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 Hi All Some further progress I have managed to lose a couple of parts over time the stern mast with the landing lights but I just made another with scrap parts,the other two parts namely a plate for the deck and a flood light I made a mould for and cast them in resin. The rear landing light clusters and stern masts have been added along with the flood lights and the rear light cluster mast added. Around the bridge area the flag mast and flag screen have been added along with the range finder and ariels at the front of the bridge. More soon. Regards Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Lovely work Andy, awesome build and an inspiration to anyone thinking of taking this one on Steve
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Hi Steve Thanks for looking in and your comments, its not a kit for the novice but it has its rewards for the experienced builder. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy! What a great work you have done! A lot of Japanese model builders often worry about the position of stern masts of the aircraft carriers. Two position (down or rised) can be selected. I guess you have already made up your mind. I'm looking forward to seeing your decision. Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
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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 Yutaro Thanks for looking in and your comments. I have the scale rigging wire for models that has a slight stretch unlike your solution of using stocking nylon as rigging wire so I think the masts will be set at the down position. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Getting close to the end now. The four cutters have been added along with the wood to the wood store next the central braces for the safety nets were added along with the nets. The bow nets have also been added this just leaves the stern nets to add and the propelors along with some rigging. I will then complete the aircraft and the deck furniture that is left to do. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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She look`s Brilliant Andy your work is excellent can`t wait to see the end result cheer`s Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Nice job Andy. What part will you spray with your new Airbrush ? Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Hi Phil Thanks for looking in and your comments Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Trev I will be trying out the new airbrush on the aircraft there all undercoated ready for the final coats. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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A truly fabulous looking build Andy, one that does you true credit....  .. Now where are you going to put this one on display I wonder, hope you have the room for her.... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Thanks for looking in and your comments as for display there is already a plan in place that will be announced at the builds completion. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I wish I could see the photos... No amount of refreshing seems to be helping recently. I'm getting to planking stage on mine. From what I managed to glimpse from random photos popping up sometimes when I refresh, you're close to finish and you made a damn good job on her... Any images I post on my personal builds are free to be used and shared under Creative Commons Attribution license, which means you can do what you want with them, on the condition you mention I'm the author.
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Hi Michu Sorry your having probs loading pic's but your right im close to the end now. Thanks for your comments and looking in. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy. Looking realy superp. look forward to seeing the finshed pictures. ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
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Hi Ian Thanks for looking in and your comments. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Well here she is the hull is now finished apart from the aircraft which I will be doing next. The final stern safety nets were added along with the wires around the bridge and rear masts the flag lines were added next along with the flags. The screws were added and last of all the Akagi name written in Japanese was added to the stern [one side only]. As I said above just the aircraft to do now so im cracking on with them. More soon. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Fab Andy, look forward to seeing the decks adorned with the aircraft....  .. Regards Alan
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Nice work Andy, she looks great! 
I'm not a ship fan generally, though being a big fan of aircraft and the Pacific War does mean that this model has a certain appeal to me - I have considered subscribing on more than one occasion since it was first released!!
Looking forward to seeing the decks adorned with Jap planes. Well done!!
Kev 
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Hi Andy! She looks very beautiful and realistic! She seems to be waiting for lots of arircrafts. By the way, I have one suggestion about Optical landing system. I can see that you have painted the front faces of the lights with red and green, haven't you. I think back side should be painted otherwise Japanese pilots of landing aircrafts could not see the lamps. I hope you to check it. If I misunderstood, please forget it. 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.
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