was that it was normal practice in time of war for the IJN to paint out ship names so it was harder to trace them. You probably already know that the Mushashi was the Yamato's sister ship but what became of the third ship.

http://forum.model-space...sts&t=2756&p=16

Regards

Andy

It looks amazing already can't think how it will look when done.

Greetings from across the pond!

I've been following your build as a lurker and finally decided to join. Incredible work!
I too am returning to modeling after a 20 year hiatus and taking the plunge into photo etch work.

I had 2 questions I hope you could answer:

What glue have you settled on that works best?
You have been using multiple sets of etching during this project. If you had to settle for one or two, which would you choose and why? I must admit, the kit with the chain effect is quite impressive, and really like that set, whichever one it is.

Thank you for your assistance and thoughts, looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Marc

Hi Marc,

Thanks for stopping by and saying Hi and your nice comment.

I am using Loctite Power Flex CA glue for my photo etch, it is a thick glue. I use a pin to pick up a little bit of glue and then rub this along where I want. So far this has worked well for me.

With regards to which Photo Etch sets, if I had to settle for one it would have to be the MK1 set by KA Models. The reason for this is I personally think they look better than the rest, the ladders are nicer, the railings with the drooping chain effect look nicer too.

Overal I have used more of the MK1 Photo Etch set than any of the others. I have used hardly any of the Lion Roar set as just didnt get with it, it is very thin compared to the others.

The best advice I can give with doing photo etch is to take your time, be prepared to drop bits several times and if you feel yourself getting annoyed walk away.

Hope this helps, oh and welcome to the forum

A small update of todays work.

I started assembling the parts for the aircraft catapults, I have left the parts unfolded as I have decided it would be easier to prime and paint these prior to the folding process to get a better covering of paint on the inner parts.

The eagle eyed amony you will notice that one of the pulley parts is missing from one the catapults, this is due to it pinging into the deepest darkest depths of the garage somewhere.

Close ups have shown me I missed a bit of clean up of glue on a part

Hi Dave,

Some great work going on with the etch enhancements.

This will be a better build for all the extra work involved at the end.

Your right about working with etch:

Lost some bits for ages to the carpet gremlins myself

and

Have walked away on several occasions to preserve my sanity
and eyesight.



Keep up the good work, as I`m enjoying watching someone else getting
to grips with a large amount of etch.

Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

That work look very delicate and fiddly Dave and you've done a cracking job of it.... Very nice indeed....

Regards

Alan

Simply amazing work you are a very brave, patient man Dave.

Superb work Dave, you certainly have some patience

Steve

A couple more bits added to the mast, I have spent about 5 hours on these so far I thought I would test fit it to make sure it is all aligned properly.






This is just me test fitting the catapults and crane tower, they are still only primed I just wanted to see what it look liked, kind of good I think.