IJN Zuiho 1:200 (On the basis of Angraf's model)

[kubeksus]

Hi,

I have made the under-skin. I used 0,5mm cardboard.

Jakub

[Royaloakmin]

How do you fit this inner skin?

[kubeksus]

Royaloakmin, I made a drawing for you about the inner-skin. First, I make the supports on every frame, then I put each piece into its place. If the supports are done accurately it is very easy to have a great effect.

Jakub

[kubeksus]

Hi,

I have covered the hull. Bottom parts didn't fit well but since I am going to paint the model it was not a problem. But before that, I will cover the hull with plates. More comments on the photos.

Jakub

[JohnMGD]

Great work so far Jakub, will follow this thread with great interest. My frames of ZUIHO are already ready for assembling ! Will use your thread as a manual !!

John.

[kubeksus]

Hi Jan,

I will try to show how I modified the model as clearly as possible

[kubeksus]

Hi,

A small update for today. I have painted the model with a base-paint and drilled the places where portholes will be. I have also started cutting out the plates. I will cover the entire hull with them. I am using a semi-adhesive A4 paper for printers.

Jakub

[kubeksus]

Hi,

I have made some progress with covering the hull with plates but it is still a long way to go until I finish it.

Thanks to the Zuiho detailed drawings I found out that the stern shape in the model is wrong. Luckily, I was able to fix it. If I discovered it later, I probably, would not be able to fix it in my model. I also added vents and the laser cut deck (on the bow is the one dedicated to the model). I also made some minor adjustments but they are better explained on the photos.

Regards,
Jakub

[JohnMGD]

A very good research Jakub, this is going to be a 1st class ZUIHO model !!

[PAPER FAN]

Awesome updates, makes my model look childish.