IJN Mogami - Early 1942

[PAPER FAN]

I present Mogami.
Angraf - 1/200

I purchased her recently with several other kits including Hornet, Hiyru, and Weser. I usually buy multiple kits to save overall shipping. I thought I would bring Mogami up to the level of my 4 cruiser builds then proceed, but I got going and could stop. Took about 2.5 months to complete. I filled the hull with balsa, sanded then plated like the others. The fit on this kit is better than most of the Angraf's I've built. The masts are Styrene and the rigging in fishing line. I used toilet paper for the protective bags on the turrets. The funnel and for
structure were difficult to build but I am pleased with the results.

[Zenon1947]

Great work!
I always liked that Japanese cruisers.

[Michael Mash]

Fine work.
You deserve credit for getting all this detail done in just 2-1/2 months.
Mike

[herky]

have you bought the gpm hornet//

[IJN Lukas]

I'm impressed. Your model is almost all painted and what do You think it can be build without painting?

[PAPER FAN]

I added a lot of detail on the turrets and 12.7 cm high angle flak guns that wouldn't work if left unpainted. Also the printed color is very dark, all but hiding the details. I prefer model master dark gull grey for my Japanese ships, it may not be accurate but I like it.
The funnel may be a struggle to present, I placed the sections together then sanded down the high spots to improve the fit.

[frigate 264]

Very nice work.I'm impressed.

[Beachead]

a great build and a great job.