IJN KIJI (Answer)

**kubeksus** · #1 07-03-2013, 01:42 AM

Hello everyone,
I have started to build this ship almost a year ago. I decided to make it with so many details and additions as I can. So, I bought additional laser-cut parts from the publisher and metal canons, and prepare myself for the work

First Part- the hull.
I covered it with the stripes which should resemble the metal reinforcements of the hull and after that made portholes...

Next I engraved the deck...

...and painted the hull

After that stage I added brown painted stripes which should resemble linoleum covering.

**kubeksus** · #2 07-03-2013, 01:43 AM

Second Part- the details

For next few months I was working on ship details. At that time I was waiting for the new spray-gun so I worked without painting the assembled parts.

The funnel

Rear wheelhouse

Main cannons

Command centre

Life boats

Deck parts

**kubeksus** · #3 07-03-2013, 01:49 AM

Third Part - painting

When I finally got my hands on the spray-gun I started painting. Most of the parts were ready so it was the most enjoyable for me because the building of the model became very fast.

First I painted the main guns then the rest of the parts

After that, I glued them onto the hull. I decided to add rust so the ship could look more alive.

Details:

This is how the ship looks today. I hope next week I will manage to upgrade it

Jakub

**Don Boose** · #4 07-03-2013, 07:39 AM

Fine work on this IJN ship. I enjoyed seeing how you used brass wire for many of the small details.

Don

**kubeksus** · #5 07-03-2013, 07:56 AM

Thank you Don. Brass wire is the best for that kind of things. I am still working on cleaner gluing of the parts.

Jakub

**kubeksus** · #6 07-29-2013, 07:28 AM

Hello,

Since my last entry I have managed to add motorboats and small parts on the deck.

Regards,
Jakub

**Don Boose** · #7 07-29-2013, 08:17 AM

Excellent work on the details! The model looks very realistic and portrays Kiji very well.

Don

**RAFleischman** · #8 07-29-2013, 08:21 AM

Great job!

I have this one on my pile...

russ

**kubeksus** · #9 10-28-2013, 06:32 AM

Hello,

My work on Kiji kit is almost finished. Recently, I added the torpedo luncher and AA gun in the middle of the hull.

I have also added the last rescue boat.

Till the next time

**Don Boose** · #10 10-28-2013, 08:26 AM

Outstanding!

Don