IJN Shikishima, GPM, 1:200

[docrox]

The front commanding bridge followed. The railings and ladders derive from the GPM etched parts set. to find the right position of the railing parts you`ll have to try a little.

[docrox]

Next inline was the aft bridge. While fixing the railings I forgot to allow for the ladder openings, so the railing misfits.

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Hans Gerd

[B-Manic]

Looks pretty good to me Hans.

[dansls1]

Very nice - a mark of your perfectionism that you consider that a misfit

[eibwarrior]

Very nice work Hans. Excellent rail and ladder details. The great detail work is what really sets your models apart from the rest.

[docrox]

Thanks for your kind comments.
Quite a lot of skylights had to be done. I punched the holes and filled them with clear varnish. After drying I painted the down side with black Revell color.
Then all are cut out, the edges colored and then glued to their place.

[docrox]

The three funnels are done too. The steam pipes are made of brass wire, the fixations are from the etched parts set.

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Hans Gerd

[B-Manic]

Looks good - great job on the pipes.

[redhorse]

This is shaping up very nicely!

[docrox]

During the weekend I did some of my favorite parts: vents.
After rounding they were glued step by step, then thinned white glue was applied, after drying the whole thing was sanded. When the first layer of paint was dry another sanding was done. At last yellow paint was put on, the inside was painted red.

Some skylights and hatches were applied too.

Finally I fixed the stern gallery, the railing is part of the etched parts set.

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Hans Gerd